PBA postpones Sunday games due to bad weather

The PBA postpones its games on Sunday, August 9, due to the bad weather.–INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines–The PBA postponed Sunday’s Governors’ Cup doubleheader at Ninoy Aquino Stadium due to severe weather conditions affecting Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

Rain or Shine and Phoenix were supposed to meet in the first game at 5:15 p.m. followed by the matchup between Barangay Ginebra and Blackwater at 7:30 p.m., but the league decided to move the twinbill to a later date as heavy rains continue to hamper most parts of the country.

“In the light of the severe weather conditions, and the safety of our fans, players, officials and staff as our top priority, the PBA has decided to postpone its Sunday games,” the PBA said.

The postponement came after the last two playdates were marred by delays due to roof leaks caused by the weather.

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Friday’s game between Magnolia and Meralco at Ninoy was halted for almost an hour due to a leak that became severe before the start of the fourth quarter.

The start of Saturday’s matchup of San Miguel Beer and guest team Macau was delayed due to a leak at Ynares Center Montalban in Rodriguez, Rizal, with the game also stopped for a few minutes near the end of the first quarter.

The postponed games were the first since Nov. 9 when the league called off a doubleheader in Rodriguez due to the threat of Typhoon Uwan.

Rain or Shine and Phoenix are currently tied for the lead in Group B with identical 4-2 win-loss slates, and would have faced off to dispute the solo lead in the standings.

The Elasto Painters handed the Fuel Masters their first defeat during their first round encounter.

Ginebra and Blackwater were eyeing wins to boost their respective chances of making the playoffs as among the top four teams in the group. Ginebra beat Blackwater by 30 in the first round.