NLEX tries to extend its unblemished streak to five when it battles Converge the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup on Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Road Warriors and FiberXers clash at 5:15 p.m.
Defending champion TNT and San Miguel Beer face off in a titanic clash at 7:30 p.m.
Under new coach Jimmy Alapag, NLEX has won its first four outings, including a 110-96 spanking of San Miguel.
NLEX faces a Converge side that has lost its last two games since opening the conference with three straight wins.
The FiberXers are hopeful that import Jamaal Franklin will be able to adjust better and be able to work better with the local players led by Justin Araña and Justine Baltazar.
Franklin played for the FiberXers in the 2023 Governors’ Cup as he came in to replace Jalen Hudson.
Meanwhile, the Beermen are fresh off a 143-105 demolition of Titan Ultra Giant Risers.
SMB faces a TNT five that is expected to welcome the return of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, brother of three-time PBA Best Import Rondae.
Rahlir is coming in to replace Darius Days.
TNT is fresh off a 110-107 win against Converge behind Rey Nambatac’s game-winning triple.
