University of Perpetual Help System Dalta guns for the solo lead against the debuting AMA Online while EcoOil-La Salle and PSP seek bounce-back wins in the 2023 Philippine Basketball Association D-League Aspirant’s Cup Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Action unfolds at 2 p.m. with the Altas seeking a follow-up to their rousing debut before the reigning champion Green Archers and the Gymers take the court at 4 p.m.
The Altas handed PSP a reality check with a 93-82 win on Wednesday and a win Thursday would catapult them to the solo leadership in this short single-round robin eliminations.
“Our mindset is to win every game. That’s our goal every time because we’re using this as a preparation for the NCAA Season 99,” said Perpetual coach Myk Saguiguit as his wards look to improve from their eighth-place finish in the previous NCAA season.
Out to test the Altas are the Mark Herrera-mentored Titans, who are raring to plunge into action.
La Salle and PSP – which are currently in a three-way log jam with Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda – are also eyeing a crucial win with the solo second spot on the line.
La Salle continue to play without Mike and Ben Phillips anew due to their Gilas Pilipinas commitments and head coach Topex Robinson, who is currently in the United States.