Brgy. Ginebra braces for a tough NLEX side in their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup showdown.
Fresh off a confidence-boosting blowout win, Barangay Ginebra aims to sustain its momentum as it faces the surging NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday, May 7.
The match is set at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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The Gin Kings (2-1) flexed their might in a 131-106 rout of NorthPort last April 30, capitalizing on the absence of Arvin Tolentino, the most recent PBA Best Player of the Conference.
RJ Abarrientos dazzled in his best game this conference, torching the Batang Pier for 27 points, including six triples, along with eight assists and three steals.
Also rising to the occasion was Jayson David, recently reactivated in place of veteran LA Tenorio, who was moved to the unrestricted free agent list to focus on his Gilas Pilipinas Youth coaching duties. David impressed with 25 points while going a perfect 4-of-4 from deep, giving coach Tim Cone another reliable option off the bench.
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But standing in their way is an NLEX squad (3-1) that has quietly climbed the standings behind a solid three-game winning streak.
The Road Warriors leaned on their depth and defense in a gritty 80-72 win over Blackwater, and will now look to test the star-studded Ginebra roster with their balanced attack.
With both teams brimming with confidence, the midweek clash promises to be a crucial battle for positioning in the upper half of the standings.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]