Armed Forces of the Philippines tries to boost its bid for an outright semis berth when it faces skidding Judiciary today, while Philippine National Police goes for win No. 6 in the 7th UNTV Cup at the Pasig City Sports Center.
The AFP Cavaliers collide with the Judiciary Magis at 2 p.m. with the former going for their second win in the second round and seventh overall in as many games since the first round of elims.
With a 2-5 record, the Magis need to win their remaining three games, including today’s match, if they want to advance to the quarters.
The top two teams after the second round advance to the semis automatically, with the third to sixth placers playing in the quarters and the last two placers taking an early vacation.
In the quarters, the No. 3 team battles No. 6, while fourth-ranked team tangles with No. 5 in similar best-of-three series.
Led by former University of the East star Ollan Omiping, the PNP Responders take on the NHA Builders at 5 p.m. while defending champion Senate tries to end a three-game losing run when it faces Department of Agriculture.
The Responders are coming off a 69-61 win over the Magis that improved their record to 5-2 while the Builders are toting a 4-2 mark.
Standings:
Group A: AFP (6-0), PNP (5-2), PITC (4-3), Senate (3-3).
Group B: Malacañang-PSC (5-1), NHA (4-2), DA (3-4), Judiciary (2-5)