MERALCO will play in back-to-back playdates, including the key match against Barangay Ginebra, as it goes for a twice-to-beat spot in the quarterfinals of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup.
Under the week's schedule released on Tuesday, the Bolts will go up against NLEX at 3 p.m. on Wednesday before facing the Gin Kings on Thursday 2 p.m. in two games that will have a big bearing on the quarterfinal race.
The Gin Kings are also battling for their playoff lives in the match against the Bolts, needing a victory to at least keep their title-retention bid alive.
Alaska will also be playing in back-to-back playdates, facing San Miguel on Wednesday at 6 p.m., and NorthPort on Thursday at 4:35 p.m. at the Don Honorio Ventura State University gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.
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Holding a 7-2 win-loss record, the Bolts only need to win one of their final two games of the eliminations in order to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
If the Bolts lose their two remaining games, Magnolia will secure the final incentive and will join TNT in the top two entering the quarterfinals.
The Aces are also in a must-win situation in their two games against San Miguel and NorthPort. The Beermen and the Batang Pier are also in need of victories as they try to boost their rankings in the playoffs.
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