before 21,319 fans at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum to take the crown.
Marc Pingris finished with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 5 blocks while anchoring the San Mig Coffee defense that ground the high-octane offense of Petron.
The title was the 15th for San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone, tying the record of legendary coach Baby Dalupan at the top of the PBA’s all-time list.
“I’m very humbled at the moment,” said Cone. “Our boys worked so hard for it.”
Marc Pingris was named Most Valuable Player of the PLDT Telpad Governor's Cup Finals after lifting his team to victory in Game Seven making 19 pts. , 17 rebs. and 5 blocks against Petron Blaze Booster matching up with the rookie player June Mar Fajardo.
Pingris capped the 87-77 win with two free throws as San Mig Coffee fans chanted "MVP! MVP"
He acknowledged them in an address after the match.
"Kayo po ang nagbibigay lakas sa akin." said Pingris, who also gave all the credit to San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
"Mahal na mahal ko yung Coach ko na yan eh. Kahit pinapagalitan ako palagi."
The scores:
San Mig Coffee 87 - Blakely 19, Pingris 19, Simon 16, Devance 11, Barroca 10, Yap 8, Mallari 2, De Ocampo 2.
Petron 77 - Millsap 25, Fajardo 20, Lassiter 11, Cabagnot 8, Santos 7, Lutz 4, Kramer 2, Deutchman 0, Tubid 0.
Quarters: 19-19, 41-39, 65-61, 87-77
San Mig Coffee 87 - Blakely 19, Pingris 19, Simon 16, Devance 11, Barroca 10, Yap 8, Mallari 2, De Ocampo 2.
Petron 77 - Millsap 25, Fajardo 20, Lassiter 11, Cabagnot 8, Santos 7, Lutz 4, Kramer 2, Deutchman 0, Tubid 0.
Quarters: 19-19, 41-39, 65-61, 87-77
sanmig 87 - petron 77
Game 7's best player: Marc Pingris - 19 pts 17 rebs 5 blks
Game 7's best player: Marc Pingris - 19 pts 17 rebs 5 blks