THE PBA is set to play at the Mall of Asia Arena for the first time in nearly 10 months with Game One of the Commissioner’s Cup finals between TNT and Barangay Ginebra on Friday, March 14.
The league hasn’t played in the SM-owned venue since May 26, 2024 when Ginebra defeated Meralco, 89-84, in Game Five of the PBA 48th Season Philippine Cup semifinals.
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Game 2 of the finals series will also be played at the MOA Arena on Sunday, March 16.
The Tropang Giga and the Gin Kings will have one week before they fight for the championship after wrapping up their respective semifinals on Friday.
TNT overcame Rain or Shine, 97-92, while Barangay Ginebra defeated NorthPort, 126-99, in Game 5 on Friday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Schedule for the rest of the finals
Game 3 of the title showdown moves to the Philsports Arena on Wednesday, March 19, as Game 4 will be played at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City where the Best Player and Best Import of the Conference awards will also be handed out.
The final three matches of the finals, if necessary, will be at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, March 23; Wednesday, March 26; and Friday, March 28.
All of the finals games will start at 7:30 p.m.
TNT will be looking to win another title at Ginebra's expense, having won their two previous championship clashes – the 2023 and 2024 Governors’ Cup.
Even for this Commissioner’s Cup Finals, the import match-up will pit Rondae Hollis-Jefferson against Justin Brownlee.
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