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| JV Casio and the Aces succeeded in drawing first blood in this pivotal semis duel. (image by Josh Albelda/Rappler) |
Game recap (adapted from Interaksyon):
ALASKA ACES over PUREFOODS STAR HOTSHOTS, 97-91
Box scores.
The Alaska Aces were down but never out as they came back from deficits as high as 18 points to beat the Star Hotshots, 97-91, and grab a 1-0 lead in their PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Alaska wiped out Star’s double-digit lead with a huge 34-19 third quarter and played steady in the fourth quarter to escape with a hard-fought victory.
Import Romeo Travis finished with 28 points on 10-for-13 shooting alongside 10 rebounds. JVee Casio stepped up for the Aces as well, scoring 18 points.
Chris Banchero chipped in with 10 and Calvin Abueva added 8 points and 7 boards for the No. 1 team.
Star’s James Yap started hot, hitting his first four shots, but he hit a cold spell and finished with a 5/10 clip, which was good for 13 points. Marqus Blakely paced the Hotshots with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while PJ Simon tallied 16 points off the bench. Mark Barroca had a splendid game, putting up 15 markers and 10 boards in the losing cause.
Line of the Game: Romeo Travis (ALA) - 28pts, 10rebs, 3asts, 2stls, 2blks, 10/13 FGs.
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| Mark Barroca and the Hotshots squandered an 18-point first half lead in the face of Alaska's relentless assault. (image by Paul Ryan Tan/Sports5) |
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| Romeo Travis and the Aces are now two wins away from breaking into the Govs' Cup Finals. (image by Paul Ryan Tan/Sports5) |
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