Eastern is already assured of a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup.
Guest team Eastern looks to bounce back and keep its twice-to-beat hopes alive as it takes on the NLEX Road Warriors in a crucial PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup matchup on Jan. 29, Wednesday, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Match kicks off at 5pm.
At 7-4, Eastern remains in contention for a top-two finish, but its playoff standing is far from secure.
Coming off from a demoralizing 78-107 loss to Magnolia, the Hong Kong-based squad must quickly regroup to avoid falling to No. 7 and losing its quarterfinal advantage.
Despite the setback, Eastern has been a formidable force this conference, led by import Chris McLaughlin and local stars Glen Yang and Hayden Blankley.
However, with NLEX fighting for survival, this game is a true test of Eastern’s resilience in high-pressure situations.
With the playoff picture still shifting, Eastern must deliver a strong performance to cement its spot among the top contenders heading into the postseason.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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