By Ivan Saldajeno
ANTIPOLO--Alaska smoothly cruised to an 82-68 win against Blackwater in their PBA Commissioner's Cup meeting at the Ynares Center on Wednesday night.
The Aces led from wire to wire and quickly extinguished the Elite's fourth quarter run to take the win.
Damion James led Alaska with 29 points and 22 rebounds.
Marcus Douthit scored 21 markers for Blackwater.
Box Scores:
Alaska 82--James 29, Banchero 12, Exciminiano 10, Hontiveros 9, Abueva 7, Manuel 5, Thoss 4, Espinas 3, Jazul 3, Eman 0, Baguio 0, Dela Cruz 0
Blackwater 68--Douthit 21, Reyes 11, Gamalinda 11, Laure 8, Heruela 5, Salvacion 5, Faundo 4, Bulawan 2, Golla 1, Erram 0, Celiz 0, Acuna 0
Marcus Douthit scored 21 markers for Blackwater.
Box Scores:
Alaska 82--James 29, Banchero 12, Exciminiano 10, Hontiveros 9, Abueva 7, Manuel 5, Thoss 4, Espinas 3, Jazul 3, Eman 0, Baguio 0, Dela Cruz 0
Blackwater 68--Douthit 21, Reyes 11, Gamalinda 11, Laure 8, Heruela 5, Salvacion 5, Faundo 4, Bulawan 2, Golla 1, Erram 0, Celiz 0, Acuna 0
Quarterscores: 18-12, 41-33, 60-49, 82-68
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