SMB fights for playoff spot, aims to avoid historic miss
San Miguel Beer (SMB), defending champions in PBA Season 49's Commissioner's Cup, faces uncertainty as they sit at 5-7 with only two games left in the elimination stage.
NLEX is positioned to potentially secure a playoff spot if they win their upcoming match against Eastern on Wednesday, while Magnolia's fate depends on their game against Meralco on Friday.
A double loss by NLEX and Magnolia would result in a triple tie for eighth place, with SMB having a superior quotient compared to Magnolia, giving them another chance against NLEX for the final playoff spot.
San Miguel Beer's coach Leo Austria's team is aiming to avoid becoming the first titleholder in 20 years to miss the playoffs after winning the championship.
The Beermen are hoping for favorable results from their rivals' games as they try to secure a playoff spot and prevent a repeat of their last missed elimination stage appearance in 2015.
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