Alaska torches Phoenix, secures quarters berth

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Alaska torches Phoenix, secures quarters berth

Josh Albelda

Manuel and Racal lead Alaska to a blowout win

MANILA, Philippines – The Alaska Aces raced off to a hot start and stayed in control the rest of the way to take down the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 106-85, on Friday, January 27, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay.

The Aces went above 10-2 in the early goings of the game and used a 35-22 second period to put the pressure on Phoenix, which could not make it a close contest.

Vic Manuel had 21 points to lead Alaska, while Kevin Racal spotted 20 points and 6 rebounds.

Matthew Wright led the Fuelmasters with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.

The win improved the record of Alaska to 6-4, while Phoenix dropped to 6-5.

The Aces shot 52% from the field, including 42% from deep on a 10-of-23 shooting clip. Alaska also did a good job sharing the wealth, recording 24 assists.

Alaska has a game remaining on its schedule against Rain or Shine.

Scores:

Alaska (106): Manuel 21, Racal 20, Jazul 14, Racal 10, Hontiveros 9, Abueva 7, Casio 7, Thoss 6, Magat 4, Exciminiano 4, Cruz 2, Mendoza 2, Galliguez 0, Dela Cruz 0

Phoenix (85): Wright 18, W. Wilson 14, Baguio 13, Enciso 10, Borboran 8, Caperal 7, Intal 6, Alolino 3, J. Wilson 3, Torres 3, Hayes 0, Lanete 0, Miranda 0

Quarter scores: 25-19, 60-42, 82-65, 106-85 – Rappler.com

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