Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:15 p.m. – NLEX vs Phoenix 7 p.m. – Meralco vs Rain or Shine The Meralco Bolts’ bid to extend their unbeaten streak may have to take the backseat to Phoenix’s debut in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Phoenix, which bought the Barako Bull franchise for a reported R100 million to gain membership in a very exclusive club, takes on NLEX in the first game at 4:15 p.m. The second game will pit Meralco against Rain or Shine at 7 p.m. with the Bolts seeking a third straight win in as many games while the Painters go for a second straight victory. Phoenix, which will be known as the Fuel Masters, finally gets to see their name in lights, five years to the time when they first filed an application for PBA membership and were rejected. The PBA opened [...]