CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Greats start their last push towards the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) playoffs once they face the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys on Wednesday, August 12, on the Batangas Metropolis Coliseum.
With solely 4 video games remaining within the elimination spherical, Cebu is trying to shut out the common season on a robust notice and carry its present momentum into the playoffs, that are set to unfold in September.
The Greats are chasing their fourth straight victory after bouncing again from two consecutive dwelling losses in Lapu-Lapu Metropolis and Cebu Metropolis final July. Their newest win was an exhilarating 80–79 escape over the closely favored Quezon Huskers in Mandaluyong Metropolis.
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The three-game successful streak has propelled Cebu from fifth to second within the Southern Division with a 16–5 report. Biñan Tatak Gel leads the division at 16–4, adopted by Batangas Metropolis Athletics at 15–3 and the GenSan Warriors at 14–4.
Check earlier than MPBL playoffs
However Ilagan presents one other stern check.
The Cowboys are fourth within the Northern Division at 13–7 and are additionally coming off a victory, an 80–73 win over the Meycauayan Marilao Gems. Cebu should be sharp towards an Ilagan squad that enters the matchup with loads of confidence of its personal.
The Greats will as soon as once more lean on Mark Meneses, their constant scoring possibility who averages 15.7 factors per recreation. Jun Manzo leads the crew in scoring at 18 factors per recreation, though his availability has been inconsistent this season.
Cebu can even have a veteran-laden supporting forged in Wowie Escocio, Don Reverente, Andrey Armenion, Dondon Hontiveros, and JR Quinahan, together with its reliable group of position gamers of Al Francis Tamsi, Simon Camacho, Elmer Echavez, and Ron Dennison.
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After Ilagan, the Greats will face Meycauayan on August 17 on the Malolos Sports activities and Conference Heart, adopted by the Mindoro Tamaraws on August 21 on the Meycauayan Sports activities Advanced.
Cebu’s last elimination-round task comes on August 31 towards the league-leading Abra Strong North Weavers on the Ynares Heart.
With the playoffs drawing nearer, the Greats have little room for complacency. 4 video games stay, and each win may very well be essential in figuring out their place heading into the postseason.
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