Phoenix faces Racal, eyes 1st round sweep

Games Today (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 4 p.m. – Topstar ZC vs Tanduay 6 p.m. – Racal vs Phoenix With their old form slowly coming back, the unbeaten Phoenix Accelerators eye their sixth straight win when they battle the Racal Tile Masters today in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Led by Mike Tolomia, Phoenix posted its most lopsided win of the tournament last Monday when it pummeled Topstar ZC Mindanao, 126-77 in a performance that could be the turning point for the team coached by Eric Gonzales. Mike Tolomia The Aspirants Cup champion Accelerators have struggled in recent games despite their top-billing before their masterful rout of the winless Aguilas. “It gave me confidence na pag ganyan ang ipakita ninyo, kahit sino ang iharap sa atin, magpo-profit tayo dahil grabe ang hard work nila sa practice,” said Gonzales. However, Gonzales warned [...]