[Saba Sports News] Even though TNT (the Special Effects Team) and Barangay Ginebra have won multiple titles in the history of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), both teams are still hungry teams in the finals of the Viceroy’s Cup.
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In season 48, Tropang Giga and Kings both failed to reach the title race in either conference, giving both sides plenty of motivation to look to overtake each other and end their respective title droughts.
“If we don’t win this game, it will be very disappointing as an organization. If we win, we’re going to be very excited, “said Ginnebula coach Tim Cone at Thursday’s final presentation.
“I’m happy to be here against a good team and a good coach. I think in the end it will come down to the ability of the players to execute and the team that can show their style, “stressed TNT coach Chot Reyes.
Defending champion Tropang Giga won the last title at the same event in 2023, beating Ginebra in six games to take the title.
Last season, they reached the quarter-finals twice, but failed to advance in both the Commissioner’s Cup and the Philippines Cup.