Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — They just keep on rolling.
The San Miguel Beermen registered their eighth straight victory at the expense of Blackwater Elite, 115-83, in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday evening (June 16).
Arizona Reid, who set the tone for the Beermen in the first period, finished with a triple double performance of 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists.
June Mar Fajardo chipped in 20, while Marcio Lassiter added 17.
San Miguel raced off to a hot start thanks to Reid, who poured in 13 points in the first period to help his team establish a huge 18-point lead, 32-14, after the first quarter.
The domination continued in the second frame as the Beermen stretched the margin to 28 points after a pair of free throws from Reid.
Blackwater cut the deficit to 10 points, at the 6:23 mark of the third canto, after Raphy Reyes converted on a three-point play. But San Miguel again went on a tear in the final period.
A triple from Reid and a jumper from Arwind Santos gave the Beermen another 26-point lead, a hole too deep for the Elite to climb out of.
Marcus Cousin paced Blackwater with 25 points and 15 rebounds, while Brian Heruela had 15 markers.
