Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
San Miguel's Jericho Cruz wins 2025 Philippine Cup Finals MVP. Photo: PBA Images
Jericho Cruz won his breakthrough PBA Finals MVP trophy after San Miguel's triumphant run in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, which concluded on Friday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Cruz credited SMC sports director Alfrancis Chua for being there for him throughout the Finals, helping the Adamson University product shut out the noise brought upon by his ways in the game.
At the receiving of the boos by the opposing end's fans, with the help of Chua, as he said, Cruz stood firm and remained laser-focused on his game, posting averages of 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in the championship series.
Source: ABS-CBN News
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San Miguel Beermen, 2025 Philippine Cup Champions. Photo: PBA Images
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| 107 | 96 | |
| 44-77 (0.571) | FG Shooting | 34-77 (0.442) |
| 8-19 (0.421) | 3-Pt Shooting | 13-33 (0.394) |
| Leaders | ||
| 2 players tied24 | Scoring | 19C. Oftana |
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| 86 | 78 | |
| 32-73 (0.438) | FG Shooting | 27-84 (0.321) |
| 9-32 (0.281) | 3-Pt Shooting | 6-25 (0.240) |
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| B. Ganuelas-Rosser18 | Scoring | 20J. Cruz |
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| 105 | 91 | |
| 37-75 (0.493) | FG Shooting | 31-81 (0.383) |
| 13-24 (0.542) | 3-Pt Shooting | 11-34 (0.324) |
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| J. Cruz23 | Scoring | 23J. Heading |
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| 88 | 108 | |
| 31-70 (0.443) | FG Shooting | 38-80 (0.475) |
| 13-31 (0.419) | 3-Pt Shooting | 8-28 (0.286) |
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| R. Pogoy16 | Scoring | 33J. Fajardo |
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| 98 | 92 | |
| 39-91 (0.429) | FG Shooting | 28-71 (0.394) |
| 2-10 (0.200) | 3-Pt Shooting | 11-37 (0.297) |
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| D. Trollano22 | Scoring | 23C. Oftana |
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| 99 | 96 | |
| 35-83 (0.422) | FG Shooting | 34-85 (0.400) |
| 17-43 (0.395) | 3-Pt Shooting | 5-18 (0.278) |
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| R. Pogoy23 | Scoring | 26J. Fajardo |
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| 100 | 93 | |
| 42-91 (0.462) | FG Shooting | 34-68 (0.500) |
| 6-24 (0.250) | 3-Pt Shooting | 13-24 (0.542) |
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| J. Fajardo21 | Scoring | 22J. Malonzo |
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| 88 | 87 | |
| 36-86 (0.419) | FG Shooting | 34-86 (0.395) |
| 8-34 (0.235) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-19 (0.211) |
| Leaders | ||
| S. Thompson17 | Scoring | 21C. Perez |
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| 103 | 92 | |
| 39-77 (0.506) | FG Shooting | 30-81 (0.370) |
| 9-24 (0.375) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-24 (0.292) |
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| C. Perez31 | Scoring | 19M. Ahanmisi |
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| 82 | 107 | |
| 32-78 (0.410) | FG Shooting | 39-80 (0.488) |
| 6-26 (0.231) | 3-Pt Shooting | 14-28 (0.500) |
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| T. Rosario14 | Scoring | 19C. Perez |
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| 90 | 100 | |
| 36-84 (0.429) | FG Shooting | 40-80 (0.500) |
| 3-28 (0.107) | 3-Pt Shooting | 10-27 (0.370) |
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| D. Trollano22 | Scoring | 24R. Abarrientos |
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| 83 | 100 | |
| 31-73 (0.425) | FG Shooting | 42-86 (0.488) |
| 13-33 (0.394) | 3-Pt Shooting | 12-27 (0.444) |
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| S. Holt17 | Scoring | 16M. Lassiter |
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| 71 | 73 | |
| 26-81 (0.321) | FG Shooting | 28-75 (0.373) |
| 10-29 (0.345) | 3-Pt Shooting | 4-19 (0.211) |
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| J. Perez21 | Scoring | 18J. Aguilar |
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| 97 | 108 | |
| 36-83 (0.434) | FG Shooting | 33-85 (0.388) |
| 4-13 (0.308) | 3-Pt Shooting | 7-20 (0.350) |
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| C. Banchero32 | Scoring | 23J. Fajardo |
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| 91 | 126 | |
| 32-82 (0.390) | FG Shooting | 50-99 (0.505) |
| 10-41 (0.244) | 3-Pt Shooting | 5-23 (0.217) |
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| J. Munzon19 | Scoring | 24C. Perez |
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| 97 | 100 | |
| 35-88 (0.398) | FG Shooting | 37-79 (0.468) |
| 15-37 (0.405) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-23 (0.391) |
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| 2 players tied17 | Scoring | 25S. Winston |
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| 111 | 120 | |
| 39-84 (0.464) | FG Shooting | 46-92 (0.500) |
| 19-44 (0.432) | 3-Pt Shooting | 11-29 (0.379) |
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| A. Caracut24 | Scoring | 33C. Perez |
June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel had 17 points and 13 rebounds and 6 others scored at least 11 in SMB's 115-78 thumping of listless Blackwater Bossing.
The Beermen (6-2) have won their last 3 games, all in dominant fashion (31.67 winning average) to remain within striking distance of the leaders. Blackwater has lost 5 straight (1-7 overall)
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| 78 | 115 | |
| 29-90 (0.322) | FG Shooting | 43-80 (0.538) |
| 8-30 (0.267) | 3-Pt Shooting | 6-16 (0.375) |
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| C. David15 | Scoring | 20C. Perez |
The San Miguel Beermen showed no mercy, beating Terrafirma Dyip by 39 points. Seven players, led by CJ Perez and Moala Tautuaa with 17 points each, scored in double figures for SMB. Rodney Brondial also had a monster game for SMB, scoring 16 points and grabbing 22 rebounds. Terrafirma's big-time struggles continue as they've lost six straight games, all by at least 20 points.
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| 128 | 89 | |
| 55-98 (0.561) | FG Shooting | 31-93 (0.333) |
| 6-28 (0.214) | 3-Pt Shooting | 9-45 (0.200) |
| Leaders | ||
| 2 players tied17 | Scoring | 24M. Nonoy |
