Alas explodes against team that drafted him; TNT beats ROS

By Dugout Philippines

Kevin Alas put up impressive stats against the team the made him the second overall pick, Rain Or Shine.

Alas made 18 points and grabbed six rebounds for his new team, Talk 'n Text, which beat ROS, 99-76, in the nightcap of the PBA doubleheader at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

The Tropang Texters pulled away in the final three periods to turn back the Elasto Painters.

Ranidel De Ocampo led TNT with 20 points.

Jeff Chan scored 16 points to lead Rain Or Shine.

Box Scores:


Talk 'n Text 99-De Ocampo 20, Washington 18, Alas 18, Ganuelas-Rosser 11, Carey 10, Castro 9, Fonacier 5, Espiritu 3, Aban 3, Wiliams 2, Labagala 0, Ry. Reyes 0, Ro. Reyes 0, Seigle 0

Rain Or Shine 76-Chan 16, Uyloan 10, Norwood 10, Lee 8, Almazan 8, Quinahan 7, Teng 5, Cruz Jericho 5, Ibanes 2, Cruz Jervy 2, Belga 2, Tang 1, Arana 0

Quarterscores: 29-21, 56-45, 83-60, 99-76