Justin Harper led GlobalPort with 32 points and 17 rebounds while Romeo added 26 markers, highlighted by five triples, to lead the march of Batang Pier to the quarterfinal round and face top seed Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Tuesday. The win also spoiled Abueva’s spectacular performance as the Alaska forward tallied a conference-high 31 points and grabbed 13 boards. Ping Excimiano had to chance to increase Alaska’s lead but muffed an open drive and Stanley Pringle sank two free throws for a 103-102 lead for Batang Pier. JOSEF RAMOSThe scores:GLOBALPORT 107 – Harper 32, Romeo 26, Pringle 21, Guinto 8, Cortez 6, Pessumal 5, Anthony 5, Grey 3, Maierhofer 1, Mamaril 0, Forrester 0, Paredes 0, Pennisi 0. ALASKA 106 – Jefferson 32, Abueva 31, Banchero 16, Manuel 9, Exciminiano 8, Racal 3, Enciso 3, Galliguez 2, Cruz 2, Thoss 0, Pascual 0, Hontiveros 0, Dela Cruz 0.

Source: Manila Times June 04, 2017 15:11 UTC