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With TNT waiting in finals, Chot says team will be 'tested' against either of SMB, Meralco


They may have the advantage of time to prepare for the upcoming PBA Philippine Cup Finals, but for TNT Tropang Giga head coach Chot Reyes, either of their potential opponents in the Meralco Bolts or the San Miguel Beermen will surely provide a test for the All-Filipino crown.

Reyes said the two teams present different problems for the defending Philippine Cup champs.

"It's going to test our versatility because each team presents a different problem," Reyes said on Sunday in a post-game conference.

"We all know the problem that San Miguel presents with June Mar [Fajardo], with their size and overall talent. Meralco also presents a different kind of problem with their scrappiness and the way they play defense and their wingmen, they have great size in the wing position," he added.

For Reyes, the other semis series drawing even at 3-all is proof of how even the two teams are.

"Maski sino 'yun, we're really going to be tested."

SMB last played in the All-Filipino finals in 2019, while Meralco aims to clinch their first Philippine Cup finals stint this season. For TNT, this will be their third straight All-Filipino finals appearance.

Game 7 of the SMB-Meralco semis will be played on Wednesday.

—JMB, GMA News

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