No FIBA Asia break for PBA as full Govs Cup schedule announced

Gilas' stint in Beirut will not be in conflict with that of the PBA. (file photo)
By Ivan Saldajeno

MANILA--The FIBA Asia Cup period is still a series of game days for the PBA as the league announced the rest of the schedule for the Governors' Cup eliminations.

The league will have games on Aug. 13, 18, and 20, which will coincide with Gilas' stint in the said continental competition.

Kia battles Rain Or Shine while NLEX and Meralco slug it out on Aug. 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, while two consecutive twinbills will take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Aug. 18 and 20.

However, the PBA will not hold games on Aug. 9, 11, 12, 16, and 19.

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