MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, the Malacañang Patriots will be playing in the championship series of UNTV Cup against Season 1 champion Judiciary Magis.
Game 1 of the best-of-three title playoffs is set at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday at Ynares Sports Arena.
The season 1 champion Magis will be led by Supreme Court Administrator Midas Marquez and the “Big 3” composed of Don Camaso, Ariel Capus and John Hall.
Meanwhile, the Patriots will bank on their vaunted defense and run-and-gun offense lead by TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva, Paul Yamamoto, Samuel Ignacio and Melvin Verches.
“We will review our videos to see our mistakes and also how the Judiciary is playing. And the saying that ‘Defense is Championship’ is real, so we will further improve our defense.”
Malacañang patriots and Judiciary Magis met only once this season during the second round eliminations. The Magis defeated the Patriots by just four points, 69-65.
Meanwhile, for the first game at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, the Senate Defenders will battle against the AFP Cavaliers for the third place.
The exciting games will be aired live at UNTV. (BERNARD DADIS / UNTV News)