"NorthPort and TNT Eye Quick Knockout Wins in PBA Quarterfinals

NorthPort and TNT Eye Quick Knockout Wins in PBA Quarterfinals

The PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup quarterfinals are underway, with top seed NorthPort set to face off against No. 8 ranked Magnolia on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The game tips off at 500 p.m.

NorthPort secured its spot in the quarterfinals after defeating NLEX Road Warriors 112-81 on Sunday night, earning them the twice-to-beat advantage and a chance to play Magnolia. Despite being the underdog, Magnolia coach Chito Victolero remains confident about his team's chances, stating, We're the underdog in this series. We're down in this series 0-1. So it's another do-or-die situation for us. However, NorthPort's Ricardo Ratliffe, who returned from a shoulder injury, is expected to lead the way with his impressive performance of 32 points and 16 rebounds against NLEX.

The key matchup between NorthPort's Kadeem Jack and Magnolia's Korean naturalized player will be one to watch. Meanwhile, Magnolia boasts a stable of veteran stars, including Mark Barroca, Ian Sangalang, Paul Lee, Calvin Abueva, and Rome dela Rosa.

In the other quarterfinal game, No. 2 seed TNT is looking to secure a swift win against No. 7 seed Eastern at 730 p.m. The Tropang Giga will rely on their Best Import candidate Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, along with gunners Roger Pogoy and Calvin Oftana, as well as veteran guard Jayson Castro.

Games today (Ninoy Aquino Stadium) 500 p.m. NorthPort vs Magnolia, 730 p.m. TNT vs Eastern

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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