GlobalPort shocks SMB

The GlobalPort Batang Pier ended their losing streak in spectacular fashion as they defeated the defending champions San MiguelBeermen,98-94,inthe 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Mall ofAsia Arena on Wednesday evening.

Stanley Pringle delivered 17 of his 22 points in the second half to power the Batang Pier in the come-from-behind win. He also had eight assists and three steals, one of which allowed GlobalPort to get a three-point cushion late in the game.

The Batang Pier had to play the final 8:09 of the game without an import as Malcolm White was ejected on a second technical foul. He contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds before exiting the game.

The Neon Nation was saved by key buckets from Nico Elorde and Mo Tautuaa. With 48 seconds remaning, Elorde hit a crucial three-pointer to give his team a 9592 lead. San Miguel was able to score on the next possession but Tautuaa answered with a layup off of a Pringleforced San Miguel turnover.

Renaldo Balkman had a near-triple double output of 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. However, he sprained his ankle at the 4:57 mark of the fourth quarter and was on the Beermen bench as GlobalPort made its comeback run.

The Batang Pier bounce back from back-to-back losses while the Beermen's three-game winning streak comes to an end. —

PBA PHOTO June Mar Fajardo of the San Miguel Beermen tries to score a basket against Sean Anthony and Bradwyn Guinto of GlobalPort Batang Pier during their game last night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE Boys play football in front of the Akhmat Arena stadium in Grozny ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup.