Talk n' Text chalked up another line on the win column, but Alaska did give Talk n' Text a run for its money.
A neck-and-neck game from the get-go, the Tropang Texters ultimately prevailed in the grudge match of last season's semifinal showdown, 114-111, to notch its second win in the PLDT-MyDSL-Phillipine Cup.
Jayson Castro, the best point guard in Asia, once again delivered well with 33 points, but this time, he had help. Jimmy Alapag came through with 20 markers, Larry Fonacier had 18, and Harvey Carey chipped in 15 markers.
Jayvee Casio, who actually forged the extra five-minute period with a triple that equalized the game at 103-all, had 13 points, but failed to complete a drive in overtime to tie the game once again. Dondon Hontiveros had 15 markers but also failed to sink in two free-throws. Cyrus Baguio, who struggled with 10 points, had a chance to send the game to another extension with a three, but failed to drain the rainbow shot.
Second-year forward Aldrech Ramos top-scored for the Aces with 20 points on perfect 3-of-3 three-point shooting. Sonny Thoss had 16 points across his name along with 12 boards.
Carey himself carried the burden for the Texters during the final canto, being at the right place at the right time, getting offensive rebounds and other things that do not show at the stat sheet.
All in all, the game recorded 12 deadlocks and 19 lead changes. Also, neither Talk n' Text nor Alaska led by more than seven points in the game. (GS)
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