After ending their forgettable Commissioner’s Cup with a two-game win streak, the Road Warriors continued their progress and chemistry-building with their new players as they moved a win from matching their win total in the last two conferences.
Aaron Fuller anchored the attack with 30 points, 20 boards, three blocks, and three steals, while Kevin Alas and Juami Tiongson delivered for the locals as the Road Warriors dealt the Aces their franchise-record ninth straight loss dating back to the last conference.
The Road Warriors also sustained their mastery of the Aces, going a perfect 3-for-3 in their meetings out of their five wins overall this season.
Alaska Aces vs NLEX Roadwarriors
EVENTS: 2017 PBA GOVERNORS CUP
Still, winning their opening game this conference is something to cheer about as the Road Warriors continued to flash their potential of what a Guiao-led squad looks like.
Alas played inspired basketball, finishing with 20 points, eight boards, and four assists in 29 minutes off the bench, while Tiongson added 13 points, five rebounds, and one assist in just 18 minutes.
The Final Scoreboard Result:
NLEX 112 – Fuller 30, Alas 20, Tiongson 13, Quinahan 9, Rios 8, Taulava 8, Mallari 7, Al-Hussaini 6, Soyud 6, Fonacier 3, Lastimosa 2, Baracael 0, Monfort 0, Ighalo 0, J. Villanueva 0
ALASKA 104 – Henton 27, Enciso 21, Abueva 12, Banchero 11, Thoss 10, Manuel 9, Casio 7, Racal 5, Dela Cruz 2, Magat 0, Exciminiano 0, Mendoza 0, Baclao 0
Quarterscores: 23-24, 56-55, 83-79, 112-104