Source: GMA News
-- For the second straight series, Barangay Ginebra found itself in a deep hole in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup.
Willie Miller rebounded from a disappointing Game 1 showing, coming through with 18 points in leading the Alaska Aces to a 90-82 win over the Kings in their best-of-seven series Friday at the Astrodome.
The Aces now lead the Kings, 2-0, in their semifinals duel and will be looking to make it three in a row in Sunday’s Game 3.
Miller added eight rebounds and seven assists after finishing with only four in Game 1.
Enrico Villanueva scored 17 points to lead the Kings, who also trailed Talk `N Text, two games to none in the quarterfinals, a best-of-five affair.
Unlike in their 104-79 loss in the opener, the Kings put up a big fight this time, cutting a 13-point third quarter deficit to 86-82 in the final minute of the game.
But Sonny Thoss (17) scored underneath and Tony Dela Cruz (14) added two free throws to seal the win for the Aces.
Sunday Salvacion had 14 points for the Kings and Ronald Tubid 11.
JC Intal again was a big disappointment with only two points after scoring seven in Game 1. The former Ateneo stalwart averaged 23 points in five games during the Kings quarterfinal encounter with the Tropang Texters.
Injuries kept Eric Menk and Celino Cruz from suiting up for the Kings.
Friday, February 12, 2010
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