PBA Round 4 of Semi-Finals. SM Beermen reach Finals

Ginebra Kings - Meralco Bolts 90-71

Ginebra Kings dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Meralco Bolts' 30. They outrebounded Meralco Bolts 53-36 including 21 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized German forward Christian Standhardinger (206-1989, college: Hawaii) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and center Japeth Aguilar (206-1987, college: WKU) who added 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Ginebra Kings players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Christopher Banchero (186-1990, college: Seattle Pacific) responded with 14 points and forward Allein Maliksi (191-1987) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Ginebra Kings: J.Aguilar 21+6reb, C.Standhardinger 15+11reb+8ast, S.Thompson 15+5reb, S.Pringle 14+3reb, L.Tenorio 7+4reb+6ast, M.Ahanmisi 7+9reb
Meralco Bolts: A.Maliksi 14+6reb, C.Banchero 14+3reb+3ast, C.Newsome 10+4reb+2ast, A.Jose Caram 8+2reb+2ast, C.Hodge 6+4reb+1ast, J.Mendoza 5+1reb+1ast

SM Beermen - Rain or Shine 107-100

SM Beermen dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rain or Shine's 46. They outrebounded Rain or Shine 55-44 including 16 on the offensive glass. SM Beermen players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Rain or Shine was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 23 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jaymar Perez (188-1993) supported him with 26 points and 4 assists. Even 30 points and 5 rebounds by guard Gian Mamuyac (180-1999) did not help to save the game for Rain or Shine. Beau Belga (198-1986) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: J.Perez 26+2reb+4ast, C.Trollano 20+8reb+1ast, J.Mar Fajardo 17+23reb+6ast, J.Cruz 11+3reb+1ast, T.Romeo 10+2reb+1ast, J.Alvin Teng 8+1reb+2ast
Rain or Shine: G.Mamuyac 30+5reb+3ast, L.Santillan 14+5reb+1ast, A.Nocum 14+3reb+1ast, A.Asistio 13+1reb, B.Belga 12+8reb+7ast, J.Clarito 8+2reb+1ast