The NorthPort Batang Pier are desperate to break free from their slump in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
Desperate to end a three-game losing streak, NorthPort looks to steady the ship when it clashes with defending champion Meralco in a battle of slumping squads in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Friday, May 9.
The match starts 7:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
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At 1-3, the Batang Pier found themselves needing a turnaround after a brutal 106-131 loss to Barangay Ginebra last April 30 — a game where their defensive struggles were exposed and their offense never truly clicked.
NorthPort has yet to regain the form that earned them an opening win, and another defeat could bury them deeper in the standings.
The Batang Pier will try to take advantage of a reeling Bolts team (2-3), which is also on a three-game tailspin.
For NorthPort, rediscovering its rhythm on both ends will be key as it searches for a revival that could reignite its campaign and restore its confidence.
(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.]