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Talk ‘N Text hopes to keep its firm hold of the top spot when it squares off with San Mig Coffee in the main tiff as the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup resumes on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The league-leading Tropang Texters and the second-running Mixers entangle in a crucial encounter at 7:30 p.m. right after the opening tussle between Rain or Shine and Meralco at 5:15 p.m.
Defending champion Talk ‘N Text is currently at the No. 1 position with an 8-2 win-loss mark while San Mig Coffee is just a shade behind with 7-2 slate.
“We are aiming for the top two slots, that’s our goal right now. San Mig is on our heels. We need to get as many wins as we can,” said Tropang Texters coach Norman Black.
Talk ‘N Text beat San Mig Coffee in their first meeting, 85-74, but the latter have been on a roll since, winning their last five games.
“Talk ‘N Text jumped out quickly against us in our last meeting and that really set the tone for the whole game,” said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone, whose team is coming off a 93-73 victory against Barako Bull last Friday.
“We’ve got to come out with a little more readiness this time around. They’re just too good of a team to fall asleep on.”
In the opener, the Elasto Painters also try to stay in the race for a top two seat as they aim for win No. 8 against the Bolts.
Rain or Shine demolished Meralco in their first encounter, 106-81, but coach Yeng Guiao expects a different battle this time around.
“Meralco is always hard to match up for us more so at the guard position,” said Guiao who won’t be able to utilize the services of Jireh Ibanes due to injury.
“We can’t look back at our first meeting and expect to have an easy game. Meralco will be ready for us. We just have to be more focused on our game plan.”
Bolts said Ryan Gregorio said their aim to stay among the top four.
“The goal is to be steady at number four. With all the teams vying for crucial victories, it’s important that we come out with our defensive A-game against a solid Rain or Shine team,” said Gregorio.
Source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/san-mig-coffee-talk-n-text-in-battle-of-leaders-rain-or-shine-takes-on-meralco
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