Aces snap skid, shut down Bolts
MANILA, Philippines -- With four players churning out conference-high numbers, Alaska Milk checked its skid as it hacked out a 91-82 win over Meralco Wednesday night.
Dondon Hontiveros, Cyrus Baguio and Sonny Thoss put in tournament best of 24, 23 and 20 points while Gabby Espinas got a career-high 23 rebounds as the Aces snapped a two-game losing skein and forced a tie at sixth place with the Bolts at 3-5.
With two three-pointers, Hontiveros got another career achievement becoming only the fifth PBA player to hit the 900th mark after Allan Caidic, Ronnie Magsanoc, Al Solis and Jimmy Alapag.
Second Game
ALASKA 91 - Hontiveros 24, Baguio 23, Thoss 20, Abueva 9, Espinas 7, Casio 4, Dela Cruz 2, Jazul 2, Exciminiano 0, Eman 0.
MERALCO 82 - Cortez 22, David 15, Hugnatan 15, Wilson 10, Al-Hussaini 8, Dillinger 8, Sena 4, Timberlake 0, Salvacion 0, Guevarra 0.
Quarters: 22-19, 50-45, 68-66, 91-82
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