Set for 7 p.m., Rain or Shine and NLEX, two teams which struggled in the previous conference, look to start their respective campaigns in the import-laden tournament on the right foot.
The Elasto Painters won the title last year over the Alaska Aces in six games of a best-of-seven series with import Pierre Henderson-Niles.
This time around Rain or Shine is parading former GlobalPort Batang Pier reinforcement Shawn Taggart as import.
While with GlobalPort last year, Mr. Taggart averaged 34.4 points, 14.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 blocks. He is expected to provide ceiling and athleticism to the paint masters, who finished eighth in the Philippine Cup.
Having had to go through a difficult time in the previous conference, Rain or Shine veteran Gabe Norwood said they will try to make up for it in the about-to-start tournament, more so since they are the defending champions.
On game 1 match-up players and teams, road warriors, elasto painters, floodbusters, Mahindra Floodbuster takes on Meralco Bolts today in the PBA CUP. March 17, 2017 at TV5 provider online @sports5 pba full game, @Smart Araneta Coliseum, Friday night 4:15PM.
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Time to revenge of Meralco bolts after Mahindra blasted 105-92 final score points to end Manila bolts journey of 2017 Philippine cup 2017. The Bolts reeled to a fifth straight defeat as they replaced the Floodbuster at the bottom of the 12-team standings at 2-6 to end his career of all Filipino cup.
When: 17 MARCH 2017
Events: PBA COMMISSIONERS CUP SERIES 2017
Where: SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
PBA today, on game 2 match-up mahindra enforcer will face off meralco bolts on March 17, 2017 at TV5 provider online @sports5 pba full game, @Smart Araneta Coliseum, Friday night 7:15PM. 2017 Commissioner's Cup, There is important rules about imports for every team, The qualified height limit work to imposed is at 6-foot-10.
