Aces survive Express in OT, 97-91

MANILA, Philippines – Alaska Milk survived a mere 26-point output in the first half as the Aces got going in the fourth quarter and outlasted the Air21 Express, 97-91, in overtime in the PBA All-Filipino Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night.

Activated in this game, rookie Chris Exciminiano went 4-of-4 from the 3-point area and 2-of-3 from the two-point zone, helping a lot as the Aces chalked up a second win against three losses.

Losing an overtime battle for the second straight game, the Express moved down to 0-5.

The scores

ALASKA 97 - Abueva 19, Exciminiano 16, Jazul 13, Espinas 11, Thoss 10, Casio 7, Baguio 7, Dela Cruz 6, Belasco 4, Ramos 4, Hontiveros 0, Eman 0.

AIR21 91 - Canaleta 22, Manuel 20, Custodio 13, Cardona 12, Espiritu 10, Taulava 5, Yeo 4, Sharma 4, Jaime 1, Arboleda 0, Ritualo 0, Camson 0.

Quarters: 9-16, 26-29, 52-49, 80-80, 97-91