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In tonight’s 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup action, Jeff Chan reminded everyone why he’s still one of the country’s best shooting guards, and San Miguel Beer snapped Alaska’s five-game winning streak.
Game Capsules (adapted from Interaksyon):
RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO-PAINTERS over MAHINDRA ENFORCERS, 103-98
Box Scores.
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters shrugged off a couple of bad breaks as they notched a tough victory over the Mahindra Enforcers, 103-98, for a third consecutive win in the 2016 Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Despite a first half ejection for Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao and a black eye to deadshot Jeff Chan, the Elasto Painters did enough to get the job done late as they improved to 4-3 for the conference, moving into a tie for fourth place in the team standings.
JR Quinahan led the way with 19 points, while Chan, who was scoreless in the first half, and Jericho Cruz each added 18 points. Import Mo Charlo had a well-rounded line with 16 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, although he only shot 3-for-12 from the field.
Mahindra drew a combined 48 points from LA Revilla and Augustus Gilchrist, while KG Cañaleta added 11 markers.
Lines of the Game:
Mo Charlo (ROS) - 16pts, 8rebs, 8asts, 1stl, 1blk.
Augustus Gilchrist (MAH) - 28pts, 11rebs, 1ast, 1blk.
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SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN over ALASKA ACES, 116-96
Box Scores.
The San Miguel Beermen got another one on Alaska as they cruised to a comfortable victory, 116-96, over the Aces in a 2016 Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup clash on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
San Miguel, which defeated Alaska in the Philippine Cup Finals by winning four straight games after falling behind 0-3, snapped the streaking Aces’ five-game winning run. The Beermen are now 4-2, while knocking the Aces down to 5-2.
Despite playing without back-to-back PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo, SMB had more than enough firepower in this one, with six different players making it to double-digit scoring.
Import Tyler Wilkerson led the way with 32 points while Alex Cabagnot added 22. Chris Ross, San Miguel’s Finals MVP last conference, had an all-around performance with 14 points, 12 assists and six rebounds.
Arwind Santos also had 18 markers, Marcio Lassiter chipped in with 14 and Gabby Espinas added 10.
Alaska import Shane Edwards finished with 15 points, tied for team-high honors with Ping Exciminiano. Vic Manuel added 13 markers.
Lines of the Game:
Tyler Wilkerson (SMB) - 32pts, 14rebs, 2asts, 2stls, 4 triples.
Shane Edwards (ALA) - 15pts, 12rebs, 1ast, 4stls, 3blks.
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