The Hong Kong Eastern entered the 2024-25 PBA Commissioner’s Cup as legitimate contenders, building on their strong showing from the previous edition.
They proved their firepower by taking down TNT, Converge, San Miguel, and Ginebra, showing they could go toe-to-toe with the league’s best. However, inconsistency crept in, as they dropped three of their last six games, finishing with a 7-5 record before bowing out in the quarterfinals.
One major challenge? Fatigue.
Eastern juggled commitments in multiple leagues like San Miguel, TNT, and Meralco. They played two games in two days, including their quarterfinal match with TNT. This was a grueling stretch that likely contributed to their defeat. Did the heavy schedule hold them back? Or were there other factors at play?
Let’s dive into the season stats and break down Hong Kong Eastern’s run in this year’s Commissioner’s Cup.
