PBA Semifinals 2018:
Alaska KOs Meralco, enters Finals anew
November 17, 2018 – Cuneta Astrodome
PBA Semifinals News 2018: Alaska Aces knocked out the Meralco Bolts, 99-92 to enter the Finals of the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup this Saturday at the Cuneta Astrodome. Reinforcement Mike Harris starred for Alaska with his 27 buckets and 14 rebounds, while JVee Casio made 14 points.
Notes:
➤ It was an all-around team effort for the Aces as Vic Manuel, Jeron Teng, and Kevin Racal all made 10 buckets apiece. Alaska is poised to reenter the PBA Finals after missing the cut for two years straight.
➤ Import Allen Durham powered the Bolts with his 31 points and 14 rebounds but fell short of leading them to a third straight Governors’ Cup championship appearance. Veteran Reynel Hugnatan also added 13 markers for Meralco.
➤ Alaska and Magnolia will battle for Game 1 of the best-of-seven PBA Finals series on December 5.
Game Scores:
Quarters: 21-28, 47-48, 68-60, 99-92.
alaska: 99
Harris 27, Casio 14, Manuel 10, Teng 10, Racal 10, Banchero 9, Enciso 7, Baclao 4, Thoss 4, Pascual 4, Potts 0, Exciminiano 0.
meralco: 92
Durham 31, Hugnatan 13, Newsome 12, Amer 10, Salva 10, Lanete 7, Caram 7, Hodge 2, Tolomia 0, Faundo 0, Canaleta 0, Dillinger 0.
Posted on November 17, 2018 - Cuneta Astrodome
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team
