NLEX, Pharex clash in duel of top teams

MANILA, Philippines - NLEX and Pharex clash today in a duel of fancied teams in Group B even as Max Bond Super Glue debuts against Maynilad in the resumption of the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the FEU gym in Morayta.

The Road Warriors, behind Calvin Abueva and Ogie Menor, trounced Freego Jeans, 82-71, last week to kick off their title campaign in the inaugural tournament while the Batang Generix blasted Black Water behind Marlon Adolfo and Jayson Deutchman.

Gametime is at 4 p.m. following the 2 p.m. encounter between Maynilad and Max Bond in Group B.

Pido Jarencio and his Sumos will be the last to see action with the UST mentor expected to bank on a mix of young and veteran players led by Santiago Cabatu, Roel Hugnatan, Rudy Lingganay, Reil Cervantes, Mark Benitez and his own players in Jeric Teng and Jeric Fortuna.

The Water Dragons, powered by the roster of reigning NCAA seniors cage champion San Beda, fell to the Cobra Ironmen in their debut, 78-70.

The games will be aired on a delayed telecast at 6 tonight over IBC-13.