The Ginebra Gin King look to close out their PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup quarterfinal series against the Meralco Bolts on Friday, Feb. 7.
Japeth Aguilar of the Ginebra Gin Kings soars for a slam against Meralco Bolts defender Raymond Almazan in Game 1 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals Wednesday, Feb. 5. | Photo (c) PBA Images
Ginebra sustained its mastery over playoff rival Meralco, 100-92, in their PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup quarterfinal opener on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
After their narrow 91-87 victory over their playoff rivals in the elimination round last Jan. 29, the Gin Kings repeated over the Bolts to gain the headstart in the best-of-three contest.
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Ginebra eyes its eighth series win against Meralco since the 2016 Governors' Cup when the two teams collide anew in Game 2 on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.