2017 OPPO PBA PHILIPPINE CUP
Sunday night clash (5-4)Brgy. Ginebra vs Phoenix Fuel(5-4) Gin Kings star player LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, big men Dave Marcelo and Jervy Cruz who will fill in Aguilar’s sustained offensive and brilliance defensive shooting bring on his team to the top of PBA Philippine Cup tourney prelim 2017 edition.PHOENIX pounced on a shorthanded Barangay Ginebra, holding off the Gin Kings, 79-73, on Sunday to be become just the second team to clinch a postseason berth in the PBA Philippine Cup.
The Fuel Masters took advantage of a Gin Kings side that missed injured Japeth Aguilar, leading from start to finish as the high-octane offensive squad emerged victorious in a low-scoring game for a change.
The scores:
PHOENIX 79 – Wright 18, Intal 16, Enciso 11, W. Wilson 10, J. wilson 8, Lanete 5, Torres 5, Baguio 3, Borboran 2, Miranda 1, Caperal 0, Alolino 0
GINEBRA 73 – Tenorio 15, Caguioa 15, Thompson 10, Marcelo 10, Devance 8, Ferrer 7, Mercado 3, Cruz 3, Ellis 2, Taha 0, Helterbrand 0
Quarterscores: 17-10, 38-26, 57-47, 79-73
Recap:
PBA Replay January 22, 2017
EVENTS: Full Game Replay
Where: PHILSPORTS ARENA
When: SUNDAY January 22, 2016
When: SUNDAY January 22, 2016
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Sunday night clash (5-4)Alaska Aces vs Mahindra Floodbuster(2-6)
Mahindra, that remains in competition for a competition spot despite beginning 0-5, AK is aware of one loss might prove damaging to the team's match hopes.
The Floodbuster management even reactivated their taking part in coach, fighting legislator Manny Pacquiao to spice up the team’s morale against the Aces.
ALASKA gave Mahindra false hopes of pulling off an upset as it came through when it mattered to roll to a 107-91 victory on Sunday to get back on track and move closer to a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Calvin Abueva sustained his energetic play, pouring in 18 points, 10 boards, three blocks, one assist, and one steal in 27 minutes, while Vic Manuel also provided the biggest spark off the bench, finishing with a team-high 20 points.
ALASKA 107 – Manuel 20, Abueva 18, Casio 11, Jazul 9, Racal 9, Dela Cruz 7, Galliguez 7, Hontiveros 7, Thoss 5, Mendoza 5, Magat 3, Pascual 2, Exciminiano 2, Cruz 2
MAHINDRA 91 – Mallari 23, Escoto 16, Eriobu 15, Celda 10, Deutchman 9, Teng 7, Ballesteros 4, Paniamogan 3, Elorde 2, Yee 2, Revilla 0, Salva 0, Gallanza 0, Digregorio 0
Quarterscores: 27-27, 53-42, 74-72, 107-91