CJ Perez in action for San Miguel against Rain or Shine in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, October 19, 2025 at the Ynares Center in Montalban. PBA Media
MANILA -- San Miguel Beer is finally on the board in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, overpowering Rain or Shine 111-93 on Sunday night at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
Four players scored in double-digits for the Beermen, led by CJ Perez who fired 23 points and Marcio Lassiter who added 18, including three three-pointers.
Reigning nine-time Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo had a 17-point, 14-rebound double-double.
After settling for a slim 22-19 advantage after the opening period, San Miguel outscored Rain or Shine 24-15 in the pivotal second frame to take complete control of the contest.
They went on to lead by as many as 25 points, 105-80, in the final period.
It's a breakthrough result for the Beermen, who suffered slim losses to NLEX (85-84) and Phoenix (109-103) in their first two assignments of the conference.
Meanwhile, ROS dropped to 1-1 after opening their campaign with an overtime win over the Meralco Bolts.
Adrian Nocum had 17 points to lead the Elasto Painters, while Jhonard Clarito and Gian Mamuyac each scored 16 markers.
The Scores:
SAN MIGUEL 111 – Perez 23, Lassiter 18, Fajardo 17, Tiongson 11, Trollano 8, Calma 8, Tautuaa 6, Brondial 6, Cruz 5, Rosales 3, Miller 2, Teng 2, Mantua 2, Ross 0
RAIN OR SHINE 93 – Nocum 17, Clarito 16, Mamuyac 16, Pringle 11, Tiongson 9, Caracut 6, Datu 6, Norwood 4, Asistio 4, Santillan 2, Porter 2, Belga 0
QUARTERS: 22-19, 46-34, 74-65, 111-93