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San Miguel Beermen escaped a late rally by the Converge FiberXers, 102-95, to take Game 1 of the best-of-5 quarterfinals in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Thursday, September 26, at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
June Mar Fajardo led the Beermen with a double-double of 25 points (11/20FG), along with 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and three blocks. SMB's new import EJ Anosike, who replaced the injured Jordan Adams, had a solid PBA debut with a game-high 28 points (7/24 FG, 14/16 FT), 11 rebounds, and five assists in 35 minutes of play.
CJ Perez finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks, while Kris Rosales added 11 points, including 3-of-5 from three.
The Scores:
SAN MIGUEL 102 - Anosike 28, Fajardo 25, perez 11, Rosales 11, Trollano 6, Cruz 6, Romeo 4, Ross 4, Lassiter 3, Enciso 3, Brondial 1.
CONVERGE 95 – Jones 22, Arana 20, Winston 17, Caralipio 10, Delos Santos 7, Stockton 5, Ambohot 5, Cabagbot 3, Andrade 3, Santos 3, Nieto 0.
Quarters: 30-23, 55-50, 85-72, 102-95. [FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS]