San Miguel catches fire in fourth place, frustrates Meralco for third consecutive win

Defending champion San Miguel Beer recovered his three-point shots in a timely fashion to complete an 89-82 victory over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup at the University of Angeles Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.

The Beermen scored five 3s in the fourth quarter as they were able to overcome a 69-60 deficit at the end of the third on their way to stretching their winning streak to three games before Friday’s marquee game against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Alex Cabagnot scored all nine of his 13 points from 3-point arc during the pay period, while Mo Tautuaa led with 23 points and Arwind Santos posted his fifth double-double this season after scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds while SMB improved to 4- 2.