It was a fantastic start for the Alaska Aces their opponent only score 6 points in a quarter is remarkable. Ginebra is known to win a game scoring more than 90 points but again their points is limited due to the sticky defense that the Aces played in the first quarter of the game 1 of the Finals. All necessary tactics were done by Coach Al Francis Chua but nothing seems to go Ginebra's way. Even worsts the reigning MVP Mark Caguioa is forced to play in the second quarter hoping to have contributions in points.
It is very evident that Ginebra is not ready last night to fight. It seems that they were too overwhelmed them being in the finals, after being so down in the eliminations. But what is the real reason why we we're beaten by the Alaska Aces? The Aces defense is the big factor why they won the game. Not to mention the shots for Ginebra is not going through even though they have good looks on the basket. Assist also is one factor for our failure, we let them rotate the ball so good having more than 20 assists last night and we are not even close enough to what stats they have in assist. Six players for Alaska scored double digits but it is only Vernon Macklin and LA Tenorio had double digits for the team.
Regardless of any reason, we lost the game because we did not play good defense on the first place. Their highest scorer is Jazul with 16 and even their import only scored 14 points. So, it is not how they shoot the ball it is all about how we play defense. Defense can only beaten by good defense. If they will not let us score let them not score any basket as well.
The bottom line is we are asleep all game long, I even thought one time it is even much better for the team to walk out rather than to receive the beating they are having. But the good thing about it is that we are able to put the lead closer at the last minute of the fourth quarter. But it was too late for the team, we woke up late to realize that going to the finals will not give us the trophy. Having a come back against a defensive team is not easy at all. This is a good sign for the team. We still have the whole series to adjust and come back. After all the we've been through this conference I know we can bounce back. It is really just an off night for the team.
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