Shopinas.com faces acid test

Games today:

Araneta Coliseum

5:30 p.m.- Talk ‘N Text vs. Shopinas.com

7:45 p.m.- Meralco vs. Powerade

THE TALK ‘N TEXT Tropang Texters are tipped to solidify their hold of the solo lead when they collide with the winless Shopinas.com Clickers today in the first game of the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Texters are on top of the standings with a 6-1 (win-loss) record and have won four straight games after absorbing an 86-110 deficit at the hands of the Barako Bull Energy last Oct. 19.

Talk ‘N Text grabbing the solo lead was made possible after erstwhile league-leader Rain or Shine Elasto Painters faltered against the Petron Blaze Boosters last Sunday, 80-90.

Talk ‘N Text will continue to miss Ali Peek, who are recuperating from a gunshot wound inflicted by still unidentified gunman.

The Clickers are tenth and last spot with a woeful 0-9 record. Tournament format states that the number 10 and nine teams after the eliminations will be eliminated./EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CALVIN D. CORDOVA