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San Miguel‘s CJ Perez

Romwel Anzures

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo. Photo from PBA Images." src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1717601286246IMG_4125.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo. <em>Photo from PBA Images</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The San Miguel Beermen were stunned by the Meralco Bolts in Game 1 of the 2024 PBA Finals.</p><p>The perennial powerhouse found themselves on the losing end of a 93-86 count, and San Miguel superstar June Mar Fajardo said that the reason for this was how in sync the Bolts were, especially on the defensive end. </p><p>&quot;Maganda lang talaga yung nilaro ng Meralco. Maganda yung depensa nila. Marami din kaming turnovers, and yun yung pinoint out ni coach [Jorge Gallent] kanina,&quot; the seven-time league MVP said right before he exited the Araneta Coliseum.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/5/newsome-banchero-spark-meralco-to-game-1-stunner-over-san-miguel-2201">READ: Newsome, Banchero spark Meralco to Game 1 stunner over San Miguel</a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/5/newsome-banchero-spark-meralco-to-game-1-stunner-over-san-miguel-2201"></a> <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/5/newsome-banchero-spark-meralco-to-game-1-stunner-over-san-miguel-2201"></a></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="San Miguel‘s CJ Perez. Photo from PBA Images" src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1717601361988IMG_4126.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>San Miguel‘s CJ Perez. <em>Photo from PBA Images</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Also playing a factor in their defeat, according to CJ Perez, was his fourth foul which limited him throughout the rest of the game. The foul was an offensive one and came at the 2:29 mark of the second quarter, and it even drew the ire of Perez and Gallent as their challenge was deemed unsuccessful.</p><p>&quot;Malaking epekto yun. Finals ngayon eh, hindi dapat tinatawag yung mga ganong kanipis na foul,&quot; he said in a separate interview.</p><p>&quot;Nothing against [the referees] naman, pero siyempre Finals ngayon. Kailangan naming dumepensa ng maayos. Malaking bagay na nawala ako at nagkaron ako ng apat na fouls,&quot; he continued. </p><p>However, the Gilas Pilipinas guard said that the call was not an excuse for how they performed against the All-Filipino Finals newcomers. </p><p>&quot;Hindi ko alam kung ano gagawin, kung successful yung challenge, it was a jump ball eh. Pero tapos na yun, magfo-focus kami sa Game 2,&quot; he said, while also explaining how they must match the eagerness and intensity of Meralco. </p><p>&quot;Kailangan naming i-match yung energy nila,&quot; said Perez.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Di lang naman sa scoring sila lahat nag co-contribute. Yung 50-50 balls, offensive rebounds, and yung depensa nila maganda talaga. It&#x27;s up to us kung paano kami mag a-adjust,&quot; he added.</p><p>More than anything, Perez says the Beermen must settle down and play to their standards if they want to avoid a two-to-nothing hole come Friday.</p><p>&quot;Ang dami naming turnovers, we were not moving the ball well, and sa energy and offensive rebounds, doon kami natalo,&quot; said Perez.</p><p>&quot;I think, hindi naman sa kalawang. Pero hindi kami naglaro ng buo. Hindi yun yung San Miguel basketball. Meron lang kaming 18 assists ata, so kailangan lang naming i-adjust yung laro namin, and kailangan i-distribute ng maayos yung bola.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Mahaba-habang series pa &#x27;to, so makakapag prepare kami ng maayos,&quot; he ended.</p><p>The Beermen will now look to bounce back in Game 2 which is set to start at 7:30 PM, still at the Big Dome.</p><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3052447"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div>

<p>The San Miguel Beermen were stunned by the Meralco Bolts in Game 1 of the 2024 PBA Finals.</p>

The San Miguel Beermen were stunned by the Meralco Bolts in Game 1 of the 2024 PBA Finals.

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Perez on Game 1 Finals loss: 'Hindi San Miguel basketball'

Romwel Anzures,

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Published Jun 06, 2024 01:05 AM PHT

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