PBA Governors’ Cup: Alaska notches first win at expense of Barako Bull

Jason Forte of Alaska INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Import Jason Forte led a balanced attack by Alaska as it pummeled Barako Bull, 104-84, Sunday night in the 2012 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Forte racked up 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter where the Aces put the game out of reach.

“It was nice to see activity from us defensively and that set the tone for us,” commended new Alaska head coach Luigi Trillo.

“We played aggressive basketball right from the first quarter,” Trillo said.

LA Tenorio controlled the tempo in his pace en route to 21 points, six rebounds and six assists while newly acquired forward Gabby Espinas had 18 points and seven rebounds apart from his decent defending against Jamine Peterson.

Peterson, the Energy’s skilled reinforcement, still managed to get 19 points but shot six-for-19.

Cyrus Baguio chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds as the Aces, now at 1-1, out-rebounded the Energy, 58-40.