Alaska knocks out skidding Globalport

Games today:

Araneta Coliseum

4:15 p.m.- Barangay Ginebra vs. Barako Bull

6:30 p.m.- Rain or Shine vs. San Mig Coffee

The Alaska Aces bolstered their bid of earning a better seeding in the playoffs as they knocked off Globalport Batang Pier, 101-95, last night in an out-of-town game of the 38th PBA Philippine Cup at the Dipolog City Sports Complex.

Tying the Meralco Bolts at the fifth spot with identical 7-6 (win-loss) records, the Aces hope to win their final assignment against the Petron Blaze Boosters to further boost their bid of playing in a best-of-three series instead of having to overhaul a twice-to-win disadvantage in the quarterfinal round.

Rookie Calvin Abueva churned in another double-double performance for Alaska, tallying 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block as Alaska sealed a second straight victory after suffering four straight losses.

The loss officially booted Globalport from contention, suffering its eighth consecutive debacle to fall to 1-11.

Alaska built its biggest lead at 75-61 in the fourth but the Batangport came charging back behind Rey Guevarra. Alaska, however, recovered and cruised to the win.