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The race for playoff seats in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup continued to heat up this past Friday as Mahindra and Alaska got big wins.
Game Capsules:
MAHINDRA FLOOD BUSTER over NLEX ROAD WARRIORS, 106-96
Box Scores.
Alex Mallari fell one assist shy of a triple-double as the Mahindra Floodbuster registered their third victory after rolling past the NLEX Road Warriors, 106-96, in the clash of already-eliminated teams in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup Friday at Cuneta Astrodome.
Mallari tallied a career-high 30 points to go along with 10 rebounds and nine assists for an all-around effort for the Floodbuster who improved to 3-7.
Mallari also got help from Reden Celda, who finished with 18 points. NLEX, now languishing in the foot of the standings with a 2-8 card, was led by Eric Camson’s 17 points. (Interaksyon.com)
Lines of the Game:
Alex Mallari (MAH) - 30pts, 10rebs, 9asts, 3stls, 1 triple.
Eric Camson (NLX) - 17pts, 6rebs, 2asts, 1stl, 2 triples.
HIGHLIGHTS:
ALASKA ACES over PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS, 106-85
Box Scores.
The Alaska Aces walloped the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 106-85, to bolster their bid for a twice-to-beat ticket in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup Friday night at Cuneta Astrodome.
The win helped the Aces (6-4) clinch a quarterfinal spot and move a step ahead in the race to the second spot currently contested by seven teams, namely Alaska, TNT, Phoenix, Star, Ginebra, Rain or Shine and GlobalPort.
Vic Manuel dropped 21 points and grabbed seven boards while Kevin Racal made 20 markers to lead Alaska to its second straight win.
Matthew Wright top-scored for Phoenix with 18 points along with eight rebounds and four assists. He had a third quarter outburst that wasn’t enough to erase their deficit. (Interaksyon.com)
Lines of the Game:
Kevin Racal (ALA) - 20pts, 6rebs, 3asts, 2stls, 2 triples.
Matthew Wright (PHX) - 18pts, 8rebs, 4asts, 1stl, 1 triple.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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