Game 1 Semifinals Updates
February 10, 2010

For those who will not be able to watch the game live today, we have prepared some updates for today’s Game 1 semifinals game between San Miguel Beermen and Purefoods TJ Giants.

First Quarter:

- Mick Pennisi unloads two three point bombs.
- Purefoods grabbed more offensive rebounds than the Beermen.
- Jay Washington waxes hot early to give SMB the needed points.
- Don Carlos Allado closed the quarter with a hail Mary three point shot.
- Beermen ended the first quarter with a small lead.

Second Quarter:

- Danny Ildefonso played once again and sank two short jumpers. He is definitely back!
- James Yap is tightly guarded and Marc Pingris led Purefoods attack.
- Denok Miranda contributes 7 points for SMB’s offense.
- San Miguel’s fast break attack is clicking from its 5 steals.
- SMB made a 13-0 run at the close of the half.

Half-Time:

San Miguel – 56
Purefoods – 43

Leading Scorers:

Arwind Santos – 11 points
Marc Pingris – 16 points

Third Quarter:

- Purefoods defense working in the first few minutes.
- SMB only made 2 points after 5 minutes.
- PF cuts off SMB’s lead to 7, 58-51.
- SMB got back their 13-point lead.
- James Yap is 0/6 on the floor.
- Quarter ends with SMB still having the lead at 73-62.

Fourth Quarter:

- Danny Seigle throws down a thunderous slam dunk.
- Purefoods already in penalty situation with 6 mins left.
- Danny Ildefonso’s shooting is razor sharp!
- 88-76 SMB leading with 2:50 remaining.

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San Miguel Beermen takes Game 1 over Purefoods TJ Giants, 88-76 to get the series lead at 1-0! Six Beermen have double digit scores signifying a balance and total team efforts in terms of offense.

Jay Washington led all Beermen with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6/9 field goal. Danny Ildefonso takes honorable mention for his remarkable comeback from a career-threatening ankle injury. He gave San Miguel quality minutes through his offensive contribution with his razor sharp shooting.

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