It’s bittersweet for PBA officials, fans as final buzzer sounds for Alaska Aces

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2022 23:09:51 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO The clock finally struck midnight on the Alaska Aces’ storied foray in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Saturday, March 19 when hopes of a fairytale-like ending were dashed following their quarterfinal loss to the NLEX Road Warriors in their do-or-die match. Attempts to extend the swan song described as the “AlasDance” […]

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Alaska extends ‘farewell tour’ with big win over NLEX

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:10:45 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Games Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 3 p.m. — San Miguel vs Meralco 6 p.m. — Magnolia vs Phoenix (SMB, Magnolia twice-to-beat) Alaska made sure its game against NLEX would not be its “last dance” as it bucked an early deficit to score a 93-79 win and force their quarterfinal matchup in the […]

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Phoenix draws inspired game from new import to derail Alaska’s QF entry

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:57:30 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO New import Du’Vaughn Maxwell made a strong impression in his debut as Phoenix Super LPG defeated Alaska, 104-99, Thursday to snap a three-game skid in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Maxwell was what the doctor ordered for the team as he put up 21 points and 21 rebounds […]

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NLEX stops Alaska, enhances quarters bid

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:02:07 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO NLEX halted the winning run of Alaska,106-89, Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Kevin Alas scored 15 of his 19 points in the first quarter while import KJ McDaniels and Jericho Cruz put up impressive performances as the Road Warriors leapfrogged the Aces for third […]

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Alaska’s rising star wins PBAPC Player of the Week award

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:30:27 +0000

Alaska’s farewell tour in the PBA got off to rousing start as star guard Jeron Teng seized the driver seat in a bid to help the storied franchise cap off its final conference in the league on a high note. Days after the announcement of the team’s imminent exit in Asia’s first professional league after […]

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Aces start farewell tour auspiciously; Batang Pier nail 1st win

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:10:28 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Alaska came out victorious to officially kick off its farewell tour after outlasting Rain or Shine, 80-74, Thursday, in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Olu Ashaolu and Maverick Ahanmisi made timely baskets in the waning moments as the Aces prevailed a day after owner Wilfred Uytengsu announced […]

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5 companies make queries about Alaska franchise

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:40:23 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO A total of five companies have made inquiries about the Alaska franchise a day after announcing its decision to leave the PBA at the end of the season-ending Governors’ Cup. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday, Feb. 17 that three firms reached out to the league while two others came in contact […]

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Alaska’s exit will mark a time of great transition for PBA – Cone

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:59:07 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Tim Cone paid tribute to the Alaska Aces following his former team’s decision to end its three-decade participation in the PBA at the end of this season’s Governors’ Cup.The current Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach said he’ll cherish the memories and relationships during his time with the Alaska franchise which he steered […]

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Alaska stuns NLEX, completes QF cast

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:16:25 +0000

ALASKA stunned Northern Luzon Expressway (NLEX), 106-90, on Wednesday to complete the quarterfinal cast of Season 44 Philippine Basketball Association Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City. Riding on a strong start and great defense, the Aces controlled the game the rest of the way to close out the elimination round on […]

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PBA: NorthPort faces tall order vs San Miguel

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 23:00:23 +0000

Most of the attention will be on the top seed KaTropa as they are favored to run roughshod over the eighth seeded Alaska Aces in the 4:30 p.m. while the second-ranked Batang Pier face an acid test in No. 7 San Miguel Beermen at 6:45 p.m.

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