Trollano redeems self from scoreless outing as San Miguel drubs Phoenix

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Don Trollano delivers quality minutes off the bench to help San Miguel return to its triumphant ways in the PBA Philippine Cup with a convincing win over Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines – Don Trollano presided over a second-quarter breakaway as San Miguel nailed a 111-92 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, May 11.

Trollano scattered 10 of his 21 points in the second period and added 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in 22 minutes off the bench to help the Beermen return to their triumphant ways for their fourth victory in six games.

It was a bounce-back performance from Trollano, who went scoreless in an 89-84 loss to TNT exactly a week ago.

“Just play hard,” Trollano said of his mentality. “We needed to step up. We cannot afford to lose back-to-back games, because if we did, we’ll fall in the standings.” 

San Miguel held a 30-29 edge after the opening salvo before it pulled away, outscoring the Fuel Masters 34-21 in the second frame to build a 64-50 halftime cushion. 

That lead grew as big as 24 points, 89-65, as two more players reached the 20-point plateau for the Beermen.

CJ Perez fired a game-high 26 points with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, while June Mar Fajardo posted a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Marcio Lassiter added 11 points in the win.

Rookie forward Kai Ballungay produced 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals to pace Phoenix, which fell to 2-4. 

The Fuel Masters got off to a promising start as they led 20-13 off a Jason Perkins bucket only to witness San Miguel go on a 34-13 run bridging the first and second quarters to fall behind 33-47. 

Perkins put up 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while Kenneth Tuffin had 16 points in the losing effort. 

The Scores

San Miguel 111– Perez 26, Trollano 21, Fajardo 20, Lassiter 11, Brondial 8, Tautuaa 7, Teng 6, Cruz 5, Ross 4, Calma 3, Teng 2, Cahilig 0, Rosales 0, Tiongson 0.

Phoenix 92 – Ballungay 23, Tuffin 16, Perkins 15, Tio 8, Daves 8, Manganti 5, Rivero 5, Camacho 4, Verano 4, Jazul 3, Garcia 1, Alejandro 0, Cullar 0, Soyud 0, Ular 0

Quarters: 30-29, 64-50, 85-63, 111-92.

– Rappler.com