PBA: Don Trollano's late 3 lifts San Miguel Beer over Ginebra

Don Trollano delivered a dramatic game-winning three-pointer with just 8.3 seconds remaining to lift San Miguel Beer to an 85-82 victory over Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Sunday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The seasoned wing showed nerves of steel in the endgame, hitting the crucial shot from the right wing off an assist from CJ Perez after the game was tied at 82-all following Justin Brownlee's free throws. This marked San Miguel's second straight win in the tournament, improving their record to 3-2, while Ginebra fell to 2-2.

The victory was particularly impressive as San Miguel had to overcome a significant deficit, trailing by as much as 15 points earlier in the game and entering the fourth quarter down 68-58. The Beermen mounted a remarkable comeback with a 16-point run to take a 74-68 lead with 8:07 remaining. The game remained tight throughout the final period, setting the stage for Trollano's heroics.

Key players for San Miguel included CJ Perez who contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, while import Justin Patton added 19 points and 17 rebounds. Trollano finished with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. For Ginebra, Justin Brownlee led all scorers with 31 points, supported by RJ Barrienta with 16 points and Stephen Holt with 11 points.

San Miguel sealed the victory with strong defensive stops in the final seconds, denying both Brownlee and Scottie Thompson potential game-tying attempts. Coach Leo Austria praised Trollano's clutch performance after the game, noting his reliability in practice situations. The win demonstrated San Miguel's resilience and ability to execute under pressure against their traditional rivals.