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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769178216675PBA IMAGES9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">San Miguel&#x27;s Don Trollano in action.<em> PBA Images</em></span></span></span></div><p>ANTIPOLO, RIZAL<strong> (UPDATED) </strong>— San Miguel exacted revenge on TNT to equalize the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals series, taking Game 2, 111-92, on Friday at the Ynares Center here.</p><p>The Beermen were coming from a 91-96 loss in the series opener, making it a virtual best-of-five after the win.</p><p>They started strong in the first two quarters, with Juami Tiongson providing the spark, to establish a 57-33 lead entering the halftime break.</p><p>However, it won&#x27;t be a Finals game without an attempt for a comeback, as the Tropang 5G edged out Leo Austria&#x27;s wards in the third quarter, 28-18, to close in at 75-61 by the end of the third period.</p><p>Before fouling out at the 3:36 mark of the final frame, San Miguel leaned on the shoulders of CJ Perez, who tallied 10 points in that quarter alone to sustain San Miguel&#x27;s huge lead midway.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/1/22/pba-despite-falling-short-tautuaa-remains-proud-of-san-miguel-s-fightback-1406"><strong>READ: PBA: Despite falling short, Tautuaa remains proud of San Miguel&#x27;s fightback</strong></a></div><p>TNT came within 10, 97-87, through Jio Jalalon&#x27;s free throws, 2:26 on the clock, but the Tropa guard fouled Marcio Lassiter in the ensuing play that sent the shooter on the charity line, and Don Trollano completed an and-one to make it a 102-87 cushion for SMB.</p><p>Jericho Cruz, Lassiter, and June Mar Fajardo then all converted on fastbreak points, pouncing on TNT turnovers in the next possessions — an 11-0 Beermen run — to formalize the Game 2 win for SMB.</p><p>But before that, Kevin Ferrer made back-to-back four-pointers under the six-minute mark that injected life into the Tropang 5G, trimming down a 23-point lead by SMB.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/1/22/san-miguel-coach-underscores-need-for-adjustments-after-bench-gets-outscored-in-game-1-1221"><strong>READ: San Miguel coach underscores need for adjustments after bench gets outscored in Game 1</strong></a></div><p>While they shot on an efficient 55.7 clip, for coach Austria, the key was their defense, holding the TNT side to only 35.2 field goal percentage.</p><p>&quot;I think the biggest impact tonight is our defense, and because we have a lot of energy and focus on the game,&quot; Austria noted. &quot;Because in the last game, we [do not have] that kind of energy and focus on the game. Makikita mo &#x27;yung intensity ng player.&quot;</p><p>Trollano led six red shirts in double digits, listing 22 points and four rebounds, while nine-time MVP Fajardo had a double-double of 17 markers and 16 boards.</p><p>Tautuaa had 14 points, Perez finished with 13 points and five assists, while Cruz and Lassiter had 12 each.</p><p>On the other hand, Rey Nambatac paced the TNT crew with 17 points and 6-of-6 on the 15-foot line.</p><p>SMB tries to steal the series lead in Game 3 on Sunday, while TNT now eyes a bounce-back win.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p><strong>SAN MIGUEL 111 –</strong> Trollano 22, Fajardo 17, Tautuaa 14, Perez 13, Lassiter 12, Cruz 12, Tiongson 9, Brondial 6, Ross 3, Miller 3, Cahilig 0, Calma 0, Mantua 0, Rosales 0</p><p><strong>TNT 92 – </strong>Nambatac 17, Ganuelas-Rosser 15, Heading 14, Oftana 11, Ferrer 11, Williams 8, Jalalon 7, Galinato 5, Khobuntin 2, Hill 2, Erram 0, Enciso 0, Aurin 0</p><p><strong>QUARTERS: </strong>30-18, 57-33, 75-61, 111-92</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div>

<p>San Miguel exacted revenge on TNT to equalize the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals series, taking Game 2, 111-92, on Friday at the Ynares Center here.</p>

San Miguel exacted revenge on TNT to equalize the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals series, taking Game 2, 111-92, on Friday at the Ynares Center here.

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PBA: San Miguel gets back at TNT, equalizes Finals series

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published January 23, 2026 10:31 PM PHT

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Updated January 24, 2026 12:17 AM PHT

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