MUNTINLUPA seeks the solo lead, GenSan parades a revitalized roster and reinforced Pampanga makes its debut Thursday when actoin in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season resumes at the Bren Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.
Muntinlupa has won its first four games and is picked to prevail when they tangle with the Quezon City Gaz N Go Capitals in the 4 p.m. opener.
The GenSan Warriors, toting a 2-0 card, are expected to field new acquisitions John Wilson, Larry Rodriguez, Jervy Cruz and YouTube sensation Kyt Jimenez when they clash with the Laguna Heroes (2-2) at 6 o’clock.
The Pampanga Giant Lanterns have enlisted the services of Justine Baltazar, veteran superstars Arwind Santos, Mark Pingris and Alex Cabagnot and rising star Encho Serrano for this year’s 29-team tournament.
Only the 6-foot-8 Baltazar, however, is sure to see action when Pampanga tackles the Negros Muscovados at 8 p.m. as the others are either finishing their playing contracts or wrapping up their commitments.
The Giant Lanterns, with homegrown talents Archie Concepcion and Jayson Castro Apolonio back, are slight picks over the Muscovados, who have a 1-3 card.
