Joshua Munzon and Titan Ultra want to move on from the forgettable setback against San Miguel and focus on NLEX in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Joshua Munzon and the Titan Ultra Giant Risers aim to shake off a brutal loss as they battle the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Tip off is at 5:15 p.m. at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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Titan Ultra, now 2–5, is coming off a nightmarish 117–158 defeat to San Miguel — a game where the Giant Risers were blitzed 79–38 in the first half and never recovered.
Despite the blowout, several players showed fight: Von Pessumal (21 points), Munzon (20 points), and Abueva (16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block) tried to keep the Giant Risers afloat, but the Beermen proved too overwhelming.
With their playoff hopes still mathematically alive, though slim, Titan Ultra coach Johnedel Cardel continues to bank on the leadership and production of Munzon and Abueva to steady the squad.
They’ll need a near-flawless effort to topple an NLEX side riding high from a strong win over Rain or Shine.
This matchup provides the Giant Risers with an opportunity to regain footing — and keep their postseason pulse beating.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of One Sports Digital with the help of AI and reviewed by editorial staff for accuracy.]