Talk ‘N Text blasts Globalport for second straight win

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Jimmy Alapag reaches assist milestone as Talk 'N Text blows out GlobalPort, 106-93

ASSIST MAN. Jimmy Alapag became the 9th player in PBA history to notch at least 3000 assists. Photo by Nuki Sabio/PBA Images

MANILA, Philippines – Talk ‘N Text displayed their championship form in a 106-93 blowout win over Globalport in the PLDT myDSL PBA Philippine Cup on Tuesday, December 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The defending conference champions exploded for 64 first half points and led by as much as 21 midway in the second period on an Eliud Poligrates triple.

Danny Seigle, who played his first game for the Tropang Texters, Larry Fonacier, and Jimmy Alapag each had 11 points in the first 20 minutes of action.

The Batang Pier tried to mount a comeback in the second half but struggled with their offense, allowing Talk ‘N Text to build their biggest lead at 92-68 on a Jayson Castro free throw early in the fourth quarter.

Globalport managed to cut the lead down to 91-103 but the Tropang Texters were able to hold them off for their second straight win.

Jimmy Alapag paced the Tropang Texters with 17 points and 6 assists. Early in the game, Alapag became the 9th player in PBA history to notch at least 3000 assists after a sweet pass to Harvey Carey. He also played his 500th game under Talk ‘N Text, which drafted him 10th overall in the 2003 PBA Draft.

Coach Norman Black’s wards improved to 3-1 to share the third spot with idle Rain or Shine. Globalport meanwhile joined San Mig Coffee and Alaska at the bottom of the team standings with identical 1-3 slates. – with reports from Levi Verora/Rappler.com

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