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Munzon tempers expectations as Titan makes debut
Newcomer Giant Risers, formerly NorthPort and rebranded as Titan Ultra, is set to make its PBA debut against the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Coach Johnedel Cardel is urging his team to adopt a "beast mode" mentality, emphasizing toughness and aggressive defense.
The Giant Risers will rely on veterans like Calvin Abueva and Joshua Munzon, alongside younger players such as Cade Flores, Fran Yu, and Chris Koon.
Joshua Munzon, who averaged 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.0 steals in the previous season, urges the team to manage expectations due to their newness and developing chemistry.
Their debut game against the Meralco Bolts, featuring stars like Chris Newsome and Cliff Hodge, is scheduled for 5:15 PM at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
The game will be followed by a matchup between San Miguel Beer and NLEX, with San Miguel Beer launching their Philippine Cup title defense.
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