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San Miguel Beermen fighting to stay in PBA S49 Commissioner’s Cup Last-8
NorthPort and San Miguel Beer (SMB) will clash in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup, with the Batang Pier aiming for a Top 2 finish and the Beermen fighting to retain the eighth playoff spot.
The defending champion Beermen are uncharacteristically fighting to stay in the cutline for the Last-8 with a 4-5 record after three losses in their last four games.
SMB is precariously holding onto the No. 8 spot in the standings, barely ahead of Magnolia and NLEX, who both have 4-6 records.
NorthPort, with a 7-3 record, is already assured of a playoff spot but needs a win to secure a Top 2 finish and a twice-to-beat advantage.
SMB's fourth import, Malik Pope, needs to provide stability for the team as they face NorthPort's import, Kadeem Jack.
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