PBA Round 7 of Semi-Finals. SM Beermen secure Finals berth

SM Beermen - Ginebra Kings 100-93

Beermen dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Kings' 40. They outrebounded Kings 47-34 including a 23-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Beermen looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Center June Mar Fajardo (210-1989) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Guard Chris Ross (185-1985, college: Marshall) chipped in 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Guard Scottie Thompson (188-1993) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Jamie Malonzo (198-1996) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
SM Beermen: J.Mar Fajardo 21+19reb+3ast, C.Ross 19+3reb+7ast, J.Perez 15+2reb+4ast, M.Tautuaa 14+5reb+2ast, C.Trollano 10+6reb+3ast, J.Rodney Brondial 6+4reb+1ast
Ginebra Kings: J.Malonzo 22+4reb+2ast, J.Abarrientos 16+5reb+5ast, S.Thompson 16+7reb+8ast, J.Troy Rosario 15+6reb+3ast, J.Aguilar 12+7reb+1ast, S.Holt 12+4reb+7ast