By Ivan Saldajeno
Calvin Abueva put up beastly numbers again as Alaska turn back Kia, 85-75, to stay perfect after five games of the PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
Abueva scored 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting and grabbed 21 rebounds in the game where the Aces needed a late fourth quarter effort on both ends to take down the gutsy Sorentos.
Alaska built a 14-point edge, 66-52, after the third quarter due to a strong quarter.
But Kia opened a 14-3 run in the fourth period to cut the lead to three, 69-66.
Both teams came toe-to-toe for most of the final quarter.
Alaska finally pulled away for good after building the game-ending 8-2 run.
Box Scores:
Alaska 85-Abueva 23, Manuel 15, Hontiveros 12, Baguio 11, Banchero 7, Jazul 7, Menk 3, Eman 2, Exciminiano 2, Casio 2, Bugia 1, Dela Cruz 0, Dela Rosa 0, Thoss 0
Kia 75-Cervantes 18, Webb 13, Pascual 10, Buensuceso 8, Jaime 6, Dehesa 5, Raymundo 4, Lingganay 3, Alvarez 3, Thiele 2, Padilla 2, Sanga 1, Revilla 0, Alonzo 0
Quarterscores: 11-18, 39-38, 66-52, 85-75
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