Today, we’re focusing on the San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing basketball match preview and a recap of their latest game in the Commissioner Cup 2023-24. We’ll break down how the match played out, the scores of the players, the stats of the game, and the previous head-to-head record between these teams. (Lucky cola)
Quick Summary of San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing
Import Bennie Boatwright played exceptionally well, and June Mar Fajardo made a return as San Miguel finished the elimination round of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a five-game winning streak.
San Miguel secured a valuable twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by winning 125-117 against Blackwater at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, January 12.
Detailed Review on San Miguel vs Blackwater
Import Bennie Boatwright scored over 40 points for the second consecutive game, putting up 44 points along with 12 rebounds and 5 assists. This performance helped the Beermen finish the elimination round with an 8-3 record.
After an impressive 51-point performance against Terrafirma last Sunday, January 7, Boatwright continued to lead for San Miguel with 26 points in the first half of the San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing match. The local players, including the returning star June Mar Fajardo, stepped up in the later part of the game.
The Bossing narrowed down a significant 17-point lead to just one point, 106-107. Then, Fajardo scored a layup that ignited a 12-2 run, practically securing the victory for the Beermen.
After missing six games due to a hand injury, Fajardo returned and played for 33 minutes off the bench. He contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, including a shot that gave San Miguel its biggest lead at 75-58.
CJ Perez scored 15 points, Terrence Romeo had 14 points and 6 assists, and Jericho Cruz added 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. This win marked the fifth straight victory for the strong San Miguel team.
Don Trollano scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for San Miguel. The team is playing really well now, getting better just in time for the playoffs, despite facing several injuries during the elimination round.
In a high-scoring San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing matchup, Puerto Rican import Chris Ortiz scored an impressive 43 points, but it wasn’t enough for Blackwater. They lost their tenth game in a row and ended the tournament with a 1-10 record. The Bossing currently has the longest active losing streak in the league, but they still hold the record for the longest losing streak in PBA history with 29 consecutive losses.
Players Scores in the Game:
- San Miguel Beerman scored 125 points
Boatwright 44, Perez 15, Romeo 14, Cruz 12, Fajardo 11, Trollano 10, Tautuaa 8, Ross 6, Teng 5, Lassiter 0. - Blackwater Bossing scored 117 points
Ortiz 43, Hill 14, Suerte 13, Amer 12, Kwukuteye 9, Sena 8, DiGregorio 7, Guinto 4, Ilagan 3, Concepcion 2, Jopia 2, Escoto 0.
| Final Scorecard | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Beermen | 27 | 36 | 35 | 27 |
| Blackwater Bossing | 25 | 26 | 35 | 31 |
San Miguel vs Blackwater Bossing Match Statistics
| Category | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Free Throws | 21/28 (75%) | 17/24 (71%) |
| 2 Pointers | 31/47 (66%) | 26/47 (55%) |
| 3 Pointers | 14/39 (36%) | 16/38 (42%) |
| Field Goals | 45/86 (52%) | 42/85 (49%) |
| Rebounds | 43 | 45 |
| Fouls | 18 | 23 |
| Timeouts | 8 | 7 |
| Max Points in a Row | 12 | 33:28:00 |
| Time Spent in Lead | 11:26 | – |
| Lead Changes | 5 | – |
| Biggest Lead | 6 | – |
Previous Head-to-Head Record of San Miguel Beermen vs Blackwater Bossing
Here is a head-to-head record of both teams in their last 5 encounters in different competitions of the PBA news.
| Date | League | Home Team | Away Team | Home Score | Away Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/24 | PBA, Commissioner Cup | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite | 125 | 117 |
| 02/07/23 | PBA on Tour | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite | 101 | 103 |
| 01/02/23 | PBA, Governors Cup | Blackwater Elite | San Miguel Beermen | 86 | 105 |
| 05/10/22 | PBA, Commissioner Cup | Blackwater Elite | San Miguel Beermen | 109 | 106 |
| 27/7/22 | PBA, Governors Cup | San Miguel Beermen | Blackwater Elite | 123 | 93 |