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Feeling the heat:
5:00 pm- San Miguel vs Meralco at Ninoy Aquino Stadium
The top-notch team, San Miguel Beermen, is all set to take on the eighth-seeded Meralco Bolts in their first round-off battle on June 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 49 Philippine Cup quarter-finals.
The Beermen are on a quest, hoping to succeed in this match due to their twice-to-beat privilege, a strong incentive for their entry into the Top 4[6].
7:30 pm- Ginebra vs Converge at Ninoy Aquino Stadium
Boasting an identical advantage, Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings go up against Converge FiberXers at 7:30 p.m. The venue is once again Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Manila[6].
The ruthless Beermen
Much like a wounded beast, San Miguel is eager to recover from a pitfall in the Commissioner's Cup knockout stage, a setback that dampened the Beermen's spirit[7].
Coach Leo Austria has expressed his confidence in his team, believing that they'll shine when pushed against the fire[7].
The main event
Meanwhile, in the main game, the fourth-seeded Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings will do battle with the Converge FiberXers who have the twice-to-beat trump card[6].
On the other side of the spectrum, the TNT Tropang 5G managed to clinch a victory against the fifth-seeded Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on June 18, securing their twice-to-beat pass[1]. Unfortunately, the standings don't allow us to speculate on the winner of that match.
If the 2025 PBA basketball gods decide to bring back the TNT Tropang 5G's elusive dream of a Grandslam title[3], they will have to topple the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, whereas the Elasto Painters must overcome the challenges posed by the NLEX Road Warriors to advance[2].
Enrichment Insights:- On June 20, 2025, the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Quarterfinals schedule features the following games: - San Miguel Beermen (1st seed) vs. Meralco Bolts (8th seed) at 5:00 p.m. - Barangay Ginebra (4th seed) vs. Converge (5th seed) at 7:30 p.m.- The teams with higher seeds (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) have a twice-to-beat advantage, meaning they need to be beaten twice to be eliminated, while their opponents must win just once to advance.- Selected Enrichment Data: [1], [2], [3], [5], [6] and [7]
Basketball action continues as the San Miguel Beermen, known for their ruthless play, take to the court against the Meralco Bolts at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in the quarter-finals of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, hoping to redeem themselves after a setback in the Commissioner's Cup knockout stage. Meanwhile, in the main event, the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings, also with a twice-to-beat advantage, will square off against the Converge FiberXers in a sports matchup that promises intense competition.
