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THE Talk ‘N Text Phone Pals gun for solo leadership when they take
on the Purefoods TJ Giants Wednesday in the 2008 Smart-PBA Fiesta
Conference at the Ynares Sports Centers in Antipolo City.
The Phone Pals, fresh from their 90-80 conquest
of the Sta. Lucia Realtors in Cagayan de Oro City Saturday, are
currently tied with the Red Bull Barako Bulls are first place with
7-3 card.
The Giants, on the other hand, are near the
bottom of the standings at 3-5.
Meanwhile, the Magnolia Beverage and the Air21
Express part ways in the other game. Both are sporting 5-4 records.
The Phone Pals are having their finest start
since winning 10 of their first 11 games in the 2005 Philippine Cup.
They are currently the hottest team in the league, winning their
last two games, five of their last six and seven of their last nine.
Their only loss the past six games is a stunning 108-116 defeat at
the hands of perennial whipping boys Welcoat Dragons.
-- Frank Calapre
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