The San Miguel Beermen seek to gain a 2-1 advantage over the Talk N Text Tropang Giga in Game 3 of their best-of-seven championship series in the 2022 Philippine Basketball Association Philippines at the MOA Arena in Pasay City tonight.
A well-rested JuneMar Fajardo is expected to once again dominate the boards when actions tips off is at 5:45 p.m.
Coach Leo Austria believes that the Tropang Giga is still a dangerous foe to deal with, even if coach Chot Reyes is not around to call the shots.
“Kahit wala si Chot, dangerous pa rin sila. That’s because he has laid down the foundation of their game,” said Austria after the Beermen bounced back in Game 2, 109-100.
With the series now tied at 1-all, the Beermen are looking forward to stretching their winning run to two.
After Vic Manuel and Mo Tautuaa stepped up in the fourth period, Austria said the 6’10” Fajardo had a chance to rest and recover in time for Game 3.
Manuel, who had 20 points, chipped in eight as he stepped up on behalf of Fajardo in the fourth for the Beermen, who took control in the last 12 minutes of action.
The Tropang Giga are expected to get Mikey Williams lead their offense in Game 3, after their star player was sidelined for most of Game 2.
Williams did not see much action after he got hurt when Simon Enciso landed on his left knee early in the game.
