(UPDATE) THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 48 kicks off its opening day with powerhouse squads TNT and Magnolia Chicken Timplados colliding in the lone game for the Commissioner's Cup on November 5 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Game time is 7 p.m.Magnolia’s James Laput (left) battles for the rebound against TNT players during the PBA on Tour on June 16, 2023 at the Ynares Sports Arena. PBA PHOTOBefore the titanic match, the PBA will be handing out individual awards to those who stood out from the previous season via the 47th Season Leo Awards at 4 p.m. before being followed by the opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. Defending champion Barangay Ginebra will face off with Magnolia on November 19 at the Big Dome to mark the first "Manila Clasico" of the season. This year marks the first time the PBA will start the new season with the Commissioner's Cup, veering away from the usual Philippine Cup.
