MANILA, Philippines — The San Miguel Beermen look to move one step closer to a championship sweep as they take on the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 3 of the 2026 PBA All-Filipino Conference Finals.
As the Beermen aim to tighten their “noose” on the Tropang Giga, all eyes are also on cornerstone center June Mar Fajardo, who is the heavy favorite to claim a historic 13th Best Player of the Conference (BPC) trophy.
The Finals Dominance San Miguel enters the match with a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series:
- The Momentum: After a dominant showing in the first two games, the Beermen have neutralized TNT’s primary offensive options, showcasing a depth of talent that has overwhelmed the Tropang Giga’s rotation.
- Tightening the Noose: A win in Game 3 would put San Miguel in a position to execute a rare series sweep, a feat that would further cement this roster’s legacy as one of the most dominant in PBA history.
- TNT’s Struggle: The Tropang Giga are facing internal pressure following a Game 2 loss that was marred by “dirty” play allegations from veteran Chris Ross against the TNT defense.
June Mar’s Date with History Beyond the team goal, the individual accolades continue to pile up for “The Kraken”:
- Record 13th BPC: June Mar Fajardo has significantly outpaced the competition in statistical points (SPs) throughout the conference. Winning his 13th BPC award would extend his own PBA record, a tally that remains unrivaled in the league’s 51-year history.
- Consistency: Despite being a marked man every night, Fajardo has averaged a double-double this conference, anchoring the Beermen’s defense while remaining the league’s most efficient interior scorer.
Key Matchups to Watch The game is expected to be a tactical battle between San Miguel’s firepower and TNT’s desperation:
- Interior Battle: How TNT plans to stop Fajardo without giving up open looks to CJ Perez and Marcio Lassiter remains the central question for the Tropang Giga coaching staff.
- Discipline: After the heated exchanges in Game 2, league officials are expected to closely monitor the physicality of the match to prevent the series from escalating further.
The San Miguel Beermen have a chance to effectively end the competitive tension of the series tonight. For June Mar Fajardo, a 13th BPC trophy would serve as yet another testament to his unprecedented longevity and dominance in Philippine basketball.