Giant Lanterns go for kill in Bacoor

MANILA, Philippines — On the cusp of history, Pampanga visits Bacoor for Game 3 today with the Giant Lanterns bidding to complete a sweep and capture the MPBL Fifth Season crown at the Strike Gym in Cavite.

The Giant Lanterns, rulers of the North Division, troop to the Strikers’ home turf at 7 p.m. with momentum on their side after taking care of the first two games of the best-of-five finale at home in San Fernando.

Pampanga, yet to absorb a loss in a perfect playoff run so far, trounced Bacoor – the South Division champion – in Game 1, 71-58, before escaping with a slim 68-65 win in Game 2.

The Kapampangans want no let-up as they face immense pressure to strike the final blow on the Strikers on their own soil and win their first MPBL national title.

“Homecourt nila. All the pressure is on us,” said Pampanga head coach and Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda.

Most Valuable Player Justine Baltazar, with Mythical Second Team member Archie Conception, is tasked to spearhead the way for Pampanga in their path to MPBL glory.

Baltazar and Concepcion keyed Pampanga’s Game 2 win.