Alaska sends TNT tumbling to first conference loss

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Alaska sends TNT tumbling to first conference loss
The Aces deal KaTropa their first loss in 4 games to tie their victims at 3-1

MANILA, Philippines – The Alaska Aces showed no mercy and sent TNT KaTropa tumbling to their first loss in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup conference, 110-100, on Sunday, May 13, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. 

Vic Manuel shot 12-of-18 from the field to score a career-high of 29 points while grabbing 12 rebounds in the game the Aces controlled all the way. 

The Aces pinned on KaTropa their first loss in 4 games to tie their victims at 3-1.

Jayson Castro led 5 TNT players in double-figures to finish with 18 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds.

TNT surrendered the first half to the Aces as the KaTropa shot 32.7% from the field compared to Alaska’s 48.9%.

By halftime, Antonio Campbell and  Manuel already scored double digits of 18 and 10 points, respectively.

TNT managed to cut the lead to 10 points midway through the 3rd quarter via a 12-2 run capped  by a Terrence Romeo triple, but Alaska quickly responded to put the lead back up to 20 points. 

 

The scores:

Alaska (110) – Manuel 29, Campbell 23, Casio 10, Abueva 9, Racal 8, Banchero 8 Enciso 7, Magat 7, Thoss 5, Teng 4, Baclao 0, Potts 0, Exciminiano 0.

TNT (100) – Castro 18, Romeo 17, Tyler 16, Rosario 15, Cruz 10, Pogoy 9, Semerad 5, Trollano 5, Reyes 3, Paredes 2, Golla 0, Carey 0, Garcia 0, Saitanan 0.

Quarter scores: 34-26, 59-43, 85-67, 110-100.

– Rappler.com

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More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.