It will also be a duel for pride, given the two teams’ series of fierce battles in the 90s. They clashed in a title playoff the last time in the 2013 Governors Cup, with Magnolia – then carrying the San Mig Coffee banner with Marqus Blakely as import – prevailing to touch off a string of four straight title runs. With San Miguel now chasing an all-Filipino four-peat and Magnolia out to end a four-year title drought, the two teams could well figure in a dogfight. This is payback time,” said Fajardo, recalling his first year in the pro league marked by their sorry downfall to San Mig Coffee in the Governors Cup quarterfinals. Arwind Santos, Marcio Lassiter, Chris Ross and Alex Cabagnot said they’re highly motivated to stretch their reign in the tourney.

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2018 15:57 UTC