No. 1 seed for the first time ever, the NorthPort Batang Pier continue their breakthrough conference in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup semifinals against Ginebra.
The NorthPort Batang Pier are entering uncharted territory as they face Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel in Game 1 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals Wednesday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
For the first time in franchise history, NorthPort holds the no. 1 seed, a remarkable achievement that solidified the team’s status as an emerging contender.
The Batang Pier backed it up with a big quarterfinal win over Magnolia, punching their ticket to the semis for the first time since the 2019 Governors’ Cup—a run that ended in a 3-1 series loss to Ginebra.
This time though, the Batang Pier are determined to flip the script.
Leading the charge is Arvin Tolentino, the frontrunner for Best Player of the Conference, alongside dominant Best Import candidate Kadeem Jack.
With Joshua Munzon providing an additional scoring threat, NorthPort has a well-rounded lineup that can go toe-to-toe with the Gin Kings.
The challenge is steep against a battle-tested Ginebra squad, but NorthPort has the momentum and confidence of a top seed. Game 1 will be their chance to prove they belong on the biggest stage.
Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m. from the Big Dome.
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