San Miguel Beermen’s Season 49 Opener
- The San Miguel Beermen, led by import Quincy Miller, begin their PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup campaign against the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.
- Miller, a three-year NBA veteran, joins the Beermen after a stint with the East Asia Super League and prior PBA experience with Converge FiberXers (2022) and TNT Tropang Giga (2023).
- The team aims to recover from their previous season’s semifinal loss to Barangay Ginebra Kings.
Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters’ Struggles
- Phoenix, led by their 6-foot-9 import Donovan Smith, is seeking their first win after a 0-2 start in the tournament.
- They suffered a heavy defeat to Hong Kong Eastern (102-87) in their opener but showed improvement in a narrow loss to Meralco Bolts (111-109).
- Phoenix struggled in the first conference, finishing last in their group with a 1-10 record.
Key Matchup and Expectations
- The Beermen look to capitalize on Phoenix’s slump and hit the ground running in their opening game at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
- Phoenix hopes Smith’s presence will help them contend and turn their season around in the midseason tournament.
The game is set for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off, promising an intense showdown between a team seeking redemption and another looking to rebound from a tough start.