San Miguel forces deciding Game 5 against Ginebra; Converge advances to semifinals

The San Miguel Beermen kept their semifinal bid alive after overpowering Barangay Ginebra, 108-102, and force a deciding Game 5 in their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

With the victory, San Miguel avoided elimination and forced a winner-take-all Game 5, with both teams now fighting for the final ticket to the semifinals.

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Meanwhile, the Converge FiberXers made franchise history after booking their first-ever semifinal appearance in the PBA.

Converge eliminated Rain or Shine, 120-109, to close out their quarterfinal series in four games, 3-1.

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The FiberXers now move one step closer to a championship contention, marking a major milestone for the franchise.

San Miguel and Ginebra, meanwhile, will settle their quarterfinal showdown in a decisive Game 5 to determine who advances to the next round.

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