NLEX shoots for No. 7 vs Jumbo five

MANILA, Philippines — Back at full-strength, NLEX puts its unbeaten streak on the line against a rejuvenated Jumbo Plastic squad Thursday in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at Ynares Sports Center in Pasig.

Toting a 6-0 slate, the Road Warriors try to move closer to an outright semifinal berth with a victory in the 2 p.m. duel with the Giants who have won four of their first five games.

Big Chill takes on Café France at 12 noon while Cebuana Lhuillier battles Boracay Rum at 4 p.m.

Armed with 3-2 records, the Superchargers and the Bakers hope to snap a three-game skid to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

The Gems are gunning for a fourth straight victory to enhance their bid for an outright semifinal berth.

The Road Warriors welcome coach Boyet Fernandez and San Beda stalwarts Ola Adeogun, Kyle Pascual, Ryusei Koga, Baser Amer and Art dela Cruz back to the lineup after their two-week training camp in Lithuania in preparation for the NCAA.

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