PBA Gov's Cup - Boxscore, Statistics of Alaska-Talk N Text Showdown; 'MVP Watch' Jason Castro Outshines Calvin Abueva
The PBA Governors Cup is starting to shape up to be a wild and brutal conference as a slew of violations and brawl marred this week's play. On Friday, the level physicality is about to get even higher as the Alaska Aces and Talk N' Text Texters renew their heated rivalry at 7:30 p.m at Mall of Asia Arena.
Streaming - Alaska vs. TNT (7:30 p.m)
Coming off a 84-74 loss at the hands of the Bolts, the Aces will try to get back to their winnings way, though they are aware that it would not be easy at all against the streaking Texters. After a shaky start in the season, the Texters recaptured their groove to split their first four games this conference.
Friday's main event will feature the showdown between the top two contenders for the MVP plum this seaso: Alaska's super rookie Calvin Abueva and Texters' and Asia's best point guard Jason Castro.
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Boxscore and Statistics of Alaska vs. TNT Showdown: Abueva (3 points and 11 rebounds in 15 minutes), Castro (15 points, 8 asssists, 6 rebounds in 36 minutes).