GlobalPort falters late in close loss to Alaska

Naveen Ganglani

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GlobalPort falters late in close loss to Alaska
The Batang Pier commit costly errors in the end game as Calvin Abueva leads Alaska over GlobalPort
MANILA, Philippines – The GlobalPort Batang Pier committed costly mistakes down the stretch of the fourth quarter on Saturday, November 22, which led to a disappointing defeat at the hands of the league-leading Alaska Aces, 87-84, at the Xavier Gym in Cagayan De Oro City.

Calvin Abueva put up 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting and 6 rebounds to lead Alaska, who also received 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists from Jvee Casio. Sonny Thoss and Cyrus Baguio both scored in double-figures for the Aces, registering 10 points each and combining for 10 rebounds and 4 assists.

Terrence Romeo was on fire for the second straight game, putting up 26 points on 12-of-19 shooting. However, the former UAAP MVP didn’t get an opportunity to lead his team to a win with a few minutes left in the game.

Romeo’s last bucket came off a jumper that got the Batang Pier within nine, 82-73, as the clock hit the 4:31 mark.

A few minutes later, rookie Stanley Pringle hit a short jumper and converted a tough layup on the break to trim Alaska’s lead to just three, 87-84, with a little over two minutes to go in the game.

Both teams went cold from the field in the subsequent possessions. Thanks to a defensive stop with less than 50 seconds to go, the Batang Pier had an opportunity to cut Alaska’s lead to one or tie the game with a 3-pointer.

Off the time-out, Alex Cabagnot, who finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists, melted the game clock as he dribbled the ball at the top of the key. Once Cabagnot attacked the lane, the Aces’ defense collapsed on him, leaving a wide open Yancy De Ocampo in the right corner.

De Ocampo took the 3-ball, but hit the side of the backboard as his shot went haywire. The GlobalPort big man retrieved the offensive rebound, but his midrange jumper clanked off the rim.

After the Aces rebounded the miss, it took the Batang Pier about 10 seconds to commit a foul to stop the game clock. However, GlobalPort had a foul remaining before getting into penalty situation, leaving them no choice but to commit another intentional foul.

The Aces didn’t give them the chance to do so, as their quick and accurate crosscourt passes melted enough seconds off the game clock to seal the victory.

Pringle came off the bench and played 33 minutes, putting up 15 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 46% from the field. As a team, the Batang Pier made 43% of their shot attempts while going 7-of-22 from downtown.

Alaska shot 47% from the field, mostly scoring in the paint where they had 52 points to GlobalPort’s 28.

The win improved the Aces’ record in the 2014-2015 PBA Philippine Cup to a league-best 7-1. Abueva and company will be back in action when they go head to head with the 3-4 NLEX Road Warriors on Friday, November 28.

The Batang Pier, now 4-4, will take on the 6-1 San Miguel Beermen on Tuesday, November 25.

Scores:

Alaska (87): Abueva 19, Casio 14, Baguio 10, Thoss 10, Jazul 8, Menk 7, Manuel 6, Exciminiano 4, Banchero 4, Hontiveros 3, Dela Rosa 2, Dela Cruz 0, Eman 0,

GlobalPort (84): Romeo 26, Cabagnot 15, Pringle 15, Isip 12, De Ocampo 6, Buenafe 5, Ponferada 3, Jensen 2, Taha 0, Pinto 0, Cabrera 0, Baclao 0

Quarter Scoring: 15-22, 33-37, 66-60, 87-84

– Rappler.com

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