PBA: Alaska moves closer to finals

MANILA, Philippines – Alaska pulled off an 88-83 win over Sta. Lucia Wednesday night in their KFC Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup semifinals match up at the Astrodome in Pasay City. Willie Miller scored 20 points, grabbed four rebounds and issued four assists to help the Aces enjoy a 3-1 lead against the defending Philippine Cup champions in the best-of-seven semis affair. Alaska could finally wrap up the series and end Sta. Lucia’s title defense bid with a win on Friday also at the Astrodome. Joseph Yeo paced the Realtors with 24 points behind a perfect 9-of-9 shooting from the free throw line. He also had five rebounds. – GMANews.TV