Talk ‘N Text, the reigning champion of the PBA will try to make their records clean as they will be fighting against Barako Bull while Rain or Shine and San Mig Coffee will meet in the second game in the PBA Philippine Cup held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The four teams are early frontrunners in the league as they sustain fine stars. The first game between the Tropang Texters will start at 5:15 PM while the Elasto Painters going up against the Mixers will slug it out at around 7:30 PM.
The Texters won their last game against the Mixers last Sunday with the final score at 85-74 in a game held at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
The Barako Bull on their part was successful also on their last game against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings with a 10-point led at 92-82 against the Ginebra team.
Rain or Shine and San Mig Coffee will also meet for the first time since their cl(–foul word(s) removed–)ic battle during the Governors Cup title duel.
Updates: Scores
Talk ‘N Text vs. Barako Bull: 1st Q = 17-18 2nd Q = 29-27 3rd Q = 22-16 Final Score: Talk ‘N Text – 79 vs. Barako – 76
Rain or Shine vs. San Mig Coffee:
Here’s the current standings of the PBA Philippine Cup:
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk N Text Tropang Texters | 4 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Rain or Shine | 3 | 1 | 0.750 |
| San Mig Coffee | 2 | 1 | 0.667 |
| Meralco Bolts | 3 | 2 | 0.600 |
| Alaska Aces | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| Barako Bull Energy Cola | 2 | 2 | 0.500 |
| Brgy Ginebra San Miguel | 2 | 3 | 0.400 |
| Petron Blaze Boosters | 2 | 3 | 0.400 |
| Air21 Express | 1 | 4 | 0.200 |
| Globalport Batang Pier | 1 | 4 | 0.200 |
