No Abueva magic this time as Alaska turns off Phoenix behind ‘Muscle Man’

Alaska denied Phoenix Super LPG a second consecutive victory since reinstating Calvin Abueva after returning to win, 105-97, Thursday night in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. the University of Angeles.

The Aces gradually fell back from a 14-point deficit in the second quarter before embarking on an offensive rally in the fourth quarter to continue their strong turnaround after a 0-2 start inside the bubble known as Smart Clark Giga City.

Mike DiGregorio scored 14 of his 21 points in the fourth, while Vic Manuel was once again stellar with 24 points on 11 of 14 shots to propel the Aces to their fifth win in eight games and increase their quarterfinals and four. Better opportunities.

“I couldn’t be more proud because they really showed that resilience that we talk about, which is what we have to dig into each and every game,” Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso said.

Matthew Wright scored 27 points but made 8 of 20 shots from the field, while Abueva had 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists, but the Fuel Masters squandered the opportunity to extend their winning streak to three games.

Phoenix fell to sixth place with a 4-3 card.

A Justin Chua basket gave Phoenix its biggest lead 34-20 in the opening seconds of the second quarter. Alaska held off until the fourth quarter when the tide turned in favor of the Aces.

DiGregorio hit Alaska’s three 3-pointers in the fourth, while Manuel dropped 10 in the period in which Alaska took the lead before walking away with a 15-point lead.

Robbie Herndon had 12 points, while center Rodney Brondial recovered from being thrown in Alaska’s 99-96 win over Terrafirma for two technical fouls by contributing eight points and 10 rebounds.

Scores:

ALASKA 105 – Manuel 24, DiGregorio 21, Casio 13, Herndon 12, Teng 9, Brondial 8, Ayaay 6, Tratter 5, Ebona 4, Ahanmisi 3, Galliguez 0, Public 0.

PHOENIX 97 – Wright 27, Abueva 18, Chua 15, Perkins 10, Jazul 9, Intal 8, García 7, Marcelo 2, Heruela 1, Ríos 0, Napoles 0.

Quarters: 19-29, 49-55, 71-75, 105-97.