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6 days ago
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'Unexpected' Finals MVP award just a bonus for Jericho Cruz
PBA Philippine Cup. July 25, 2025. Jericho Cruz (39) of the San Miguel Beermen against Calvin Oftana of the TNT Tropang 5G. (Photo: PBA Media) San Miguel's Jericho Cruz has been one of the names usually heard over the course of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals series. His name has been involved in a post-game fuss back in Game 3 of the finals where he was allegedly 'showboating' in which he denied. But more than that, Cruz has been one of the consistent players for the Beermen for the finals series as he finished with 13.83 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.33 assists per game to help San Miguel win the All-Filipino crown. With his strong showing in the series, Cruz was named as the Most Valuable Player of the finals which is the first in his career. For him, it was an unexpected one and was just cherry on top of the championship. "Yung championship na 'to, sobrang sarap kasi kakabalik lang ni Coach Leo [Austria]. Nanalo rin ako ng award which is bonus lang naman. 'Di ko maisip, 'di ko maipinta ang words na dapat sabihin ko ngayon," Cruz said in the post-game conference. "'Di ko in-expect pero binigay sa akin kaya maraming salamat," he said in a separate interview. He also clarified that there is no bad blood with him and TNT officials such as manager Jojo Lastimosa. "Shoutout pa rin sa Talk 'N Text kasi hard fought series. Shout out din kay Coach Jolas, alam niya naman na mahal ko 'yan, and Coach Chot [Reyes]... At the end of the day, it's just basketball. Tapos na 'yun, move on na and prepare for the next conference," he said. After a grueling series, Cruz is also expected to join Guam in the FIBA Asia Cup. However, he revealed having some knee issues and will still determine if he will join the tournament. "Pag-isipan ko in the next two days if papahinga ako or tutuloy ako," he said. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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6 days ago
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San Miguel reclaims PBA Philippine Cup crown, ends TNT's Grand Slam bid
PBA Philippine Cup. July 25, 2025. June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Beermen against the TNT Tropang 5G in Game 6 of the finals. (Photo: PBA Media) The San Miguel Beermen are once again kings of the PBA Philippine Cup. San Miguel reclaimed the All-Filipino crown after dispatching TNT in Game 6 of the finals, 107-96, on Friday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The victory also officially ended TNT's bid for a Grand Slam season. The Beermen led 52-47 at the half before eventually pulling away in the second half as they outscored the Tropang 5G, 34-20. In the said quarter alone, June Mar Fajardo scored 10 points, while Jericho Cruz drilled two from beyond the arc to build on his nine points in the said frame. San Miguel then continued to hold off the Tropang 5G en route to the title. The Beermen last won the All-Filipino crown in 2022 as they fell to the Meralco Bolts in the 2024 season. This is also San Miguel's 30th overall title in the PBA. —GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
20-07-2025
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Jericho Cruz, CJ Perez heat up late as San Miguel nears return to PBA Philippine Cup throne
PBA Philippine Cup. July 20, 2025. Jericho Cruz of the San Miguel Beermen against RR Pogoy and the TNT Tropang 5G in Game 4 of the finals. (Photo: PBA Media) Jericho Cruz and CJ Perez plotted San Miguel's fourth quarter surge as the Beermen carved out a 105-91 win against injury-riddled TNT in Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Cruz waxed hot from downtown while Perez provided timely baskets as the Beermen seized a commanding 3-1 series lead to move a victory away from reclaiming the All-Filipino crown. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
04-07-2025
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CJ Perez, Jericho Cruz power San Miguel past Barangay Ginebra for 3-2 semis lead
PBA Philippine Cup. July 4, 2025. CJ Perez and Jericho Cruz of the San Miguel Beermen against the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. (Photos: PBA Media) CJ Perez and Jericho Cruz powered San Miguel past Barangay Ginebra, 103-92, to take a pivotal 3-2 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Perez had 31 points, while Cruz had 27 points to lead the Beermen. Game 6 of the semis will be played on Sunday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
