ALASKA VS MERALCO
EVENTS: Full Game Replay
Where: SMART ARANETA COLISEUM
When: SUNDAY JULY 17, 2016
When: SUNDAY JULY 17, 2016
Alaska showed some signs of life as JVee Casio hit a bucket and Henten knocked down a free throw. After Hugnatan came away with a split from the line on the other end, RJ Jazul hit a huge three to make it a six-point game.
Meralco turned the ball over on the next possession before Henton drilled another big three as Alaska came to within three, 97-94, with 56 seconds remaining.
Durham made a basket but that was immediately answered by Vic Manuel, 99-96.
The Bolts then struggled to get the ball inbounds but even when they did, they could not create a good look against the pressing Aces’ defense, which made a crucial stop.
Alaska, though, could not tie the game on their offensive and Newsome corralled a big rebound with five seconds remaining. He sealed the game with a split from the line.
The Final Score Result:
MERALCO 100 – Durham 36, Newsome 19, Dillinger 13, Hugnatan 11, Hodge 5, Caram 4, Nabong 4, Alapag 3, Buenafe 3, Uyloan 2, Jamshidi 0.
ALASKA 96 – Henton 33, Jazul 13, Racal 11, Casio 8, Banchero 8, Manuel 6, Dela Rosa 4, Hontiveros 4, Thoss 3, Baclao 2, Exciminiano 2, Dela Cruz 2, Menk 0.
Quarters: 20-28, 48-46, 73-64, 100-96