Beermen, Tropa seek 3-1 cushionRanidel de Ocampo is joined by his family, PBA chairman Ricky Vargas, Commissioner Willie Marcial and other PBA officials as his No. But ever defiant, Barangay Ginebra and Meralco would prefer to make it a level affair at 2-2. The Beermen seized control of the best-of-seven contest against the Gin Kings after countering a 90-99 opening loss with back-to-back wins, 93-84 and 91-85. Kaya naman ito, kaya,” said “The Kraken,” who did his part under the boards as Don Trollano presided over the offense and rifled in 33. Like I said in the last game, we have no illusion that it’s going to be easy,” said TNT coach Chot Reyes.

Source: Philippine Star January 10, 2026 19:00 UTC