ALASKA is aiming to gain a piece of first place once more, even as streaking Rain or Shine looks to continue its winning push when they face separate opponents in a rare Monday playdate of the 2016 Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup.
Currently in second, the Aces (5-2) want to get back on the winning track and regain a piece of first place as they take on slipping Mahindra (3-4) at 4:15 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum today, while a heavyweight bout between the red-hot Elasto Painters (4-3) and Tropang Talk ‘N Text (3-4) follows at 7 p.m.
The Aces are also set to gain a berth in the quarterfinals should they triumph over the slumping Enforcers.
Following a conference-best five-game winning streak, Alaska got its hot run halted by rival San Miguel Beer in a 96-116 loss.
Games Today
(Smart Araneta Coliseum):
4:15 p.m. – Alaska vs. Mahindra
7 p.m. – Talk ‘N Text vs. Rain or Shine