Marcio Lassiter delivers best game since 2019, but winning still outweighs big night in San Miguel loss

For Marcio Lassiter, the feeling of a perfect shooting night is incomplete without the one thing that matters most—a win.

The veteran player turned in his best performance in years, rediscovering his deadly touch from beyond the arc with a 27-point explosion that nearly carried San Miguel back from the brink. But instead of celebrating, Lassiter walked away focused on what slipped through their hands.

“A loss is a loss. As much as it was good that we were able to catch up, it doesn’t mean anything if we don’t win,” Lassiter said. 

There was a moment when the game shifted—not in the standings, but in spirit. Down by as many as 25, San Miguel suddenly looked alive, dangerous even, with Lassiter at the center of it all.

Every made three-pointer chipped away at what once seemed like an insurmountable lead. Each shot brought energy back to the Beermen bench and tension to an unbeaten Rain or Shine squad sitting comfortably atop the standings. 

In what turned out to be his most explosive scoring night in years, Lassiter poured in 27 points, knocking down seven triples in a reminder of why he owns the PBA’s all-time three-point record. 

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His fourth-quarter surge alone, 17 points which is nearly completed what would have been one of San Miguel’s most memorable comebacks.

“I wish we won. It felt good. But it really didn’t feel good. We lost,” said the 38-year-old Beermen who bowed to Rain or Shine, 116-112.

His shooting display even drew comparisons to Stephen Curry, with opposing import Jaylen Johnson among those impressed.

“That’s high praise… especially coming from an import. But honestly, it doesn’t mean as much because we lost,” he said. 

For Lassiter, the rhythm he found offensively was never about chasing numbers. It was about responding to the moment and taking what the defense gave.

“I just knew if I could get one, maybe another one can go after that. I was just trying to be aggressive and just looking for shots or looking for teammates,” Lassiter said.

“So long as I’m just out there trying to take good shots, I know that I’m capable of making them. Tonight was one of those nights that if I get a good look, I can make it.”

San Miguel’s rally ultimately fell short, handing Rain or Shine its statement win while dropping the Beermen to a 3-3 record in the conference.

“I just know the results usually show when we win games, and that (scoring) doesn’t really mean a lot to me. If we won, it would mean a lot. But I just hope that, you know, we get a little rhythm, play a little bit better,” he shared.

Next up is another chance to turn effort into results, as San Miguel faces the Magnolia Hotshots at the Araneta Coliseum. 

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