It will become a Christmas Clasico affair as Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia look set to slug it out on December 25 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
The clash between two of the Governors’ Cup favorites is at 6:45 PM, serving as the main event of a double-header offering.
NLEX and Phoenix Super LPG will meet at 4:00 PM.
It is the league’s first Christmas Day games since 2017, where three of the aforementioned ball clubs also saw action.
With the Philippine Arena in Bocaue serving as host, the Road Warriors beat GlobalPort, 115-104, and the Gin Kings took down the Hotshots, 89-78.
Aside from the Christmas Day slate, the PBA on Friday also released the schedule of the other matches next week.
On December 22, Blackwater will take on Alaska at 3:00 PM, followed by the 6:00 PM encounter between Meralco and TNT in all-MVP affair.
December 26, meanwhile, will see Terrafirma battle San Miguel Beer at 4:00 p.m. in Alex Cabagnot’s first meeting against his former team.
The Tropang Giga and Rain or Shine will then meet at 6:45 PM.
