SAN Miguel got back on track with a 110-94 rout over Macau Black Knights on Tuesday in the PBA 50th Season Commissioner's Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The Beermen got a win in their first game since signing Justin Patton in place of Marcus Lee to even their win-loss record to 2-2.
Patton had 24 points and 17 rebounds for the Beermen in the win where Cjay Perez topscored with 26 points.
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Macau fell to 0-5.
The Beermen were not seriously threatened in the game, playing with a sense of urgency after their 118-92 defeat to TNT on Saturday..
“We are really worried because at 1-2 [win-loss], we can't afford to lose another game before the Holy Week,” said San Miguel coach Leo Austria.
June Mar Fajardo produced 16 points, 16 rebounds, and two steals, with Marcio Lassiter and Don Trollano scoring 12 and 10 points apiece.
The game also saw Jericho Cruz play for the first time this conference, with the former Finals MVP chipping in seven points and four rebounds after dealing with back spasms during the Commissioner's Cup build-up.
Tony Mitchell wound up with 23 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and three blocks, and Damian Chongqui had 19 points, five rebounds, seven assists, and two steals for the Black Knights.
The scores:
San Miguel 110 – Perez 26, Patton 24, Fajardo 16, Lassiter 12, Trollano 10, Cruz 7, Tautuaa 6, Tiongson 5, Brondial 2, Calma 2, Mantua 0, Miller 0, Cahilig 0.
Macau Black Knights 94 – Mitchell 23, Chongqui 19, Cao 18, Lao 15, Leung 11, Shackelford 6, Chao 2, Li 0, Lu 0, Chen 0, Zhu 0.
Quarters: 33-26; 62-51; 93-83; 110-94.
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