PBA: George King erupts for 44 to lead SMB past Terrafirma in blowout

George King needed just 18 shots for 44 points. PBA Images

By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA—George King was almost unstoppable as he led San Miguel to a 135-105 blowout win against Terrafirma in their PBA Governors' Cup game on Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

In a brilliant display, King dropped 44 points on 11-for-18 shooting, including 4-for-6 on fours and 3-for-3 on threes, to spark the Beermen's breakaway from the Dyip after Terrafirma kept the game close in the first quarter.

June Mar Fajardo also played impressive basketball and finished with 25 points on 9-for-11 field goals, 12 rebounds, and two assists for SMB, which moved up to 8-3, a half-game behind NLEX, which will play Titan Ultra later Wednesday, for first place in Group A.

CJ Perez put up 22 points on 9 of 16 shooting, including 4-for-6 on threes, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

Justin Strings made 28 points on 12-for-23 shots, nine rebounds, and one assist, while Maverick Ahanmisi added 23 points on 8-for-14 field goals, six rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and one block for Terrafirma, which dropped to 4-7.