SMB aims to forge rubber match vs Ginebra 

SAN Miguel Beer and Converge look to register another win as both squads try to accomplish important goals in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup quarterfinal round. For the Beermen, winning Game 4 against the Barangay Ginebra Kings in their 5:15 p.m. match meant sending their quarterfinal series to a winner-take-all fifth game for the right to advance to the final four. On the other hand, the FiberXers are out to put the finishing touches against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in their 7:30 p.m. tussle in the hopes of advancing to the semifinal round for the first time ever. San Miguel bounced back from back-to-back losses in their series with a resolute effort, leading to a 101-98 win against Ginebra in Game 3, averting a sweep and an early Christmas vacation. But coach Leo Austria knows the Beermen’s job is not done yet.  In fact, they need to double or even triple their effort, knowing that the Gin Kings can put an end to their semifinal bid with a Game 4 victory. “This gives us back our confidence. We thought we'll have an early vacation," Austria said, following the great escape in Game 3. “This win extends the series on Friday (Game 4), and hopefully,...