It’s make or break for the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in the final playdate of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup.
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots fight for playoff survival when they take on the Meralco Bolts in the final elimination round game of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Friday, Jan. 31.
The match kicks off at 5pm at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
With the loss to guest team Eastern, Magnolia put themselves in a tough spot with a 5-6 record, a game just outside the top eight.
A loss would eliminate the Hotshots from playoff contention. A victory, however, could give them a shot at the No. 8 berth, pending other results.
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Magnolia enters this matchup with urgency, looking to sustain their late-season push after climbing back into the playoff race. The duo of Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang, alongside import Ricardo Ratliffe, will need to step up against a Meralco squad that is looking to enter the postseason brimming with confidence.
With their season at stake, expect the Hotshots to go all-out in what promises to be an intense showdown.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]