Fajardo, Anosike assert might as SMB romps Ginebra to level series anew


At a glance

  • June Mar Fajardo and EJ Anosike presided over a searing third quarter as San Miguel got back at Barangay Ginebra, 131-121, to level their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup semifinals series anew in Game 4 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.


June Mar Fajardo and EJ Anosike presided over a searing third quarter as San Miguel got back at Barangay Ginebra, 131-121, to level their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup semifinals series anew in Game 4 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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The twin towers of Fajardo and Anosike asserted their size and heft inside the paint, combining for 24 of the Beermen’s 37 points in the third quarter where they broke the floodgates open en route to tying the series at 2-2.

After being limited to just eight shots in the last game, Fajardo threw his weight around to finish with a double-double of 29 points and 16 rebounds while Anosike provided the perfect complement with 27 points and 11 rebounds.

It was not just the two alone who made their work in the contest as four other Beermen finished at double figures led by CJ Perez who also chalked up 20 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block.

Marcio Lassiter and Don Trollano had 15 points apiece while Terrence Romeo also added 14 as the Beermen's collective effort neutralized the scoring explosion from Justin Brownlee who fired 49.