Jawbreakers complete D-League Final 4

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Zark’s Burger-Lyceum hacked out an 82-77 triumph over Centro Escolar University on Thursday as the Jawbreakers completed the Final Four cast in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

MJ Ayaay spearheaded the Jawbreakers’ rally from 72-61 with 7:27 left via a 21-5 closing run as Zark’s sealed a best-of-three clash with second-ranked Marinerong Pilipino starting Tuesday.

Ayaay posted 15 points, four rebounds, five steals, and four blocks to make up for the absence of CJ Perez from the final 4:54.

Jayvee Marcelino led Zark’s Burger with 17 points, twin brother Jaycee contributed 10, while Cameroonian Mike Nzeusseu tallied 12 points and 16 rebounds.