Games Monday (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. – UP QRS/JAM vs Mindanao 4 p.m. – Caida vs Phoenix-FEU Carl Bryan Cruz and Paul Zamar waxed hot in the second half as CaféFrance recovered from a huge 24-point deficit in the first half to stun Caida, 90-87, and grab the solo lead in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The duo combined for 31 points in the second half, putting up an impressive shooting display as the Bakers stormed back from a 52-28 deficit midway through the second quarter to notch their fourth straight win in as many outings. Through their gutsy efforts, the Bakers managed to – bit by bit – wipe out the deficit until they took full control of the tempo of the game, posting an eight-point lead midway through the fourth period, 85-77. But Caida trimmed CaféFrance’s lead [...]
