The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to secure a Finals spot or force a playoff with a win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in their crucial semifinal match in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to keep their five-peat hopes alive as they face the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the final game of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Thursday, April 3.
After a dominant straight-set victory over the Akari Chargers, the defending champions bounced back to keep their Finals hopes alive.
Pangs Panaga played a crucial role in that victory, contributing 13 points and earning Player of the Game honors.
With a chance to either clinch a spot in the Finals or force a playoff, Creamline's path is clear: a win over Choco Mucho is essential.
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Joining Panaga in the effort will be a fired-up team, including standout performances from Bernadeth Pons, who had a triple-double in the previous match, and Alyssa Valdez, who has consistently delivered for the Cool Smashers.
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History should favor Creamline, having lost just one in their 17 encounters against Choco Mucho dating back to 2019.
Tip-off for this pivotal matchup is set for 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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