MANILA, Philippines – Get ready to spend Christmas Day watching exciting basketball.
The PBA has slated a must-watch Christmas Day double-header with a "Manila Clasico" showdown set between old rivals Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Star Hotshots on Friday, December 25, 7 pm at the Mall of Asia Arena.
(BRACKET: 2016 PBA Philippine Cup playoffs)
The two storied teams will lock horns in phase 1 of the quarterfinals with the 4th seed Gin Kings holding a twice-to-beat advantage.
The Hotshots will try to force a rubber match which, if necessary, will take place on Sunday, December 27 also at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Fifth-seed and likewise twice-to-beat Globalport Batang Pier will open quarters action on Christmas Day as they clash with the dangerous Barako Bull Energy at 4:15 pm.
Check out the full quarterfinals schedule below!
– Rappler.com