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NorthPort makes debut vs Terrafirma
NorthPort and Rain or Shine will begin their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup campaigns on Saturday, April 12.
NorthPort, led by Commissioner's Cup Best Player Arvin Tolentino, faces Terrafirma Dyip in the opening game at 5 p.m., aiming to build on their previous success.
Tolentino expressed that reaching the semifinals and securing the No. 1 seed in the Commissioner's Cup was a significant morale and confidence booster for the team.
The Batang Pier will need to rely on their local talent to compensate for the absence of import Kadeem Jack.
Rain or Shine will play against the NLEX Road Warriors at 7:30 p.m. in their opening assignment.
The Batang Pier will try to use the gains of their last tournament to exact revenge on the Dyip, who eliminated them in a playoff for the last quarterfinals seat in last year's Philippine Cup.
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