The Alaska Aces deposed the Barako Bull Energy Cola, 109-82, in
The depleted Aces raced to a 31-14 lead after the first quarter.
But the Energy Colas opened the second period on a 23-11 rally to come to within five, 42-37.
Alaska reopened the double-digit edge by halftime and tried to pull away again in the third.
But Barako Bull again threatened a comeback and cut the lead to ten, 78-68, after three.
The Aces finally broke loose in the final frame as they built another 31-14 quarter to complete the rout.
Cyrus Baguio scored 16 points, ten in the first half, to lead Alaska.
Dennis Miranda and RR Garcia each had 11 points for Barako Bull.
Box Scores:
Alaska 109–Baguio 16, Banchero 14, Abueva 13, Manuel 11, Hontiveros 11, Jazul 9, Dela Cruz 9, Eman 8, Casio 7, Exciminiano 5, Dela Rosa 4, Vanlandingham 2
Barako Bull 82–Miranda 11, Garcia 11, Pennisi 10, Pascual 9, Fortuna 9, Salva 7, Lastimosa 6, Marcelo 5, Lanete 4, Najorda 4, Wilson 2, Intal 2, Salvador 2, Paredes 0
Quarterscores: 31-14, 56-45, 78-68, 109-82
But the Energy Colas opened the second period on a 23-11 rally to come to within five, 42-37.
Alaska reopened the double-digit edge by halftime and tried to pull away again in the third.
But Barako Bull again threatened a comeback and cut the lead to ten, 78-68, after three.
The Aces finally broke loose in the final frame as they built another 31-14 quarter to complete the rout.
Cyrus Baguio scored 16 points, ten in the first half, to lead Alaska.
Dennis Miranda and RR Garcia each had 11 points for Barako Bull.
Box Scores:
Alaska 109–Baguio 16, Banchero 14, Abueva 13, Manuel 11, Hontiveros 11, Jazul 9, Dela Cruz 9, Eman 8, Casio 7, Exciminiano 5, Dela Rosa 4, Vanlandingham 2
Barako Bull 82–Miranda 11, Garcia 11, Pennisi 10, Pascual 9, Fortuna 9, Salva 7, Lastimosa 6, Marcelo 5, Lanete 4, Najorda 4, Wilson 2, Intal 2, Salvador 2, Paredes 0
Quarterscores: 31-14, 56-45, 78-68, 109-82
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