THURSDAY’S PBA Governors’ Cup contest has the makings of a main event as Meralco and TNT tussle. The Bolts and Tropang Giga square off amidst their high position this conference as they share first place in Group A with a 5-1 win-loss record.
Meralco vs. TNT
When: Thursday, September 12. 5 p.m.
Where: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
Watch: RPTV, PBA Rush, Pilipinas Live
TNT looks to have a slight edge over Meralco, with the former downing the latter in their first round affair via rout, 93-73, last August 22, but don’t expect another blowout win by either team with the way they've been playing this conference.
Chot Reyes: “We have to understand that it’s not going to be the same. You can’t expect it to be the same type of basketball game. We know that it’s going to get much, much harder. We need to be prepared. We know from the start that Meralco is going to be the team to beat because, first of all, they are the All-Filipino champions with a very good quality import. We know how tough the team is going to be.”
Meralco overcame Magnolia, 82-74, last Saturday in Panabo City, taking advantage of the absence of an import for the Hotshots. TNT defeated Converge, 98-91, last Sunday to continue its winning ways and regain joint first place in Group A.
