TNT's PBA Grand Slam hopes will once again be challenged by the San Miguel franchise, with the Tropang 5G set to meet the flagship Beermen in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals.
The stage is set for a blockbuster clash in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals, as TNT Tropang 5G and the San Miguel Beermen rekindle their storied rivalry for the league’s most prestigious crown.
TNT booked its ticket to the Finals earlier this week after dispatching Rain or Shine in six games, while San Miguel completed the championship cast with a gritty Game 7 win over Barangay Ginebra in their own semifinal series.
The Finals matchup carries historical weight.
Tropang 5G, currently chasing a historic Grand Slam, will once again face the franchise that crushed their dreams during their first attempt back in 2011—when the Beermen, then known as the Petron Blaze Boosters, denied them the triple crown in a thrilling Governors’ Cup finale.
Adding fuel to the fire is the recent Finals history between the two juggernauts.
San Miguel defeated TNT in their most recent championship meeting—winning the Season 47 Philippine Cup title after seven grueling games.
Now, with a Grand Slam at stake for TNT and redemption on San Miguel’s mind, the Philippine Cup Finals promises to deliver another classic chapter in this iconic rivalry.
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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.]