San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo in action against Rain or Shine in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup, September 5, 2024 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. PBA Images

San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo in action against Rain or Shine in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup, September 5, 2024 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium

2024 PBA Governors' Cup

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<img src="https://news-image-api.abs-cbn.com/Prod/editorImage/1725545391226PBA Images2 (1).jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo in action against Rain or Shine in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup, September 5, 2024 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. PBA Images">San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo in action against Rain or Shine in the 2024 PBA Governors&#39; Cup, September 5, 2024 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. PBA ImagesMANILA -- June Mar Fajardo sank a buzzer-beating jump shot to lift San Miguel Beer to a heart-stopping 113-112 win over Rain or Shine, Thursday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.It was a fitting end to a thrilling contest that saw the Beermen squander a 12-point lead, with ROS rookie Felix Lemetti having given the Elasto Painters a one-point advantage with just three seconds to go.But Fajardo had other ideas, as the eight-time Most Valuable Player was left open from just inside the 3-point arc in the game&#39;s final possession. He showed no hesitation in letting it fly, and the ball bounced once before dropping into the net just as time expired.&quot;Wala na, kailangan na itira eh. Dying seconds na, tapos buti nakuha namin &#39;yung panalo,&quot; said Fajardo after the game.&quot;The Kraken&quot; was unstoppable, finishing with 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting along with 21 rebounds. Import Jordan Adams had 41 points, six boards, and five dimes.But their brilliance nearly went for naught thanks to Lemetti, who sparked the Elasto Painters&#39; comeback in the closing minute. He knocked down a huge 3-pointer that made it a one-point game, 109-108, with just 46 seconds to go.Adams made two free throws to pad SMB&#39;s lead, but veteran point guard Chris Ross was called for a foul on Lemetti just as the rookie put up a shot from the four-point line.Lemetti coolly made all four of his charities for a 112-111 Rain or Shine advantage, but that left just enough time on the clock for Fajardo to save the day for San Miguel.&quot;Kailangan namin &#39;yung panalo na &#39;to kasi kung natalo kami, 2-3 [record], mahirap &#39;yun para sa amin,&quot; said Fajardo, as the Beermen snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 3-2 in Group B.&nbsp;&quot;Buti nakuha namin &#39;yung panalong &#39;to. Credit sa Rain or Shine. Great game. Credit din sa mga teammates ko, nag-step up lahat. Nag-step up kami lahat, lalo na nung ano, nung crucial minutes,&quot; he added.It was the first loss of the conference for the Elasto Painters, who still lead Group B with their 4-1 slate.Lemetti finished with a team-high 28 points, and ROS import Aaron Fuller had 24 points and 19 rebounds. Adrian Nocum added 21 points in the close loss.&nbsp;The Scores :SMB 113 &ndash; Adams 41, Fajardo 27, Perez 10, Cruz 10, Trollano 9, Lassiter 6, Tautuaa 4, Romeo 4, Rosales 2, Ross 0ROS 112 &ndash; Pangilinan-Lemetti 28, Fuller 24, Nocum 21, mamuyac 12, Datu 10, Caracut 6, Clarito 4, Santillan 3, Belga 2, Norwood 2QUARTERS: 33-28 , 55-53, 86-80, 113-112

&quot;Wala na, kailangan na itira eh. Dying seconds na, tapos buti nakuha namin &#39;yung panalo,&quot; said Fajardo after the game.&quot;The Kraken&quot; was unstoppable, finishing with 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting along with 21 rebounds. Import Jordan Adams had 41 points, six boards, and five dimes.But their brilliance nearly went for naught thanks to Lemetti, who sparked the Elasto Painters&#39; comeback in the closing minute. He knocked down a huge 3-pointer that made it a one-point game, 109-108, with just 46 seconds to go.Adams made two free throws to pad SMB&#39;s lead, but veteran point guard Chris Ross was called for a foul on Lemetti just as the rookie put up a shot from the four-point line.Lemetti coolly made all four of his charities for a 112-111 Rain or Shine advantage, but that left just enough time on the clock for Fajardo to save the day for San Miguel.&quot;Kailangan namin &#39;yung panalo na &#39;to kasi kung natalo kami, 2-3 [record], mahirap &#39;yun para sa amin,&quot; said Fajardo, as the Beermen snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 3-2 in Group B.&nbsp;&quot;Buti nakuha namin &#39;yung panalong &#39;to. Credit sa Rain or Shine. Great game. Credit din sa mga teammates ko, nag-step up lahat. Nag-step up kami lahat, lalo na nung ano, nung crucial minutes,&quot; he added.It was the first loss of the conference for the Elasto Painters, who still lead Group B with their 4-1 slate.Lemetti finished with a team-high 28 points, and ROS import Aaron Fuller had 24 points and 19 rebounds. Adrian Nocum added 21 points in the close loss.&nbsp;The Scores :SMB 113 &ndash; Adams 41, Fajardo 27, Perez 10, Cruz 10, Trollano 9, Lassiter 6, Tautuaa 4, Romeo 4, Rosales 2, Ross 0ROS 112 &ndash; Pangilinan-Lemetti 28, Fuller 24, Nocum 21, mamuyac 12, Datu 10, Caracut 6, Clarito 4, Santillan 3, Belga 2, Norwood 2QUARTERS: 33-28 , 55-53, 86-80, 113-112

It was a fitting end to a thrilling contest that saw the Beermen squander a 12-point lead, with ROS rookie Felix Lemetti having given the Elasto Painters a one-point advantage with just three seconds to go.But Fajardo had other ideas, as the eight-time Most Valuable Player was left open from just inside the 3-point arc in the game&#39;s final possession. He showed no hesitation in letting it fly, and the ball bounced once before dropping into the net just as time expired.

<img src="https://news-image-api.abs-cbn.com/Prod/editorImage/1725545391226PBA Images2 (1).jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo in action against Rain or Shine in the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup, September 5, 2024 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. PBA Images">San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo in action against Rain or Shine in the 2024 PBA Governors&#39; Cup, September 5, 2024 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. PBA ImagesMANILA -- June Mar Fajardo sank a buzzer-beating jump shot to lift San Miguel Beer to a heart-stopping 113-112 win over Rain or Shine, Thursday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

June Mar Fajardo sank a buzzer-beating jump shot to lift San Miguel Beer to a heart-stopping 113-112 win over Rain or Shine, Thursday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

June Mar Fajardo sank a buzzer-beating jump shot to lift San Miguel Beer to a heart-stopping 113-112 win over Rain or Shine, Thursday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

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PBA: Fajardo saves the day as SMB averts meltdown vs. Rain or Shine

PBA: Fajardo saves the day as SMB averts meltdown vs. Rain or Shine