SAN Miguel survived a late charge by Barangay Ginebra to escape with a 102-99 win on Friday in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

The Beermen threatened to run away with the win after leading by as many as 13 before Scottie Thompson capped a late Ginebra comeback with a steal and a basket that cut the deficit to one, 100-99, with 26.7 seconds left.

Import Cameron Clark, however, saved the day for the Beermen, nailing a lay-up off an assist by Simon Encisco with 8.8 seconds remaining to extend the lead back to three.

Nards Pinto missed a three-pointer in Ginebra’s last possession and, after the Kings recovered the rebound, threw the ball away as the final seconds ticked away.

With the close win, San Miguel rejoined TNT at the top of the team standings with 7-1 win-loss records heading to their marquee match-up on Sunday, while dealing Ginebra its second straight defeat.