Petron extends 7th winning streak

By Elyrose S. Naorbe

Lucky Seven!

A huge run with strong moves made Petron Blaze Boosters extend their winning streak to seven games, and still maintains their standing after defeating the Alaska Aces, 103-100, Philsports Arena, in the 2013 PBA Governors' Cup.

Elijah Millsap's fade away shot over three black shirted Aces. Photo taken via Internet

The Blaze Boosters are assured for victory as they successively won their seven previous games over different teams. Last conference's champs Alaska had to settle for a 3-4 record.

The Aces played the catching game, as McKines sent Millsap to the line with 21.6 to go. Petron's import took care of both free throws, giving the Boosters a three-point lead.

The Aces tried to find an opening look from beyond the arc, but Petron covered Jayvee Casio and Cyrus Baguio. McKines' try from deep fell short, only for Millsap to miss two more free throws that would have put the game away.

The Petron locals and import established a good winning momentum and finally outshined Alaska Aces with only three-point deficit, 103-100.

Marcio Lassiter was the Best Player of the Game with 19 points and five rebounds.

The scores:

Petron 103

Millsap 35, Lassiter 19, Lanete 16, Santos 10, Fajardo 7, Lutz 7, Tubid 5, Kramer 2, Cabagnot 2.

Alaska 100

McKines 33, Thoss 17, Abueva 16, Casio 13, Baguio 10, Dela Cruz 6, Hontiveros 4, Eman 1,