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The Aces win their eighth win in 11 games for an assured place in the Top 4, giving them an added advantage in the quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines – Alaska has won the second two-time incentive in the 2018 PBA Governors' Cup playoffs following its 95-85 win over the NorthPort, also held at the Colaneum Araneta on Sunday, Oct. 28. .
Mike Harris recorded a miserable 27-point double, 25 rebounds and 5 assists to give the Aces their eighth win in 11 games and a top 4 finish, giving them a decisive advantage in the quarterfinals. .
Although already eliminated, the Batang pillar was looking to change the standings after running 78-75 half-way through the fourth quarter on Rashad Woods' back-to-back buckets.
However, Alaska launched 14-0, highlighted by JVee Casio and Kevin Racal's triples, to build an 89-78 lead just two minutes off the clock heading for triumph.
Chris Banchero had 15 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds, while Jeron Teng had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Vic Manuel scored 12 points and 7 boards and Casio shot 11 points for the Aces.
Woods scored 33 points – including 18 in the fourth quarter alone – with 13 rebounds, to witness the end of the Batang Pier campaign at the closing conference at 2-9.
Stanley Pringle and Mo Tautuaa finished with 15 and 13 points respectively.
The scores:
Alaska 95 – Harris 27, Banchero 15, Teng 13, Manuel 12, Casio 11, Racal 9, Baclao 6, Enciso 2, Thoss 0, Exciminiano 0, Galliguez 0.
NorthPort 85 – Woods 33, Pringle 15, Tautuaa 13, Anthony 10, Elorde 4, Gray 4, Arana 2, Guinto 2, Gabayni 2, Espinas 0, Fortuna 0, Javelona 0.
Quarters: 24-15, 41-47, 64-62, 95-85.
– Rappler.com
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