Games Today (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 2 p.m. – AMA University vs Caida 4 p.m. – Tanduay vs UP-QRS/Jam CaféFrance was not in a mood to give the debuting Mindanao Aguilas a warm welcome. Out to send a message that they are determined to keep their crown, the Bakers demolished the Aguilas, 89-65, in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Rod Ebondo, the Foundation Cup Finals hero, came through once again for the Egay Macaraya-mentored squad as the 6-foot-7 scored 12 of his 16 points in the second quarter to set the tone for the team’s runaway victory. He highlighted his yet stellar show with nine straight points that enabled the Bakers to regain control of the game as they took a 32-19 lead. Unforgiving, the Bakers continued to score through their transition plays to jumpstart their title-retention bid in devastating [...]
