Cameron Clark drops 44 as SMB keeps NorthPort winless

Cameron Clark put up his best offensive game as a Beerman. Dennis Acosta

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—Cameron Clark exploded for 44 points to lead San Miguel to a 145-132 win against NorthPort in their PBA Governors' Cup meeting on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.

Clark went 20-for-26 from the field even as he came close to a triple-double with nine rebounds and seven assists alongside one steal as Beermen got the better of a high-octane offensive battle against the Batang Pier.

June Mar Fajardo added 29 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, and one block, while CJ Perez made 24 points, three rebounds, and five assists for SMB, which tied TNT at the top of the standings at 6-1.

Kevin Murphy fired 39 points with 13 rebounds, two assists, and two steals, while Arvin Tolentino came alive with 32 points, five rebounds, and one assist, and Robert Bolick put up 16 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block for NorthPort, which dropped to 0-6.

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