The recent deal, which changed the outlook for the PBA Philippine Cup title image, serves as the backdrop for skidding Northport at the matchup pitstory TNT and Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday.
TNT will shoot in their fifth straight victory after a 0-3 start, but hopes to hear good news in the 5pm contest about whether the league will grant approval for the deal to win Jordan in search of Mikey Williams’ rights.
On Thursday, Tropang 5G played the wait game the day after agreeing to swap.
In return, TNT is set to pick up talented security guards in the headlines, and he made a considerable impression at his only meeting for Converge at the Commissioner Cup.
Having a player like the headline known for his outside shooting, passing ability and defense should definitely thrill the Tropan 5G team who saw the hopes of Grand Slams cheer up in this impending trade.
“It’s good. It’s exciting to go to a club with a lot of history and lots of classes,” the headline said, but said his status was “fluid” due to a back injury that prevented him from converging in an ongoing tournament.
For now, TNT wants to maintain momentum led by the duo of Calvin Oftana and RR Pogoy.
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Meanwhile, Northport will take action for the first time to pace Magnolia on Tuesday due to Calvin Abueva’s ageing population, and pace Magnolia for Jerik Baranza and future draft picks.
The Batang Pier has a 1-6 record and is eliminated with a Tropang 5G loss. This is a spectacular slump after an unlikely semi-final in the Commissioners Cup led by Arvin Tolentino, Joshua Munzon and Navarro.
Meanwhile, Barangay Ginebra and Meralco renew their rivalry at 7:30pm, with the winner securing a place in the quarters.
Ginebra won 5-2 in fourth place for the third consecutive win, while Meralco reaches the final mission at 5-5.
Defending champion Bolt will compete in the PBA in Dubai Basketball Champions League Asia next week.
The losses won’t risk Meralco’s quarter-final chances, but depending on the outcome of the remaining games, they could put the bolt in a situation where they’ll make the playoffs at least eighth.
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Meralco is actually the first of Ginebra’s two rival games, returning to the Big Dome on Sunday, facing Magnolia on the expected debut of Hot Shot.
Ginebra has a scary 101-99 victory over Blackwater, indicating that the final stretch is against a formidable opponent.
