Marinero targets 2nd straight victory

MARINERONG Pilipino guns for a second straight win when it battles the dangerous Chélu Bar & Grill in the 2018 Philippine Basketball Association Developmental ( PBA D- League) Foundation Cup today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

The Skippers and the Revellers, both tagged as title contenders, will clash in the game day opener at 1 p.m.

Marinero posted an easy 95-83 win over AMA Online Education to start its campaign on a high note in the opening game of the second conference last week.

Head coach Koy Banal is expected to rely on Jorey Napoles, who erupted with 25 points, 15 rebounds and

to a breakthrough win. Another victory by coach Banal and his crew will give them a share of the top spot with idle Go For Gold that holds a perfect 2-0 win-loss record. But Chélu, which had a runner- its ence, is seeking revenge opening game loss.

Stevenson Tiu’s squad suffered a 78- 94 beating at the hands of Centro Escolar University ( CEU) last Thursday. for

- cruit Chris Bitoon were the only bright spots for the Revellers in that loss, as they scored 18 and 17 points, respectively.

Meanwhile, CEU also shoots for a second consecutive victory against Batangas in the second game at 3 p.m.

The Scorpions, under acting coach and team manager Derrick Pumaren and reinforced by Gilles Oloume, eye to follow-up their lopsided win against Chélu and join Go For Gold at the top.

The Generals, on the other hand, want to bounce back from a 75-88 setback to the leading Scratchers.