The Beermen escaped Batang Pier's 4th quarter surge, spoiling Greg Slaughter debut

San Miguel Beermen made it through Batang Pier's late-run, 88-86. Despite Greg Slaughter's double-double (23 points and 17 rebounds), they came out on top.
SMB and Northport are off to a good start, ending the 1st quarter tied at 21. San Miguel's defense helped them take the lead after the 1st half. (52-45). They finished the 3rd quarter with a 16-point advantage (79-63). A 4th quarter rally from Batang Pier gave the Beermen a scare, thanks to the effort of Greg Slaughter with 23 points and 17 rebounds and Robert Bolick with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Coach Leo Austria stated that the Beermen were in desperate need of a win. Arwind Santos was named the best player of the game, as he made the game-winning shot with 1 second left in the game. Santos scored 17 points and blocked three shots in the match.
A win is a win, according to Coach Leo.