PBA: Trollano erupts for 33, lifts San Miguel to 2-1 semis lead vs Barangay Ginebra

San Miguel seized a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after besting Barangay Ginebra, 91-85, on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, behind Don Trollano's 33 points.

The Beermen led 47-41 at halftime before Ginebra caught up in the second half.

With under five minutes remaining in the fourth period, Trollano’s free throws pushed San Miguel ahead, 87-75, but back-to-back triples from RJ Abarrientos and Scottie Thompson, followed by another Abarrientos basket, pulled Ginebra within four, 87-83, with 3:05 left.

Trollano responded with a three-point play to restore an eight-point cushion, effectively sealing the win despite a late basket from Jayson David.

Trollano finished with 33 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line, along with six rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

CJ Perez added 19 points, while Mo Tautuaa chipped in 13. June Mar Fajardo was limited to six points but grabbed 19 rebounds while playing through an apparent shoulder issue.

For Ginebra, Scottie Thompson led the way with 17 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Japeth Aguilar and RJ Abarrientos scored 14 points apiece.

Scores:

San Miguel 91 – Trollano 33, Perez 19, Tautuaa 13, Lassiter 8, Fajardo 6, Tiongson 4, Teng 3, Cruz 2, Ross 2, Cahilig 1, Brondial 0.

Barangay Ginebra 85 – Thompson 17, J.Aguilar 14, Abarrientos 14, Pinto 8, Gray 7, Rosario 7, Holt 6, David 4, Torres 3, Cu 2, Estil 1.

Quarters: 26-21, 47-41, 74-63, 91-85.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News