Ginebra, Meralco eye playoff spot boost in PBA Season 50

Barangay Ginebra and Meralco are aiming to strengthen their playoff positions in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup this Friday.

Both teams currently sit in seventh and eighth place with identical 4-4 win-loss records.

A Top 4 finish with playoff bonuses appears unlikely, requiring them to win their remaining games and rely on other teams' losses.

The top of the standings is tightly contested, with Rain or Shine leading at 7-2, followed by San Miguel at 6-2, and Magnolia, Converge, and NLEX sharing third place at 6-3.

Talk 'N Text is also ahead of Ginebra and Meralco with a 5-3 record.

Ginebra will face Terrafirma, while Meralco will play Phoenix in crucial matchups as both teams strive to secure a guaranteed playoff spot.

Coaches Tim Cone and Luigi Trillo remain hopeful for a Top 4 bonus but are prioritizing securing a playoff berth first.