MANILA---Talk ‘N Text tries to grab the solo lead against struggling San Miguel Beer today in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
The rematch of the Philippine Cup Finals won by the Texters early last month is set at 7:30 p.m. with both teams now in opposite sides of the standings.
TNT is hoping to break its tie for the lead with idle Smart Gilas Pilipinas at 5-1 while SMB is in the cellar at 1-5 after trading its four veterans for the three top rookies of Air21.
Alaska (4-2) tries to take solo third when the Aces tackle at 5 p.m. the Meralco Bolts, who have back-to-back wins in a 2-4 card.
Only the top six teams after the nine-game eliminations will advance to the next round and SMB is in grave danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in years.
The Beermen tried to tap former Sacramento State alumnus Jason Davis in a bid to salvage their playoff bid but decided to keep import David Young instead.
After the Tropang Texters, the Beermen will wrap up their stint against the B-Meg Llamados and the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters, two teams favored to advance to the next level.
The Bolts’ 111-88 victory over the Powerade Tigers on Wednesday night has kept them in the hunt for a spot in the six-team playoff.
“We’re still optimistic about our chances. Our fate is still in our hands,” said Meralco coach Ryan Gregorio.
Their chances, however, hinge on the performance of backcourt duo of Mac Cardona and Sol Mercado and their ability to control Alaska court leader LA Tenorio.
The Aces dropped their recent out-of-town sortie against the Tropang Texters in Cagayan De Oro but still remain in the upper tier of the standings in a tie with Barangay Ginebra.
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