[Saba Sports News] Meralco will take on Rain or Shine at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Antipolo’s Ynares Sports Center, marking the end of the first week of the Philippine Basketball Association’s 49th season Committee Cup schedule.
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The game is likely to be very hot, pitting both sides against two strong, motivated teams, each with high-profile foreign recruits.
Chris Newsome and his teammates are undoubtedly the reigning All-Philippines champions, and the Rainbows’ performances over the past two seasons have re-established them as serious contenders.
Meralco managed to seal a 111-109 victory over Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the Committee Cup this season on Friday through a clutch one-handed basket by outback Akil Mitchell. The match was held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
As one of the last four finalists in the finals, the Rainbows will begin their Committee Cup campaign in this game, while bringing in foreign recruit Deon Thompson, who was added to the team in place of former foreign recruit Kenny Kadji.