Well-rested San Miguel Beermen takes Game 1 of their best of seven semifinals series with Purefoods TJ Giants, 99-83. The 2 Danny’s, Siegle and Ildefonso came back from injuries to score 10 points each to break Purefoods defense, while Jay Washington led the Beermen with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kerby Raymundo and Marc Pingris led Purefoods with 18 and 17 points respectively. James Yap had an off-night with 0 field goals but scored 8 points all from the free throw line and hopes to comeback big in Game 2 this Friday.

Game scores:

San Miguel 99 – Washington 17, Hontiveros 17, Santos 16, Miranda 15, Seigle 10, Ildefonso 10, Pennisi 8, Villanueva 4, Cortez 2, Custodio 0, Racela 0, Pena 0.

Purefoods 83 – Raymundo 18, Pingris 17, Yap R. 10, Allado 9, Yap J. 8, Maierhofer 5, Reavis 5, Artadi 4, Simon 4, Canaleta 3. Quarterscores: 25-23, 56-43, 73-62, 99-83

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