HIGHLIGHTS: PBA 2015 opening

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Rappler live blogs the opening ceremonies of the PBA 40th Season as well as the opening games featuring Kia vs Blackwater and Ginebra vs Talk 'N Text

MANILA, Philippines – The PBA 2015 is finally here. 

The 40th season of the PBA officially opened on Sunday, October 19, at the brand-new Philippine Arena. (IN PHOTOS: PBA’s 40th season opening ceremonies)

Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao registered a win in his debut as a playing-coach in Asia’s first play-for-pay league as the KIA Sorentos came from behind to defeat fellow expansion team Blackwater Elite, 80-66.

LA Revilla led the charge for Pacquaio’s KIA Sorentos. Revilla finished the game with a career-high 23 points with 7 rebounds on 10-of-15 shooting from the field.

In the second game, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel opened their Philippine Cup campaign with a 20-point drubbing of the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, 101-81.

Japeth Aguilar was named best player after tallying 18 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 blocks

Relive the opening ceremonies and updates on the games on Rappler’s live blog.

– Rappler.com

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