After stopping defending champion TNT, Terrafirma looks to make it back-to-back wins vs. Meralco as the also-ran Dyip play their final game in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup.
Every game counts.
The Terrafirma Dyip and Meralco Bolts are set to collide for the last time in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup, with the season-opening joust gearing up for the playoffs.
Although Terrafirma is already eliminated from the playoff race, this game offers the Dyip a chance to make a statement before moving on to the next conference.
Terrafirma heads into this contest with renewed energy after securing its first win of the season by upsetting defending champion TNT Tropang Giga earlier this week.
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The shocker allowed the Dyip to finally break an eight-game losing streak, which included heartbreaking one-point losses to Magnolia and Converge.
While a 1-8 record keeps them out of quarterfinal contention, Terrafirma is eager to finish the Governors’ Cup strong and prove their ability to compete against top-tier opponents, especially after acquiring former BPC winners Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle in the offseason.
Meanwhile, Meralco has already booked its spot in the quarterfinals, but the team’s recent form has been shaky despite sporting a 6-3 record.
The Bolts have lost two of their last three games, including a setback against Converge in their last outing.
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With the playoffs fast approaching, Meralco will be looking to find consistency and momentum to solidify its position as contenders for the Governors’ Cup title.
Both teams push for victory Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. live from the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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