NorthPort Batang Pier secured a thrilling 105-104 victory against defending champion San Miguel Beer, marking their historic sweep of all San Miguel Corp teams in the current elimination round. The Batang Pier, led by import Kadeem Jack's game-winning basket, withstood a fierce fourth-quarter rally from the Beermen to claim the victory.
MANILA, Philippines -- WITH the playoffs just around the corner, NorthPort is looking more and more like a team ready to contend for a championship.And proof of that was Tuesday night's 105-104 squeaker of a win against defending PBA Commissioner's Cup champion San Miguel Beer.
They were able to come back because of our turnovers down the stretch, but we were able to recover during our last possessions.'Top NorthPort gunner Arvin Tolentino, who scored 22 points and added eight rebounds admitted they had no illusions of simply bowling over a Beermen side that has been struggling throughout this conference.'You guys know that San Miguel is a champion team.
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