{"id":86281,"date":"2017-01-22T17:58:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-22T22:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=86281"},"modified":"2017-01-22T17:58:21","modified_gmt":"2017-01-22T22:58:21","slug":"alaska-eliminates-mahindra-from-playoff-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/01\/22\/alaska-eliminates-mahindra-from-playoff-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaska eliminates Mahindra from playoff chase"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vic Manuel (Pictured) led Alaska, which now joined a long logjam for second place at 5-4, with 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block, while Calvin Abueva added a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds with one assist, three blocks, and one steal. (Photo: Alaska Aces\/ Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA \u2013Alaska placed one foot into a PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal spot after mauling Mahindra, 107-91, in a crucial preliminary clash at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

The Aces rallied in the fourth quarter, going on a game-turning 14-3 run midway through the period to seal the deal.<\/p>\n

Vic Manuel led Alaska, which now joined a long logjam for second place at 5-4, with 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one block, while Calvin Abueva added a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds with one assist, three blocks, and one steal.<\/p>\n

Alex Mallari had 23 points, three rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and one block for Mahindra, which was formally booted out of playoff contention after slipping to 2-7.<\/p>\n

The said result also eliminated NLEX and Meralco from quarterfinal chase.<\/p>\n

Box Scores:<\/p>\n

Alaska 107 — Manuel 20, Abueva 18, Casio 11, Jazul 9, Racal 9, Dela Cruz 7, Galliguez 7, Hontiveros 7, Thoss 5, Mendoza 5, Magat 3, Pascual 2, Exciminiano 2, Cruz 2<\/p>\n

Mahindra 91 — Mallari 23, Escoto 16, Eriobu 15, Celda 10, Deutchman 9, Teng 7, Ballesteros 4, Paniamogan 3, Elorde 2, Yee 2, Revilla 0, Salva 0, Gallanza 0, Digregorio 0<\/p>\n

Quarterscores 27-27, 53-42, 74-72, 107-91<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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