May 22, 2023

PBA D-League: Scorpions, Altas in crucial duel

CENTRO Escolar U and skidding University of Perpetual Help System Dalta seek crucial win Tuesday in the 2023 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

The Scorpions and the Altas duel at 4 p.m. in a game that promises to be tight and physical as the two teams jockey for playoff spot.

The Scorpions (2-1) are riding high on a two-game win streak and occupy solo third spot while the Altas (2-2) have lost two consecutive losses games after a strong start to be at No. 4.

Both teams are hoping to finish in the top two to earn outright spot in the finals.

CEU, the UCBL champion, bowed to reigning champion EcoOil-La Salle in the opener but regained its championship form and has since score a pair of victories , including a 92-85 overtime win against three-time NCAA champion Letran.

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"Marami pa kaming lapses so we have to continue getting better. We need games facing UAAP and NCAA teams. Now, it's Perpetual so it's a welcome opportunity for us to step up anew. Pagbubutihan pa namin," said CEU coach Jeff Perlas. (JBU)