Cebuano big man June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer tests the defense of veteran Billy Mamaril of GlobalPort during their game at the Hoopsdome in Lapu-Lapu City. (PBA MEDIA BUREAU)
The San Miguel Beermen secured the top spot heading to the playoffs as they outlasted the resilient Global Port Batang Pier, 106-100, in the final out of town game of the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup at the packed Hoopsdome in Lapu-Lapu City.
Reigning league MVP June Mar Fajardo made it a homecoming to remember as he scored 19 points and hauled down 15 rebounds on top of two blocked shots to help give the Beermen their ninth win in 10 games. Another Cebuano, Brian Heruela, started the game and finished with 10 points, all in the first period.
However, it was veteran forward Arwind Santos that led San Miguel in scoring as he had 31 points, including two clutch baskets that turned a slim three-point cushion into a seven-point lead, 102-95, with just 55.7 seconds remaining.