Lassiter goes from saving a series to helping halt a ‘Slam’

San Miguel Beer secured the Philippine Cup championship with a 107-96 victory over TNT in Game 6 at Philsports Arena. Veteran player Marcio Lassiter reflected on the emotional significance of winning at this venue, recalling the 2016 "Beeracle" Finals where San Miguel overcame a 0-3 deficit against Alaska. Though Lassiter scored only seven points in this clincher, he highlighted the gym's special meaning—noting this was likely their first title clinched there since the 2016 comeback he sparked with a 26-point Game 4 performance.

Key teammates contributed significantly to the series-clinching win, with Chris Ross adding nine points, six rebounds, and two steals, while conference MVP June Mar Fajardo dominated with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Their efforts secured a 4-2 series victory, halting TNT's Grand Slam aspirations. Lassiter emphasized that despite his desire to "put on a show," the ultimate goal remained winning—a feat he has now achieved 11 times exclusively with San Miguel.

Lassiter expressed enduring appreciation for each championship, stating titles "don’t get old" and that the feeling of reaching "the mountaintop" remains profoundly rewarding for a competitor. Quoting a Fall Out Boy lyric ("thanks for the memories"), he departed the arena cherishing another triumphant moment in his storied career.