Clint Chapman was back to his usual scoring ways as Magnolia pounced on the import-less San Miguel, 120-101, in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 13.
After being contained in the Manila Clasico, Chapman dominated the paint with 34 points especially in the absence of Beermen import Justin Patton.
Nine-time MVP June Mar Fajardo was simply not enough to man the paint for SMB as Magnolia repeatedly exploited the all-Filipino Beermen.
Chapman was a walking mismatch which resulted in a perfect 11-of-11 clip from the foul line. Jerom Lastimosa added 13 while Ian Sangalang also contributed 12.
Magnolia bounced back from the sorry loss to Ginebra and improved to a 3-4 record while SMB slipped to a 3-3 slate.
Cj Perez had 23 to pace the Beermen, whose import went missing after their loss to Rain or Shine last Wednesday. Patton reportedly missed practices in the last three days.
Fajardo added 12 points and eight rebounds while Jericho Cruz chipped in 13 in a losing effort.