The Knights outclassed the Eagles, 108-81, last Friday and remain the solid favorites in their 3 p.m. encounter.
Counting their 104-80 victory over Nueva Ecija last Wednesday, San Juan totes a 3-1 (win-loss) card for second place behind unbeaten LBC Batangas (5-0).
Gilbert Castillo’s return is expected to further fortify the Knights’ frontline rotation. The 6-foot-4 power forward served a one-game suspension for a punching foul on Davao’s Richard Caliao.
Meanwhile, Cebuana-Lhuillier guns for its fourth win in six games against Socsargen-Taguig in their 5:30 p.m. encounter. The Marlins remain winless after five games. — Joey Villar