SNC Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – The 2012 Commissioner’s Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association formally commenced Friday night, February 10th, in which the Barako Bull promptly posted a big win against Alaska Milk via 98-78, first game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Willie Miller garnered 13 points of his overall 25 in the 3rd period, leading the rest of the Barako Bull to a victorious finish.

Meanwhile, the NBA veteran reinforcement for Barako, in the person of a 6-foot-9, 31, Derrmar Miles Johnson also did great on his first game with the Bull. He delivered 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists, overall. Other Bull players including Ronald Tubid, Don Allado and Leo Najorda also contributed with 10 points each for their team’s first victory.

Despite the win, BB coach Edmundo Baculi Jr. said that it still, “Very early to tell siguro Alaska played bad. It’s just the first game. Other teams have tough, huge import.”

“We were like this also last conference we learned our lesson well, no celebration yet. We have a good import but he’ll only be good if the locals are good,” he added.

Aces’ import Adam Parada finished the game with a total of 16 points, 15 rebounds and 2 blocks for Alaska. They were only down by 5 points at the halftime, 34-39 but when Miller delivered 13 of the Energy’s 33-17 salvo, this deficit further stretched up to 26 points in the final period.

Game for Sunday, February 12, 2012

Game 1: Alaska Milk vs Rain or Shine @ 4:15PM

Game 2: Petron Blaze vs Barangay Ginebra @ 6:30PM