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Alaska seeks 5th win
By WAYLON GALVEZ, Manila Bulletin
After facing them twice in the playoff the past two years, including a face-off in the 2007 Finals, Alaska coach Tim Cone
knows fully well that they will be in for a rough sailing against the Sta. Lucia Realtors.
“They always bring great discipline, as well as defensive intensity to their game,” said Cone on Tuesday as they prepare for
a grudge rematch with the Realtors this Wednesday in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
Like in their previous games, experts predict another emotional encounter, if not a bruising one when they clash in the
featured match at 4 p.m.
The Aces, for one, are out to extend their four-game winning run in the season-ending tournament.
The Realtors, on the other hand, are determined to improve their 3-1 card. If they win, they will grab a piece of the lead with
the Aces. San Miguel Beer (2-2) meets winless Rain or Shine (0-4) in the curtain raiser at 5 p.m.
“Alaska beat us in a tune-up game, so we know what they can do. We have to stay disciplined in our execution and have a
solid defensive game if we want to get our fourth win,” he added.
By WAYLON GALVEZ, Manila Bulletin
After facing them twice in the playoff the past two years, including a face-off in the 2007 Finals, Alaska coach Tim Cone
knows fully well that they will be in for a rough sailing against the Sta. Lucia Realtors.
“They always bring great discipline, as well as defensive intensity to their game,” said Cone on Tuesday as they prepare for
a grudge rematch with the Realtors this Wednesday in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
Like in their previous games, experts predict another emotional encounter, if not a bruising one when they clash in the
featured match at 4 p.m.
The Aces, for one, are out to extend their four-game winning run in the season-ending tournament.
The Realtors, on the other hand, are determined to improve their 3-1 card. If they win, they will grab a piece of the lead with
the Aces. San Miguel Beer (2-2) meets winless Rain or Shine (0-4) in the curtain raiser at 5 p.m.
- Of the Aces’ four wins, two were against pre-
season top contenders, beating the Beermen in
Panabo City, 85-74, and the Barangay Ginebra
Kings, 105-92, last October 25.
- However, they will be up against the Realtors
who are coming off a 101-93 victory over the
Burger King Whoppers last Friday, that made up
for their 83-100 setback to defending champion
Talk ’N Text.
- Cone said much of the early success of Sta.
Lucia should be credited to the motivating power
of coach Boyet Bautista – who was one of the
tough guards during his time in the league.
- Also, Cone said that the trades SLR made in the
off-season by acquiring Gabby Espinas, Chris
Pacana, as well as comebacking Ardy Larong
and rookie Josh Urbiztondo, who scored a career-
best 24 points against BK, has helped SLR with
its running game.
- “They have more quickness for this year, which
we’ll have to overcome,” he said.
- Like Cone, Fernandez sees a tough battle with
the Aces, saying: “We need to bring our A-game.”
“Alaska beat us in a tune-up game, so we know what they can do. We have to stay disciplined in our execution and have a
solid defensive game if we want to get our fourth win,” he added.
