Alaska Aces beats Ginebra Kings in Game 2, 1 win away from title

By Under The Sun / Published on 18/05/2013

The Alaska Aces showed off its undisputed strong line up when it earned its second win over Barangay Ginebra Kings in a heated Game 2, 104-90, to move closer to its first PBA title in 3 years.

The Gin Kings surged in the opening quarter, with LA Tenorio leading the charge for an 11-9 lead. But the Aces quickly figured things out and overtook the Kings in the second quarter. At the end of the first half, Alaska was already leading by 17 points, 54-37.

After trailing the Aces by 18 in the third, Ginebra stepped on the gas with Kerby Raymundo and Tenorio producing a mini-run to cut Alaska’s lead to 14. But Dondon Hontiveros nailed several attempts beyond the arc and fired 3 straight shots from that area to push Alaska further, 87-68, with 7 minutes remaining.

The Kings refused to back down and went for a final push that cut the deficit to 10 points, 83-93, with 1:37 minutes to play. Alaska, however, closed out Game 2 almost effortlessly for a 2-0 series lead.

alaska-aces-wins-game-2-pba-2013_m.jpg, Jan 2022 — Alaska Wins 2013 PBA Championship

Obviously affecting Ginebra’s chances was import Vernon Macklin, who was seen limping for most parts of the game. Macklin only scored 8 points. - ABS-CBN news

Meanwhile, coach Alfrancis Chua was fined by the PBA officials for flashing a dirty finger against officials and fans.

Box scores

Alaska 104 - Thoss 16, Dozier 15, Abueva 15, Baguio 15, Hontiveros 15, Casio 13, Espinas 8, Jazul 4, Belasco 3, Dela Cruz 0.

Ginebra 90 - Helterbrand 17, Tenorio 16, Baracael 11, Raymundo 10, Macklin 8, Ellis 8, Labgala 5, Urbiztondo 5, Mamaril 4, Hatfield 4, Caguioa 2, Maierhofer 0.

Quarters: 25-23, 54-37, 74-56, 104-90

Alaska Aces beats Ginebra Kings in Game 2, 1 win away from title