San Miguel forces Game 5 after comeback win over Ginebra
The Beermen erased a 17-point deficit to win 108-102, leaving their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series level at 2-2.
A 46-point third quarter helped San Miguel turn a losing position into victory against Barangay Ginebra on November 6, 2026. The 108-102 result at Smart Araneta Coliseum tied their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal at 2-2 and set up a deciding fifth game.
Ginebra held a 55-41 halftime advantage and extended it to 61-44 before San Miguel scored 22 unanswered points. George King started that surge with a three-pointer, while long-range baskets from Marcio Lassiter, Chris Ross and CJ Perez helped put the Beermen 66-61 ahead. Ginebra managed only 18 points in the third period, which ended with San Miguel leading 87-73.
The Beermen's lead peaked at 94-75, but Ginebra threatened late. From 101-85 down, the Gin Kings scored 10 straight points, leaving them six behind with 3:47 to play. Scottie Thompson later cut the margin to three by making both foul shots with 25 seconds left. Free throws from King and Ross then settled the contest.
King finished with 35 points and collected 15 rebounds, alongside five assists, a steal and a block. Ross scored 20, supplied nine assists, grabbed six rebounds and made five steals. For Ginebra, Thompson recorded 27 points plus 11 rebounds; Jordan Murphy contributed 16 points and pulled down 22 rebounds.
