MANILA, Philippines — Bennie Boatwright scored the go-ahead dunk while CJ Perez sealed the win with a layup as San Miguel Beer scraped past NLEX, 98-94 to snap its two-game losing skid in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The 6-10 Boatwright made a triumphant PBA return as he finished with 41 points, supplying the steady offense both inside and outside to help the Beermen snap their two-game skid.
SMB improved to an even 4-4 record as it revived its playoff hopes.
The loss ended NLEX’s four-game winning streak and dropped to 6-2.
Marcio Lassiter scored 16 points, Perez, Jericho Cruz and June Mar Fajardo scored 10 or more points.
Cady Lalanne led NLEX with 35 points and 12 rebounds, Schonny Winston 20, while Robert Bolick had nine, 10 boards and 12 assists in the loss. RICHARD DY