The Meralco Bolts dethroned the San Miguel Beermen in last season’s PBA Philippine Cup.
CJay Perez and the San Miguel Beermen will aim to spoil Meralco’s unbeaten start and notch their second win in a row when the two heavyweight squads collide on Wednesday, April 9.
Gametime is set at 7:30p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum — a historic gameday celebrating the PBA’s 50th anniversary.
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Both teams will don retro jerseys as a tribute to the league’s golden milestone, adding a touch of nostalgia to a high-stakes matchup between two of the Philippine Cup’s early frontrunners.
The Beermen (1-0) are coming off a strong 98-89 victory over NLEX, where Perez dazzled with 28 points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block to open their redemption campaign on a high note after missing the playoffs in the previous conference.
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But San Miguel faces its toughest test yet in the red-hot Meralco Bolts (2-0), who are looking more and more like the defending champions that they are.
With the stage set on a momentous day for the league, the Beermen are determined to make a statement and remind everyone of their title aspirations.
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(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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