BELASCO'S BOMB LIFTS ALASKA

From: The Manila Times | Date: June 8, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Games Tomorrow (Araneta Coliseum)

4:40 p.m. - Ginebra vs. Red Bull

7:35 p.m. - Alaska vs. Coke

ALASKA was about to absorb a humiliating loss courtesy of its former ace. But the Aces didn't let that happen, thanks to the miracle shot by their new gem.

Nic Belasco capped Alaska's improbable comeback with a game-winning triple for a pulsating 95-94 win over Coca-Cola Wednesday night in Game 1 of their best-of-five quarterfinal series in the 2006 Gran Matador PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

Struggling all night, Belasco, a midseason acquisition by Alaska from San Miguel Beer, ...

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