Coach Alex Compton of Alaska Aces said "We must play smarter" after a big lost against the San Miguel Beermen last Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. And maybe the six reasons below are some of the answer why Alaska was being out-hustled and dominated by the SMB at Game 2.
1. David Semerad got under their skin.
Calvin Abueva and David Semerad
Calvin Abueva and David Semerad

2. San Miguel didn't back down from the physicality of Alaska.
The heat of Game 2 - PBA Philippine Cup 2014-2015
The heat of Game 2 - PBA Philippine Cup 2014-2015

3. Alaska is a defensive team but the Beermen's defense is more better this time.
Lassiter, Lutz, Semerad and Santos
Lassiter, Lutz, Semerad and Santos
4. They allowed Chris Ross to play his game.
Marcio Lassiter and Chris Ross
Marcio Lassiter and Chris Ross

5. Many SMB players played the game inside the paint this time and not only JuneMar Fajardo.
Chris Lutz drives
Chris Lutz drives

6. There is a really good rotation and many contributions from San Miguel's bench.
Banchero against Lassiter
Banchero against Lassiter