Both the Beermen and the Road Warriors go for 2-0 cards in the PBA Governors' Cup, looking to join the early leaders of the season-opening conference.
San Miguel and NLEX shoot for a 2-0 win-loss record when they take on separate foes in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Sunday, August 25.
The Beermen look to follow-up on their thrilling 111-107 over Phoenix in their season-opener as they tackle a listless Blackwater side in the main 7:30 p.m. match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Days after getting his record-extending eighth Most Valuable Player award, June Mar Fajardo immediately sent a message that he is not done reaping success just yet, starting the season with a 37-point, 24-rebound outing against the Fuel Masters.
To snap a two-game slump, the Bossing will need all hands on deck to tame The Kraken in their match at the Big Dome.
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Meanwhile, NLEX also eyes a share of the top spot in Group B, which currently held by Rain or Shine with a 2-0 win-loss tally.
That won't be an easy task for the Road Warriors, though.
Robert Bolick and company need to put up another impressive defensive outing against the highly-fueled Phoenix. NLEX is coming off its first win against Blackwater.
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The Fuel Masters flexed their firepower opposite SMB despite a loss, with Jason Perkins leading the way with 18 points before Ricci Rivero took over in the home stretch with 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
Though saddled by foul trouble, import Jayveous McKinnis proved he could be a headache in the shaded area, finishing with 13 points and 15 rebounds against Fajardo and the Beermen.
NLEX and Phoenix duke it out at 5 p.m. at the same venue.
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