Terrafirma lost its first three games, but it hopes to change the narrative when it tangles with Meralco in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup Friday.
Terrafirma aims to finally break into the win column when it faces undefeated Meralco in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate.
The Dyip are in dire need of a victory after opening the season with three consecutive losses to Converge (87-116), NorthPort (101-113) and NLEX (85-104).
New acquisition Vic Manuel has been a bright spot for Terrafirma, averaging 22.5 points in his first two outings with the team. Alongside Manuel, Stanley Pringle and rookie Mark Nonoy are expected to provide hope for a squad looking to spark its campaign.
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Adding to the Dyip's arsenal is new import Brandon Edwards, who replaces Ryan Richards. Richards has been sidelined by mid-back spasms.
Meralco will also debut a new import, DJ Kennedy, as a replacement for the injured Akil Mitchell, who suffered a broken nose in their last game.
The Dyip will try to halt the hot start of the Chris Newsome-led Bolts.
As Meralco seeks to stay unbeaten and rejoin NorthPort atop the standings at 3-0, Terrafirma is desperate to avoid slipping to a 0-4 record.
Match kicks off at 5:00 p.m.
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