[Saba Sports News] TNT head coach Chot Reyes is taking a cautious approach to the upcoming PBA Governors Cup showdown with the Meralco Bolts. Both teams have 5-1 records in Group A, while Tropang Giga had thumped their rivals 93-73 in their first meeting.
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This matchup is not only about the pride of both teams, but also about playoff qualification. According to the tournament format, the top four teams in each group will advance directly to the last eight after 10 group games. According to an analysis by PBA chief statistician Fidel Mangonon III, six wins would essentially guarantee a playoff berth. As a result, Reyes knew that this match would be against a much stronger Meralco opponent than before.
Both teams will be at their best to secure qualification in advance, which is bound to make the match