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Ginebra Haters Should Be Worried: The Playoffs Are Coming | Tim Cone Concerned About Meralco

The PBA playoffs are upon us, and you can almost hear the collective heartbeat of Ginebra fans pounding like a war drum. Meanwhile, their haters? They’re probably sweating bullets right now.

For years, Barangay Ginebra has thrived in high-pressure situations, feeding off the energy of their die-hard supporters and delivering when it matters most. The bigger the stage, the stronger they become—like a championship-winning monster that refuses to die. And now, as the playoffs loom, the Kings are gearing up for another run at glory.

But here’s the twist: head coach Tim Cone isn’t as relaxed as you’d think. In fact, he’s got one major worry—Meralco.

The Meralco Threat: Is This the Year They Finally Break Through?

Ginebra and Meralco have a playoff history that’s as dramatic as a primetime teleserye. Every time these two teams clash, it’s a battle of grit, strategy, and sheer willpower. But if there’s one thing the Bolts have always struggled with, it’s overcoming the mighty Kings when it matters most.

This time, though, Meralco isn’t coming in as underdogs who are just happy to be here. They have weapons—Chris Newsome’s explosiveness, Allein Maliksi’s deadly shooting, and an import that’s causing serious problems for opposing defenses. They’ve been consistent all season, and their confidence is sky-high. If there was ever a time for them to finally take down Ginebra, it’s now.

And Tim Cone knows it.

Why Ginebra’s Haters Should Be Nervous

Despite Meralco’s rise, betting against Ginebra in the playoffs has always been a risky move. The Kings have a reputation for flipping the switch when the stakes are highest. And let’s not forget, they still have the ultimate playoff X-factor: Justin Brownlee.

Brownlee has tormented Meralco in the past, and if history repeats itself, he’s about to do it again. Add in the veteran leadership of LA Tenorio, the hustle of Scottie Thompson, and the physicality of Christian Standhardinger, and Ginebra’s title defense is looking very, very scary.

So, to the Ginebra haters out there, you might want to brace yourselves. You’ve been here before. You’ve doubted them before. And more often than not, you’ve been proven wrong.

Will this be the year Ginebra finally falls? Or are we just setting up another chapter in their never-ending reign of dominance?

Either way, one thing’s for sure: the PBA playoffs are about to get electrifying.