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Here are some things to watch in Alaska vs Purefoods:

COACH:

Without a doubt, one of the key match-ups in this game won’t even be on the hardwood. Instead, it will be at the sidelines, where opposing coaches Tim Cone and Alex Compton are sure t match wits. In terms of their head-to-head match-ups, Compton has the slight edge over the more fancied Cone, but we all know that real winning happens in the playoffs, right? In that respect, Compton still has a lot to prove before he can rival the achievements of coach Tim.

Previous match-ups:

ALA beat SMC in 2014 Govs Cup elims: 93-84

ALA beat PUR in 2014-2015 PHL Cup elims: 93-73

PUR beat ALA in 2015 Comm Cup elims: 108-88

Coaching head-to-head: Compton leads, 2-1.

Here are some things to watch in Alaska vs Purefoods:

COACH:

Without a doubt, one of the key match-ups in this game won’t even be on the hardwood. Instead, it will be at the sidelines, where opposing coaches Tim Cone and Alex Compton are sure t match wits. In terms of their head-to-head match-ups, Compton has the slight edge over the more fancied Cone, but we all know that real winning happens in the playoffs, right? In that respect, Compton still has a lot to prove before he can rival the achievements of coach Tim.

Previous match-ups:

ALA beat SMC in 2014 Govs Cup elims: 93-84

ALA beat PUR in 2014-2015 PHL Cup elims: 93-73

PUR beat ALA in 2015 Comm Cup elims: 108-88

Coaching head-to-head: Compton leads, 2-1.

Here are some things to watch in Alaska vs Purefoods:

IMPORTS:

DOMINANT DENZEL

The play of Denzel Bowles has been the single greatest thing that pushed PUR up the standings this conference. He has just been a beast on both ends of the floor, finishing strong around the basket and hitting his perimeter shots. It sure looks like he has regained the form that helped him lead the then B-Meg Llamados to the Commish Cup title a few years ago. ALA has to find a way to slow him down or they’re done. Simple as that.

Comm Cup stats: 33.4ppg, 15.2rpg, 3.8apg, 2.8bpg, 48.5 FG%

– Top 3 in scoring among imports

– Top 4 in rebounding among imports

– Top 3 in assists among imports

– Top 3 in blocks among imports

DEMON DAMION

When PUR beat ALA earlier this conference, the Hotshots were pretty dominant, but one guy who didn’t play in that game and who is playing quite well right now is ALA import Damion James. James has shown a lot of versatility as the Aces’ import, able to score from all over the floor, grab a ton of rebounds, and play great defense. Demon Damion should be prove to be a great match for Bowles, and whoever plays better will certainly boost his team’s chances of winning. James, however, has to improve his FG shooting clip.

Comm Cup stats: 26.7ppg, 14.3rpg, 2.0apg, 2.1spg ,1.4bpg, 1.9 triples per game, 39.9 FG%