The biggest loose ball was grabbed by Lee after Romeo Travis was smothered by a triple-teaming Alaska defense. The Aces still could have won the game but Harris missed a fall-away shot off Travis at the buzzer. The Magnolia locals terribly outperformed and outscored their Alaska counterparts, 39-24, as the Hotshots took the half at 53-40 after leading by 17 at 51-34. The scores:Magnolia 79 – Sangalang 20, Barroca 14, Jalalon 13, Lee 11, Travis 10, Herndon 6, Dela Rosa 4, Reavis 1, Melton 0, Brondial 0. Alaska 78 – Harris 28, Racal 13, Enciso 13, Pascual 6, Exciminiano 5, Cruz 4, Banchero 3, Teng 2, Manuel 2, Casio 2, Baclao 0.

Source: Philippine Star December 14, 2018 16:00 UTC