Hapee,Tanduay duel for share of PBA DL lead

MANILA, Philippines - Hapee Toothpaste and Tanduay Light clash in a duel of fancied teams for a share of the lead with idle Jumbo Plastic while Cagayan Valley and Café France also gun for victories and a view of the top in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at the Ynares Arena, Pasig City.

The Fresh Fighters, bannered by Bobby Ray Parks, Troy Rosario and Garvo Lanete, dominated the AMA U Titans from start to finish to fashion out a 69-61 victory but are expected to face tough opposition from the Rhum Masters, who barely survived the MJM Builders, 78-77, last Monday.

Gametime is at 4 p.m. with the winner joining the Giants in the lead in the early going of the tournament.

The Rising Suns, meanwhile, hope to stamp their class over the Bread Story-LPU side in the 12 noon opener of a triple-bill that also features the Café France-Racal Motors faceoff at 2 p.m.