Certainly it was embarrassing and frustrating and thankfully it was Game 1 and not Game 7,” said Cone. San Miguel started hot in Game 1, erecting a 17-2 early lead and led by as high as 36 points, 85-49, forcing Cone to pull out his starters in the final quarter. The Gin Kings erased Alaska’s twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals to reach the semis. This is the second time that the PBA will be playing a finals game in a venue in Lucena City. Last season, Alaska beat San Miguel in Game 3 of the Philippine Cup finals, 82-75, to take a commanding 3-0 lead that went down the drain as the Beermen won the next four games to shock Alaska.

Source: Manila Times February 25, 2017 13:27 UTC