Magnolia vs SMB in crucial PBA Season 49 matchup

Magnolia and San Miguel Basketball (SMB) will face each other on Wednesday, April 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in a crucial matchup for PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.

Both teams have started the season undefeated and are looking to maintain their unbeaten records while also positioning themselves as early leaders in the standings.

San Miguel's head coach Leo Austria acknowledges Magnolia's strength, particularly their frontcourt depth with players like Ian Sangalang and Zav Lucero, who outperformed Converge FiberXers' frontline in their previous game.

Austria is concerned about his team's limited big man options compared to Magnolia’s six big men, but emphasizes the need for San Miguel to work harder due to the high level of competition and the importance of the all-Filipino match-ups.

San Miguel boasts a roster that includes Marcio Lassiter, CJ Perez, Juami Tiongson, Don Trollano, and Jeron Teng, providing a balanced threat against Magnolia's formidable lineup.