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Fresh Alaska draws 1st blood vs tired Ginebra
The opener of the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series between Alaska and Barangay Ginebra showed the obvious â the Aces looking very much fresh and the Kings appearing to be weary and tired. Coming off a three-week break, Alaska pounded an exhausted Barangay Ginebra side, 104-79, for a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven duel Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Alaskaâs Willie Miller, right, drives against Barangay Ginebraâs Ronald Tubid during Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series Wednesday at the Big Dome. Jeff Venancio
The scores: Alaska 104 - Thoss 21, De Vance 20, Tenorio 19, Dela Cruz 10, Borboran 8, Hugnatan 8, Fonacier 7, Miller 4, Cariaso 4, Cablay 3, Ferriols 0. Ginebra 79 - Caguioa 23, Salvacion 14, Tubid 8, Baguio 8, Intal 7, White 6, Wilson 4, Menk 3, Mamaril 2, Villanueva 2, Helterbrand 2, Cruz 0. Quarterscores: 29-17, 55-35, 78-62, 104-79.
Miller was the only starter who failed to finish in twin digits in scoring, finishing with only four points and three rebounds but had five assists. LA Tenorio ended up with 19 points and Tony De La Cruz with 10. Mark Caguioa led the Kings with 23 points, including 13 in the third period. At one stretch, he scored 15 of Ginebraâs last 17 points as the Kings threatened to within 78-64. That was the closest Ginebra could come, though. Alaska responded well with Reynel Hugnatan hitting two free throws and Tenorio firing a three-point shot as the Aces once more tore the game wide open, 83-64. âWe handled the pressure well when they applied a run," said Cone. JC Intal was held to seven points on 2-of-12 shooting from the field after averaging 23.75 points and close to 10 rebounds per game for the Kings in the quarterfinals. Ronald Tubid only came through with eight points while Eric Menk only finished with three points. - GMANews.TV More Videos
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