The Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings are starting off their Philippine Cup campaign against the Terrafirma Dyip after their second straight Finals loss in PBA Season 49.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel makes its much-awaited return to action as it opens its campaign in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup against the struggling Terrafirma Dyip on Wednesday, April 23.
The match starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Still stinging from back-to-back heartbreaks in the Governors’ Cup and Commissioner's Cup — both at the hands of TNT — the Gin Kings enter the all-Filipino conference with a chip on their shoulder, determined to reclaim their place among the PBA’s elite.
This marks Ginebra’s first game in the Philippine Cup, and there's no shortage of motivation in the camp.After falling short of a title in both previous conferences, coach Tim Cone and his squad are expected to come out with urgency and renewed firepower, hoping to start their redemption arc on a high note.
Standing in their way is Terrafirma, a team on a two-game skid and currently at 1-2. Despite a promising start to the conference, the Dyip are now in search of answers following tough losses — and it doesn’t get easier against a Ginebra side eager to make a statement.
All eyes will be on how the Gin Kings respond to their recent setbacks, with fan favorites like Scottie Thompson expected to lead the charge in Ginebra’s quest for Philippine Cup glory.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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