Magnolia downs San Miguel, ties PBA Finals at 2-2

Magnolia took down San Miguel, 96-85, in Game 4 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

With the win, the best-of-seven finals series is now tied at 2-2.

The game was tied at 79 with 6:57 left in the fourth period before the Hotshots made an 8-0 to have an 87-79 advantage at the 4:40 mark and take control of the game en route to the victory. 

Magnolia also outscored San Miguel, 24-12, in the fourth period after the Beermen closed the third quarter with a 73-72 lead.

Import Tyler Bey had 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Mark Barroca and Paul Lee had 14 points apiece for Magnolia.

June Mar Fajardo had 18 points and 13 boards, while import Bennie Boatwright also had a double-double performance with 16 points and 14 rebounds. 

Scores:

Magnolia 96 - Bey 26, Barroca 14, Lee 14, Sangalang 13, Jalalon 10, Abueva 9, Dionisio 6, Laput 2, Dela Rosa 2, Tratter 0, Escoto 0.

San Miguel 85 - Fajardo 18, Perez 17, Boatwright 16, Trollano 12, Cruz 11, Lassiter 9, Teng 2, Ross 0, Tautuaa 0.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News