MANILA, Philippines—It was a tight game as expected until Talk 'N Text had that extra gear, leaving San Miguel in the dust.
The Tropang Texters broke loose in the opening minutes of the payback period and never looked back as they hacked out a 91-82 triumph over the Beermen in game one of their best-of-seven championship series at the Victorias Sports and Cultural Center in Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
Back-up point guard Jason Castro had his usual scoring spree on the inside en route to 16 points to go along with five assists and two steals.
San Miguel led 68-67 after three nip and tuck quarters but lost its stride to a visibly quicker and in tune Talk 'N Text.
The Beermen also led by as much as nine in the second period but it was immediately wiped out in no time.
Game two will be on Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome.
