Ginebra vs Meralco in PBA semis; revenge match starts Wednesday

Barangay Ginebra and Meralco will face each other in a semifinal series for a PBA Commissioner's Cup ticket, marking their tenth playoff matchup since 2016.

Meralco seeks revenge after being swept by Ginebra in the quarterfinals of the last conference.

Ginebra coach Tim Cone acknowledges that his team got 'their butts kicked' and adds that Meralco has strengthened with new players like Troy Rosario and Jamie Malonzo.

The series, which starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, is crucial as a 1-0 lead could be pivotal for either team.

Meanwhile, Rain or Shine and Converge will play in their own best-of-three quarterfinal series starting at 5 p.m., with both teams looking to secure an early advantage.