San Miguel Beer heart June Mar Fajardo and guard Juami Tiongson throughout a win over Meralco within the PBA Philippine Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines–June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez powered San Miguel Beer to a 110-98 victory over defending Philippine Cup champion Meralco in a retro-themed contest to cap off Wednesday’s celebration of the PBA’s fiftieth anniversary at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Perez topscored with 29 factors whereas Fajardo had 28 because the Beermen improved to 2-0 and be a part of the Magnolia Hotshots atop the early lead within the season-ending convention which they’ve historically dominated.

The victory got here on the evening San Miguel donned throwback uniforms from the 1982 season when the Beermen claimed the Invitational title behind Norman Black, who was on the opposite aspect as Meralco’s marketing consultant.

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San Miguel Beer star June Mar Fajardo and coach Leo Austria after the win vs. Meralco. @INQUIRERSports #PBA50 pic.twitter.com/bI4W0GRG69

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Meralco, however, sported replicas from its 1971 Micaa Open Convention championship run, however ended up with a primary defeat of the event after back-to-back victories to kick off the title protection.

Rookie guard Kurt Reyson sparked a Bolts rebellion late within the third when the Beermen lead dwindled to 77-75 on the finish of the interval.

However Fajardo and Perez mixed for 18 within the ultimate canto, and San Miguel broke away anew to take the win.

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Perez additionally had 5 rebounds, 4 assists and two steals whereas Fajardo grabbed 10 rebounds with 4 assists.

Chris Newsome scored 27 factors on high of 4 rebounds, seven assists and two steals for the Bolts. Reyson added 14 for Meralco.