San Miguel and Eastern clash in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup days after their East Asia Super League battle in Hong Kong.
The San Miguel Beermen look to extend their winning streak to three games and settle the score against Hong Kong Eastern as they face off in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. as the champs and the PBA guest team get the main billing of a double-header.
Currently at 3-2, the Beermen are riding high after back-to-back wins in the Commissioner’s Cup. But they’ll have extra motivation for this matchup after falling to Eastern, 72-61, in their East Asia Super League encounter last Dec. 18 in Hong Kong.
June Mar Fajardo, the eight-time PBA MVP, remains the anchor for San Miguel with his dominant inside presence. The Beermen will also test the mettle of new import Jabari Narcis, who replaced Torren Jones.
With playoff implications likely on the line down the road, San Miguel aims to reassert its status as a title contender while avenging a recent international loss.
Expect a fired-up Beermen squad ready to take on the challenge against Eastern, who boast a 5-2 PBA record.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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