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San Miguel Beer extended its winning streak to eight games after thumping Talk ‘N Text, 98-87 in the 2009 Motolite-PBA Fiesta Conference. The Beermen will gain an automatic semi-final seat if it wins Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.

After a long rest from hardcourt action because of the All-Star Week, San Miguel Beer hardly showed any rust as it continued its run to hand Tropang Texters its first loss in their last four games.

Gabe Freemen top scored with 24 points for San Miguel but the locals also shared big numbers to remain unbeaten with 8-0 mark.

“Focus lang kami, we don’t look that far ahead,” said SMB coach Siot Tanquingcen. who also drew 18 points from Dondon Hontiveros.

Olsen Racela and Anthony Washington contributed 13 and 12 markers for the Beermen. Jason Castro and Jimmy Alapag each had 15 points for Talk ‘N Text, which got a lackluster performance from import Tiras Wade who had only six points on 2-of-11 shooting.

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