The San Miguel Beermen face an uphill battle in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup eliminations, needing outside help to secure a playoff berth. June Mar Fajardo's record-breaking Best Player of the Conference bid hangs in the balance. The team's fate rests on the outcomes of their competitors' games, and a loss for either NLEX or Magnolia would officially eliminate San Miguel from contention.
The San Miguel Beermen find themselves in an unfamiliar position in the ongoing PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup eliminations, sporting a 5-7 record and teetering on the brink of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015. June Mar Fajardo 's quest for a record-extending 12th Best Player of the Conference award hangs precariously in the balance alongside San Miguel's playoff aspirations. The Beermen's fate now rests on the outcomes of other teams' matches.
They need both NLEX and Magnolia to lose their respective games on the final two elimination days to even have a chance at a knockout game for the eighth and final quarterfinal spot. Should either NLEX or Magnolia emerge victorious, San Miguel's playoff hopes will be dashed, and Fajardo's BPC chances will also be significantly jeopardized. Despite their precarious situation, Fajardo remains optimistic that the Beermen can somehow pull off a miraculous comeback. The team is even scheduled for practice on Wednesday, according to the eight-time Most Valuable Player. 'Tagilid kami ngayon. Pero may chance pa naman kami. Hopeful pa rin kami,' said Fajardo during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night where he received the Mr. Basketball award on Monday, January 27. ('We're still in the game. But there's still a chance. We're hopeful.') The prospect of San Miguel being eliminated from contention would be a significant disappointment, especially considering Fajardo's dominance in the statistical race halfway through the eliminations. Without the Cebuano gentle giant, the BPC derby could see an open and exciting race unfold. Arvin Tolentino, the conference's leading local scorer, appears well-positioned to take the lead, with players like Robert Bolick, Calvin Oftana, and even rookie Jordan Heading expected to challenge him. Tolentino's NorthPort team currently sits atop the standings and has a good chance of securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals. A successful playoff run for the Batang Pier would further strengthen Tolentino's case for potentially claiming his first major individual award
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