San Miguel still optimistic despite Game 5 loss

The San Miguel Beermen vowed to bounce back despite falling short of closing out the series against TNT in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals.

San Miguel lost to TNT, 86-78, which extended the best-of-seven series to Game 6.

"Sobrang flat ng start namin, dami naming lapses," 12-time Best Player of the Conference June Mar Fajardo said.

"Up pa rin naman kami sa series so positive lang kami," he added as the Beermen hold a 3-2 lead.

For Jericho Cruz, however, TNT seemed to be the hungrier team as the Tropang 5G went all out against the Beermen.

"Pinakakulang namin 'yung effort talaga kasi 'yung effort namin, walang-wala sa effort nila. Kumbaga 'yung effort namin to the highest level. Kami parang up and down, up and down," Cruz said.

Fajardo, meanwhile, said TNT should not be taken lightly, especially with their Grand Slam hopes still alive.

"Hindi mo basta babalewalain 'yung TNT. Champion team 'yan, back-to-back champion, 'di mo talaga sila puwede maliitin. Kailangan talaga ilabas namin ang 100% sa games."

Game 6 of the series will be played on Friday.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News