Ginebra vs. Alaska
EVENTS: Full Game Replay
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
When: Sunday December 18, 2016
When: Sunday December 18, 2016
Preview:
The Aces zoomed to an early lead and never let up as they cruised to the blowout victory before a huge Smart-Araneta Coliseum crowd that enjoyed Star’s eight-point win over Rain or Shine in the opening game.
Ginebra-Alaska Replay Full Games
Recap:
ALASKA sustained its momentum by dealing Ginebra a 101-86 beating in a highly anticipated PBA Philippine Cup game that failed to live up to its billing on Sunday night.
Best Player of The Game:
RJ Jazul and Calvin Abueva led four players who scored in double figures for the Aces, who registered their third straight win after starting the season with two losses, while handing the Gin Kings their third loss in five games.
Kevin Ferrer emerged as the lone bright spot for the Gin Kings, scoring in double digits for the second straight game as the rookie forward ended up with a game-high 19 points built around five three-pointers, along with four boards in 30 minutes off the bench.
Japeth Aguilar, coming in as the Gin Kings’ scoring leader, was held to just 12 points and three rebounds in 22 minutes.
Final Boxscore Result:
Final Boxscore Result:
ALASKA 101 – Jazul 16, Abueva 12, Banchero 10, Manuel 10, Exciminiano 8, Cruz 7, Casio 7, Racal 7, Dela Cruz 6, Mendoza 6, Pascual 6, Hontiveros 4, Magat 2, Galliguez 0GINEBRA 86 – Ferrer 19, Aguilar 12, Devance 12, Mercado 8, Thompson 8, Marcelo 7, Cruz 7, Taha 6, Mariano 5, Ellis 2, Caguioa 0, Jamito 0, Tenorio 0
Quarterscores: 27-15, 59-44, 89-60, 101-86