MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Beer tries to end a four-game losing skid against Talk ‘N Text Friday in the resumption of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Beermen take the floor at 7:30 p.m. against the Tropang Texters who have won their last five games and gunning for playoff berth. Clashing in the first game at 5 p.m. are Alaska and Meralco.
The Bolts have won back-to-back games at the expense of the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados last Friday and Powerade Tigers last Wednesday.
Against the Tigers, guard Mark Cardona fired 25 points while import Champ Oguchi added 22 markers.
Alaska is coming off a heartbreaking 85-80 loss to TNT for a 4-2 card last Saturday in Cagayan de Oro City. The loss snapped a three-game winning run.
“We’re improving,” said Meralco head coach Ryan Gregorio, whose team improved to 2-4. “The team is showing great signs of life after being left for dead after a 0-4 start. Alaska is an elite team. They are always a tough match-up.”
On the other hand, San Miguel Beer is sticking with import David Young after Jason Davis, who arrived recently, failed to impress the coaching staff led by Ato Agustin, as well as management.
“We decided to stick with David Young,” SMB team manager Hector Calma said. “We felt that Jason is not a good fit for us. Actually, he’s only here for try-out.”
With veterans like Alex Cabagnot, Jay Washington, Arwind Santos, Joseph Yeo and former two-time MVP Danny Ildefonso still adjusting with the arrival of rookies Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Noy Baclao and Rey Guevarra, SMB has uncharacteristically dropped four straight games and is in danger of missing the playoffs.
After a 106-94 loss to the Barangay Ginebra Kings last Sunday, the Beermen have to win their last three assignments.
The Tropang Texters’ lone defeat was inflicted by Smart-Gilas Pilipinas last Feb. 25.
TNT shares the lead with the Nationals at 5-1 after B-Meg handed Smart-Gilas its first loss via overtime, 98-90, Wednesday
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