Photo: PBA Images
By James Ajero
A titanic rematch is afoot when TNT Tropang 5G tests their mettle against defending champions San Miguel Beermen in the PBA 50 Philippine Cup Finals.
This will be the second straight finals showdown between the two teams, with both squads setting their sights on the Jun Bernardino Trophy.
Here are the important dates and venues to watch out for in this best-of-seven matchup between two of the most successful ball clubs in the PBA.
Game 1
The finals series between the Beermen and Tropang 5G will officially kick off at 7:30 p.m. this coming Wednesday, January 21, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
Game 2
The second game between San Miguel and TNT will be played at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, also at the Ynares Center.
Game 3
The series shifts to the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City for Game 3, with action set to start at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25.
Game 4
The fourth game is set at 7:35 p.m. next Wednesday, January 28, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The occasion will also crown the Best Player of the Conference at 7:30 p.m.
Games 5-7 (if necessary)
If the best-of-seven series extends to a Game 5, the contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
If the series stretches to a Game 6 or 7, those matches will be staged at the Mall of Asia Arena with tip-off scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on February 1 and 4, respectively.
—JMS, Alta Sports