Philippine Basketball Association will again play official games in Dubai. In cooperation with UAE Basketball Association and FBC Sharjah, the PBA are bringing 3 high-profile teams for 2 matches. Grandslam-seeking Talk & Text Tropang Texters will play Derby Ace Llamados and crowd-favorite Ginebra in a rare 2 consecutive days matches.

It will be the 2nd time for Ginebra and BMEG (formerly Purefoods) to play an official game in Dubai. In 2007 Fiesta Cup, Ginebra defeated Purefoods 92-82. Ginebra was without its superstars Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand and Eric Menk then. Purefoods was less Kerby Raymundo. Mark, Jayjay and Kerby were loaned in the National Team while Eric was nursing an injury. This time, these superstars are present.

Ginebra will also be sporting a promising back court courtesy of the surprising Rob Labagala and John Wilson along with Mike Cortez, Willie Miller, Ronald Tubid and Jimbo Aquino. Willie Wilson, Enrico Villanueva and high-flying JC Intal will add more flavor to the game for our kababayans.

Derby Ace will also have Rico Maierhofer, PJ Simon, Jonas Villanueva, Rafi Reavies, Roger Yap, Rommel Adducul, Don Allado, Marc Pingris and the newly-acquired MVP-contender Joe Devance.