29 Dec 2008
Gary David scored 20 points and Wynne Arboleda had 17 and 6 assists as the Air21 Express makes Cyrus Baguio's Air21 debut a sweet one with a 94-82 win over the frustrated Purefoods TJ Giants in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
“When I was watching the two contenders, nakita ko ‘yung firepower ng San Miguel,” Air21 mentor Bo Perasol said. “Magkakaroon kami ng mismatch sa bigs nila, but sa wings makaka-matchup kami very well.”
“Pero it’s the same, if we can have the same intensity on defense, magkakaroon kami ng kumpiyansa sa opensa naming,” he added.
Arwind Santos who had 13 points and 11 rebounds, played great defense on Purefoods' Kerby Raymundo all night, not giving him any rhythm at all. Marvin Cruz had 11 points for Air21. Baguio struggled in this game, making only 6 points with 5 turnovers in 20 minutes.
The win sets up a January 4 meeting against the San Miguel Beermen, who won earlier in the evening against the Cca-Cola Tigers. The Express have lost both games against the Beermen so far this season.
An altercation between Purefoods’ James Yap and assistant coach Koy Banal occurred with seven minutes left in the fourth with Air21 up, 80-62, allegedly on defensive lapses by the Giants.James Yap led the Giants with 26 points. Enrico Villanueva notched his conference-leading 11th double-double with 17 points and 11 rebonds. Raymundo finished with 14 points.
Scores:
Air21 94 - David 20, Arboleda 17, Santos 13, Cruz 11, Allado 8, Baguio 6, Intal 5, Quinahan 4, Kramer 4, Canaleta 4, Billones 2, Sta. Maria 0.
Purefoods 82 - J. Yap 26, Villanueva 17, Raymundo 14, Lanete 9, Alvarez 6, Simon 5, Aban 3, Belga 2, Robinson 0, R. Yap 0.
Quarterscores: 19-14, 48-37, 72-58, 94-82.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
San Miguel clobbers Coca-Cola
29 Dec 2008
Old reliables Dondon Hontiveros, who finished with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Olsen Racela knocked down consecutive jumpers each just when the Coca-Cola Tigers trimmed 1 46-67 21-point deficit to just 7, 71-78, lifting the San Miguel Beermen to a 99-89 win at the start of the Wildcard Phase of the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
The win set the Beermen to another knocj=kout match against the winner of the second game between the Purefoods TJ Giants and the Air21 Express.“
This is somehow the path God allowed us to be in,” said SMB coach Siot Tanquingcen, whose powerhouse team was a pre-tournament favorite but wound up in the wildcard after finishing the eliminations at sixth.
“We just have to make sure we do our best, put in all our efforts dahil ang results darating yun,” he added. “We just have to play with the talent we have and let the chips fall as they may.”
“Against Purefoods you have to deal with James (Yap), Kerby (Raymundo), Rico (Villanueva). Sa Air21 naman, you have to deal with everybody, including ‘yung dalawang bago nila (Cyrus Baguio and Celino Cruz),” he pointed out.Danny Seigle, in his second game back after a long layoff due to various injuries, contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds in just 21 minutes. Lordy Tgade added 15 and 5 and Dorian Pena 14 and 8 for the Beermen.The next playdate will be on January 4, 2009. The wildcard winner will face the 3rd-ranked Brgy.
Ginebra Kings.Asi Taulava, who has missed the Tigers' previous three games, played despite having a fractured finger and led Coca-Cola with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Ronjay Buenafe added 15 and 6, Mark Telan 12 and 13 and Ricky Calimag 11 and 6.The Tigers became the second casualty of the tournament.
Scores:
San Miguel Beer 99 - Hontiveros 24, Seigle 16, Tugade 15, Pena 14, Custodio 9, Washington 9, Pennisi 6, Racela 5, Villanueva 1, Baguion 0.Coca-Cola 89 - Taulava 20, Buenafe 15, Telan 12, Calimag 11, Cabagnot 9, Macapagal 8, Sanots 8, Catli 3, Arigo 3, Dimaunahan 0, Misolas 0.
Quarterscores: 32-22, 52-38, 75-62, 99-89.
Old reliables Dondon Hontiveros, who finished with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and Olsen Racela knocked down consecutive jumpers each just when the Coca-Cola Tigers trimmed 1 46-67 21-point deficit to just 7, 71-78, lifting the San Miguel Beermen to a 99-89 win at the start of the Wildcard Phase of the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
The win set the Beermen to another knocj=kout match against the winner of the second game between the Purefoods TJ Giants and the Air21 Express.“
This is somehow the path God allowed us to be in,” said SMB coach Siot Tanquingcen, whose powerhouse team was a pre-tournament favorite but wound up in the wildcard after finishing the eliminations at sixth.
“We just have to make sure we do our best, put in all our efforts dahil ang results darating yun,” he added. “We just have to play with the talent we have and let the chips fall as they may.”
“Against Purefoods you have to deal with James (Yap), Kerby (Raymundo), Rico (Villanueva). Sa Air21 naman, you have to deal with everybody, including ‘yung dalawang bago nila (Cyrus Baguio and Celino Cruz),” he pointed out.Danny Seigle, in his second game back after a long layoff due to various injuries, contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds in just 21 minutes. Lordy Tgade added 15 and 5 and Dorian Pena 14 and 8 for the Beermen.The next playdate will be on January 4, 2009. The wildcard winner will face the 3rd-ranked Brgy.
Ginebra Kings.Asi Taulava, who has missed the Tigers' previous three games, played despite having a fractured finger and led Coca-Cola with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Ronjay Buenafe added 15 and 6, Mark Telan 12 and 13 and Ricky Calimag 11 and 6.The Tigers became the second casualty of the tournament.
Scores:
San Miguel Beer 99 - Hontiveros 24, Seigle 16, Tugade 15, Pena 14, Custodio 9, Washington 9, Pennisi 6, Racela 5, Villanueva 1, Baguion 0.Coca-Cola 89 - Taulava 20, Buenafe 15, Telan 12, Calimag 11, Cabagnot 9, Macapagal 8, Sanots 8, Catli 3, Arigo 3, Dimaunahan 0, Misolas 0.
Quarterscores: 32-22, 52-38, 75-62, 99-89.
Air21 Express nets Cyrus Baguio
26 Dec 2008
After weeks of speculation, the Cyrus Baguio trade is now official. Baguio, who was rumored to be going to the Brgy. Ginebra Kings, was officially shipped by Red Bull, along with tough guard Celino Cruz to the Air21 Express in exchange for Air21's first round picks in 2011 and 2012.
Air21 team manager Lito Alvaez confirmed the reports after his team lost to the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters last night.
It’s really great to add players like Cyrus (Baguio) and Celino (Cruz) who can help us in our campaign not only here in this conference but also for our future,” said Alvarez. “We traded Ranidel for Don Allado then we got Cyrus. I’m sure we are in a right direction.”
At the end of the eliminations, here are the averages of the two players.
Cyrus Baguio: 18 games, 30.0788OPE (18th in the league), 13.44ppg, 3.67rpg and 3.11apg. He is shooting 44.5% from the field and 77.6% from the line.
Celino Cruz: 17 games, 20.6116OPE, 6.94ppg, 3.65rpg, 2.59apg, 34.9% 3PT
The move toughened Air21's backcourt and increased their chances of getting past the wildcard phase. They will play Purefoods on Sunday.Baguio is expected to join in Air21’s practice today at the Xavier Gym and set to play for Sunday. Cruz, on the other hand, will skip the practice and set to join the next day of scrimmages due to family reason, according to Alvarez.
After weeks of speculation, the Cyrus Baguio trade is now official. Baguio, who was rumored to be going to the Brgy. Ginebra Kings, was officially shipped by Red Bull, along with tough guard Celino Cruz to the Air21 Express in exchange for Air21's first round picks in 2011 and 2012.
Air21 team manager Lito Alvaez confirmed the reports after his team lost to the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters last night.
It’s really great to add players like Cyrus (Baguio) and Celino (Cruz) who can help us in our campaign not only here in this conference but also for our future,” said Alvarez. “We traded Ranidel for Don Allado then we got Cyrus. I’m sure we are in a right direction.”
At the end of the eliminations, here are the averages of the two players.
Cyrus Baguio: 18 games, 30.0788OPE (18th in the league), 13.44ppg, 3.67rpg and 3.11apg. He is shooting 44.5% from the field and 77.6% from the line.
Celino Cruz: 17 games, 20.6116OPE, 6.94ppg, 3.65rpg, 2.59apg, 34.9% 3PT
The move toughened Air21's backcourt and increased their chances of getting past the wildcard phase. They will play Purefoods on Sunday.Baguio is expected to join in Air21’s practice today at the Xavier Gym and set to play for Sunday. Cruz, on the other hand, will skip the practice and set to join the next day of scrimmages due to family reason, according to Alvarez.
Kings reserve quarterfinals seat with win over Elasto Painters
26 Dec 2008
Eric Menk once again displayed his MVP form, getting 15 points and 10 rebounds to power the Brgy. Ginebra Kings to the quarterfinals with a low-scoring 63-58 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the jampacked Araneta Coliseum.The win creates a three-way tie for third among Brgy. Ginebra, Rain or Shine and Sta. Lucia. With the highest quotient, the Kings gets the third spot, Rain or Shine 4th and Sta. Lucia 5th."Talagang merry ang Christmas," said Barangay Ginebra head coach Jong Uichico as they scored the win guaranteeing the team automatic quarters passage."At the start of the conference, we're just thinking of surviving. Now we're in a spot everybody wants to be in if you miss the outright semis," Uichico added.The 3rd seeding for the Kings will mean they will be facing the wildcard phase winner.Mabigat ang seeding namin but I take it anytime because we could have been in the wildcard round. Maraming salamat talaga we're here," Uichico said. "Come quarters, iba na naman yon. We'll try to get healthy. Hopefully, makabalik si Rafi Reavis."Ronald Tubid helped out the Kings' case with 11 points and 10 boards while Junjun Cabatu and Jayjay Helterbrand chipped in 10 points apiece.Jay-R Reyes who finished with 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Gabe Norwood, with 10 and 9, were the only doble-digit scorer for the Elasto Painters.
Scores:
Barangay Ginebra 63 -- Menk 15, Tubid 11, Cabatu 10, Helterbrand 10, Valenzuela 7, Mamaril 4, Escalona 2, Wilson 2, Crisano 2, Pacana 0, Artadi 0, Salvacion 0.
Rain or Shine 58 -- Reyes 12, Norwood 10, Salangsang 8, Arana 7, Mercado 6, Wainwright 5, Tang 4, Ibanes 3, Andaya 2, Dulay 1, Isip 0, Ejercito 0.
Quarterscores: 20-14, 37-21, 51-38, 63-58
Eric Menk once again displayed his MVP form, getting 15 points and 10 rebounds to power the Brgy. Ginebra Kings to the quarterfinals with a low-scoring 63-58 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the jampacked Araneta Coliseum.The win creates a three-way tie for third among Brgy. Ginebra, Rain or Shine and Sta. Lucia. With the highest quotient, the Kings gets the third spot, Rain or Shine 4th and Sta. Lucia 5th."Talagang merry ang Christmas," said Barangay Ginebra head coach Jong Uichico as they scored the win guaranteeing the team automatic quarters passage."At the start of the conference, we're just thinking of surviving. Now we're in a spot everybody wants to be in if you miss the outright semis," Uichico added.The 3rd seeding for the Kings will mean they will be facing the wildcard phase winner.Mabigat ang seeding namin but I take it anytime because we could have been in the wildcard round. Maraming salamat talaga we're here," Uichico said. "Come quarters, iba na naman yon. We'll try to get healthy. Hopefully, makabalik si Rafi Reavis."Ronald Tubid helped out the Kings' case with 11 points and 10 boards while Junjun Cabatu and Jayjay Helterbrand chipped in 10 points apiece.Jay-R Reyes who finished with 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Gabe Norwood, with 10 and 9, were the only doble-digit scorer for the Elasto Painters.
Scores:
Barangay Ginebra 63 -- Menk 15, Tubid 11, Cabatu 10, Helterbrand 10, Valenzuela 7, Mamaril 4, Escalona 2, Wilson 2, Crisano 2, Pacana 0, Artadi 0, Salvacion 0.
Rain or Shine 58 -- Reyes 12, Norwood 10, Salangsang 8, Arana 7, Mercado 6, Wainwright 5, Tang 4, Ibanes 3, Andaya 2, Dulay 1, Isip 0, Ejercito 0.
Quarterscores: 20-14, 37-21, 51-38, 63-58
EXPRESS SLAY GIANTS
David leads Air21 which forges wildcard do-or-die duel vs. SMB for last QF slot
Sunday, 28 December 2008
Boosted by the latest trade that brought one of the rising stars in the pro league, Air21 kept its playoff bid alive as it hammered a masterful 94-82 win over Purefoods in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup wildcard Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Express welcomed high-flying guard Cyrus Baguio to their fold with this important win that forced another do-or-die game against San Miguel Beer.
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Sunday, 28 December 2008
Boosted by the latest trade that brought one of the rising stars in the pro league, Air21 kept its playoff bid alive as it hammered a masterful 94-82 win over Purefoods in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup wildcard Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Express welcomed high-flying guard Cyrus Baguio to their fold with this important win that forced another do-or-die game against San Miguel Beer.
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BEERMEN KNOCK OUT TIGERS
Hontiveros on fire as SMB now a win away from quarterfinals
Sunday, 28 December 2008
SEEMINGLY coasting along, San Miguel Beer suddenly found itself direly threatened.
Good thing there was a pair of old hands in Dondon Hontiveros and Olsen Racela giving them back their bearings.
Hontiveros scattered eight of his game-high 24 points and Racela all five of his points in the fourth quarter to lift the Beermen past the gritty Coca-Cola Tigers 99-89 Sunday in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wildcard phase at the Araneta Coliseum.
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MENK-LED GINEBRA STOPS RAIN OR SHINE OUTRIGHT SEMIS BID
RANIDEL BUZZER-BEATER CAPS COME-FROM-BEHIND TNT WIN OVER AIR21
ALASKA NIPS PUREFOODS FOR ELIMS’ BEST RECORD
Sunday, 28 December 2008
SEEMINGLY coasting along, San Miguel Beer suddenly found itself direly threatened.
Good thing there was a pair of old hands in Dondon Hontiveros and Olsen Racela giving them back their bearings.
Hontiveros scattered eight of his game-high 24 points and Racela all five of his points in the fourth quarter to lift the Beermen past the gritty Coca-Cola Tigers 99-89 Sunday in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wildcard phase at the Araneta Coliseum.
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MENK-LED GINEBRA STOPS RAIN OR SHINE OUTRIGHT SEMIS BID
RANIDEL BUZZER-BEATER CAPS COME-FROM-BEHIND TNT WIN OVER AIR21
ALASKA NIPS PUREFOODS FOR ELIMS’ BEST RECORD
NORWOOD, MERCADO LIVING UP TO EXPECTATIONS
Rain or Shine turns fortune around behind 2 rookies
Monday, 29 December 2008
THEIR numbers are merely average by standards.
But to many, they are the very reason why Rain or Shine has been transformed from mere pretenders to real contenders in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup.
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Monday, 29 December 2008
THEIR numbers are merely average by standards.
But to many, they are the very reason why Rain or Shine has been transformed from mere pretenders to real contenders in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Games Update
ALASKA NIPS PUREFOODS FOR ELIMS’ BEST RECORD
Giants relegated to KO wildcard wars
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Sophomore forward Joe Devance tipped in a missed lay-up by rookie Kelvin de la Pena with 45.4 seconds to play to power semifinal-bound Alaska over Purefoods, 76-74, in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at the Astrodome in Pasay City.
The 6-foot-7 Devance, whom the Aces got via a trade with Rain or Shine in the off-season, best typified Alaska’s determined drive to log the best record by not giving up after de la Pena’s missed shot.
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YEO, ESPINO LEAD DEFENDING CHAMPS TO OUTRIGHT Q’FINALS BERTH
Lightning strikes twice for already-eliminated Barakos
Sunday, 21 December 2008
FOR scoring a repeat win over Red Bull, Sta. Lucia Realty can rightfully say it has the Barakos' number. And the Realtors now have the figure they want.
Sta. Lucia worked its comeback magic over Red Bull for a 102-98 win Sunday and an automatic quarterfinals slot in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome.
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CAREER GAME FROM HELTERBRAND AS KINGS NIP BEERMEN
Barangay Ginebra keeps slim outright semis hopes alive with road game win
Sunday, 21 December 2008
BATANGAS CITY. – Jayjay Helterbrand was back in his elements Saturday keying a decisive Barangay Ginebra victory that kept the team in the hunt for an outright semifinal berth.
The Best Player of the Conference n the 2008 Fiesta early this year, Helterbrand checked a personal slump, pouring in a career-high 35 points as the Kings topped the San Miguel Beermen, 87-82, in a crucial road game in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Batangas City Sports Center here.
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ALASKA DOWNS AIR21, SECURES FINAL 4 SPOT
ROARING TIGERS BATTLE BACK FROM 20 DOWN TO ELIMINATE BARAKOS
ALASKA FACES AIR21 HOPING TO KEEP GRIP ON NO. 1
Giants relegated to KO wildcard wars
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Sophomore forward Joe Devance tipped in a missed lay-up by rookie Kelvin de la Pena with 45.4 seconds to play to power semifinal-bound Alaska over Purefoods, 76-74, in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at the Astrodome in Pasay City.
The 6-foot-7 Devance, whom the Aces got via a trade with Rain or Shine in the off-season, best typified Alaska’s determined drive to log the best record by not giving up after de la Pena’s missed shot.
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YEO, ESPINO LEAD DEFENDING CHAMPS TO OUTRIGHT Q’FINALS BERTH
Lightning strikes twice for already-eliminated Barakos
Sunday, 21 December 2008
FOR scoring a repeat win over Red Bull, Sta. Lucia Realty can rightfully say it has the Barakos' number. And the Realtors now have the figure they want.
Sta. Lucia worked its comeback magic over Red Bull for a 102-98 win Sunday and an automatic quarterfinals slot in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome.
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CAREER GAME FROM HELTERBRAND AS KINGS NIP BEERMEN
Barangay Ginebra keeps slim outright semis hopes alive with road game win
Sunday, 21 December 2008
BATANGAS CITY. – Jayjay Helterbrand was back in his elements Saturday keying a decisive Barangay Ginebra victory that kept the team in the hunt for an outright semifinal berth.
The Best Player of the Conference n the 2008 Fiesta early this year, Helterbrand checked a personal slump, pouring in a career-high 35 points as the Kings topped the San Miguel Beermen, 87-82, in a crucial road game in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Batangas City Sports Center here.
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ALASKA DOWNS AIR21, SECURES FINAL 4 SPOT
ROARING TIGERS BATTLE BACK FROM 20 DOWN TO ELIMINATE BARAKOS
ALASKA FACES AIR21 HOPING TO KEEP GRIP ON NO. 1
Thursday, December 18, 2008
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Ranidel de Ocampo now with Talk 'N Text
16 Dec 2008
Ranidel de Ocampo, running 4th in OPE (Overall Player Efficiency) has been traded to the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters for Center/Forward Don Allado in a surprise move.The move strengthens TNT's frontline and will certainly be a big help to Ali peek and Yancy de Ocmpo inside the shaded lane.
Here are the conference statistics of both players prior to the trade.
Ranidel de Ocampo - 36.94mpg (minutes per game), 13.94ppg, 9.94rpg (6th in the league), 3.94apg and 36.0708OPE(4th)
Don Allado - 23.94mpg, 5.25ppg, 6.12rpg, 19.6648OPE
Purefoods wins in mighty comeback over Talk 'N Text
14 Dec 2008
James Yap bucked an early foul trouble to finish with 25 points on 8-of-17 shooting and Enrico Villanueva tallied his league-leading 9th double-double, leading the Purefoods TJ Goants to a stirring 96-93 win in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum."It was big considering the circumstances we're in. We're coming off back-to-back sorry losses and we had to overcome a big deficit here. It's nice to win again," said Gregorio on the crucial win coming after successive defeats to Rain or Shine and Sta. Lucia Realty.
"Everything is not yet lost. Hopefully, we can continue to compete and make the Top Five," added Gregorio whose team jacked up their record to 8-9.
The win, as slim as it may, kept their outright quarterfinal hopes alive.
Kerby Raymundo added 14 points for the Giants.
Mark Cardona, the league's leading scorer, scored 30 points, issued 6 assists and had 4 steals to lead the Tropang Texters. Jason Castro added 21 points and 5 rebounds and Yancy de Ocampo 16 points and 9 boards.
Scores:
Purefoods 96 -- Yap J. 25, Villanueva 24, Raymundo 14, Lanete 9, Robinson 9, Alvarez 6, Yap R. 5, Belga 4, Alonzo 0, Aban 0.
Talk n Text 93 -- Cardona 30, Castro 21, De Ocampo 16, Carey 8, Dillinger 6, Alapag 3, Allado 3, Aljamal 2, Peek 2, Ritualo 2.
Quarterscores: 14-24, 35-48, 63-72, 96-93
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Scoreboard of Today's Games
| Today - 4:00PM - Araneta Coliseum | ||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
 | 11 | 28 | 47 | 69 |
 | 19 | 46 | 64 | 90 |
| Nelbert Omolon 23pts, 9rebs, 4/6 3PT Boxscores | ||||
| Today - 6:30PM - Araneta Coliseum | ||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
 | 24 | 48 | 72 | 93 |
 | 14 | 35 | 63 | 96 |
Brgy. Ginebra holds off Alaska 84-82
14 Dec 2008
Eric Menk had 17 points and 11 rebounds leading the Brgy. Ginebra Kings to an 84-82 upset of league-leading Alaska Aces in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.Menk, the 2004-2005 Most Valuable Player, was unstoppable in the second half as the Kings moves to solo fifth in the standings.
"This is a big win for us, but we cannot celebrate yet," said Barangay Ginebra head coach Jong Uichico.
"We still have three games to go and we know we have to win them all to gain an outright quarterfinals slot," he added, referring to the reward given to a top five finisher.
Paul Artadi added 16 and Ronald Tubid 10 for the Kings.
Two-time MVP Willie Miller led the Aces with 20 points. Reynal Hugnatan and Sonny Thoss added 14 each abd Jeffrey Cariaso and LA Tenorio 11.
Scores:
Barangay Ginebra 84 - Menk 17, Artadi 16, Tubid 10, Helterbrand 9, Mamaril 9, Pacana 8, Salvacion 7, Reavis 6, Wilson 2, Cabatu 0, Escalona 0, Crisano 0.
Alaska 82 - Miller 20, Hugnatan 14, Thoss 14, Cariaso 11, Tenorio 11, Devance 9, Fonacier 3, Sotto 0, Dela Cruz 0, Ferriols 0.
Quarterscores: 18-24; 36-40; 67-66; 84-82.
| KINGS START KILLER 4-GAME FINAL STRETCH ON HIGH NOTE |
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| CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY. – Eric Menk vented his ire on the entire Alaska Milk team after having a heated verbal tussle with Aces coach Tim Cone late in the first half. Menk churned out a double-double performance – his third in the conference but first in almost a month -- including the go-ahead basket in the waning seconds as Barangay Ginebra pulled off a 84-82 squeaker over Alaska to muddle up the positioning for the Magic Five in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup elimination round at the Xavier University gym here Saturday night. | |
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Red Bull keeps wildcard hopes alive
12 Dec 2008
Carlo Sharma cored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, leading six other players in double figures, as the Red Bull Barakos kept its wildcard hopes alive with a 98-88 win over the Air21 Express in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.Red Bull never trailed after the Express scored the first three points of the game on a Gary David three-pointer as Red Bull remained just a game behind Coca-Cola for ninth place and last wildcard slot.
"Mukhang manipis pa rin ang chance namin but it'd been a long, long time since we had a streak and we want to savor this. There's no substitute for the feeling of winning, kahit kulelat ka," said Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao.
"Buhay pa ang tsansa and we'll stay fighting as hard as we can. We're not beating pushover teams. We're beating tough teams," said Guiao after their back-to-back wins over Alaska Milk and Air21.
"I think the maturity of our young players is getting better. Tumatagal na kami ng four quarters, dati three quarters lang," said Guiao.
The loss dropped the Express to an even 8-8 record, tied for fifth with defending champion Sta. Lucia.
Cyrus Baguio had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals, Larry Rodriguez 14 points and 9 boards, Jojo Duncil 13 points, Paolo Hubalde 11 points and Gabby Espinas and Jeffrei Chan with 10 points and 5 rebounds aoiece for Red Bull, which has won two straight following eight straight loss.
Ranidel de Ocampo led Air21 with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, Gary David added 17 points, JC Intal 13 points and 6 rebounds, Arwind Santos 13 points and 9 boards and Nino Canaleta 11 points and 10 boards.
Scores:
Red Bull 98 - Sharma 22, Baguio 15, Rodriguez 14, Duncil 13, Hubalde 11, Chan 10, Espinas 10, Najorda 2, Cruz 1, Ybanez 0, Hrabak 0.
Air21 88 - De Ocampo 21, David 17, Intal 13, Santos 13, Canaleta 11, Arboleda 5, Kramer 2, Cruz 2, Billones 2, Se 2, Quinahan 0, Sta. Maria 0.
Quarterscores: 30-26, 54-46, 72-67, 98-88
| RED BULL KEEPS PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE |
| 7 Barakos in double figures |
| Friday, 12 December 2008 | |
| Red Bull is rallying in the homestretch. Carlo Sharma put in a career-high 22 points with six other Barakos adding at least 10 each as they stayed within striking distance of the Coca-Cola Tigers in their battle for the last slot in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wildcard round with a 98-88 win over the Air21 Express Friday at the Araneta Coliseum. Coca-Cola clobbered San Miguel Beer, 105-91, earlier in the day but the Barakos kept the Tigers within sight on their first successive wins in a long while that jacked up their record to 5-11. | |
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Coca-Cola wields upset axe on San Miguel
12 Dec 2008
Nic Belasco came up big with the absense of big man Asi Taulava with 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Coca-Cola Tigers scored a 105-91 upset win over the San Miguel Beermen in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.Ronjay Buenafe added 18 points and Mark Macapagal 16 as the Tigers closed in on a wildcard berth with a 6-10 win-loss slate.
“Ang challenge ko sa mga players, wala ang main man. Good thing nag-respond ang lahat, lalo na si Nic,” said Coca-Cola coach Kenneth Duremdes of Belasco, who went 0-for-11 from the field and scored only two points in an 82-90 loss to Talk ‘N Text last Sunday.
“Nu'ng maganda ang ipinakita ni Nic, everybody followed,” added Duremdes, who also got 18 points from Ronjay Buenafe and 16 from Mark Macapagal.
“Very slim na 'yung quarterfinals,” he assessed. “Kaya nga tinitingnan na lang namin ang wildcard.
“Ang sabi ni Asi, kung kailangan maglalaro siya. Pero titingnan muna namin kung kailangan pa siyang palaruin o complete rest na lang siya,” he added.
Jay Washington paced the San Miguel Beermen with 25 points and 13 boards. Lordy Tugade added 21 points and Dondon Hontiveros had 18 points and 6 rebounds for the Beermen, who slipped into a tie for third with idle Rain or Shine with similar 9-7 win-loss marks.
Scores:
Coca-Cola 105 - Belasco 23, Buenafe 18, Macapagal 16, Calimag 9, Dimaunahan 9, Telan 9, Arigo 7, Santos 6, Rizada 4, Cabagnot 4, Misolas 0.
San Miguel Beer 91 - Washington 25, Tugade 21, Hontiveros 18, Baguion 7, Bono 6, Villanueva 5, Gonzales 4, Racela 3, Custodio 2, Eman 0, Pennisi 0.
Quarterscores: 23-24, 49-55, 77-73, 105-91.
TAULAVA-LESS COCA-COLA SHOCKS SMB
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Friday, December 12, 2008
SAN MIGUEL TAKES ON COKE, HOPES TO INCH CLOSER TO ACES
| Air21 clashes with rejuvenated Red Bull squad |
| Friday, 12 December 2008 | |
| San Miguel Beer coach Siot Tanquingcen understands the complexities of the situation. So he's keeping his fingers crossed that his troops would be able to build on Saturday's victory. Tanquingcen knows exactly what it's like to be at the losing end. Through 15 games, SMB has lost six, including a three-game slump that nearly jeopardized the Beermen's run-up to the playoffs. The Beermen stopped the bleeding Saturday with a scrambling 89–84 victory over Red Bull to stay well within the "Magic 5" with a strong chance of gaining an outright passage into the semifinals of the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup. | |
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Realtors rally to slip past Purefoods, 73-71
12 Dec 2008
Joseph Yeo came off the bench to score 21 points and grabed 6 rebounds and reigning MVP Kelly Williams had 17 points and 14 rebounds, leading the defending champion Sta. Lucia Realtors to a come from behind 73-71 win in the 2008-2009 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Paig City.The Realtors used a late 15-2 run to finally take control, reversing an 8-point deficit, 57-65, into a five-point lead, 72-67 with only a minute left.
James Yap missed a short stab, Enrico Villanueva missed two freethrows and Kerby Raymundo missed a shot in the finals seconds as the Realtors preserved the win.
The Realtors improved its record to an even 8-8, moving within half a game of the fifth spot while the Giants slid to 7-9, their chances of making it to the quarterfinals outright dimming.
James Yap led the Giants with 20 points. Kerby Raymundo added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists but committed a game-high 9 turnovers. Villanueva chipped in 12 points and 12 boards.
Scores:
Sta. Lucia 73 - Yeo 21, Williams 17, Miranda 9, Omolon 9, Espino 8, Gregorio 4, Coronel 3, Aquino 2, Jaime 0, Daa 0, Mendoza 0.
Purefoods 71 - Yap J. 20, Raymndo 17, Villanueva 12, Yap R. 6, Aban 5, Alvarez 5, Robinson 4, Belga 2, Lanete 0, Salvador 0.
Quarters: 11-20; 31-40; 48-57; 73-71.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
humahataw talaga ang purefoods ngayon ah!
guys masyadong close fight ang laban ng kuponan ng purefoods at sta. lucia!
Purefoods vs Sta. Lucia
sino kaya ang mas magaling na team?
purefoods or sta. lucia?
excited na ako guys!
purefoods or sta. lucia?
excited na ako guys!
Player of the Week
| December 1 to 7 |
| AIR21'S DOUBLE-DOUBLE THREAT |
| THERE is little doubt Air21 feels sanctified for having an all-around player like Ranidel de Ocampo. No less than Express head coach Bo Perasol said so after the forward propped them to two wins and in the process earned for himself the KFC/Accel PBA Press Corps Player of the Week honors for the period December 1 to 8. | |
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ALAPAG, CARDONA PROPEL TALK ‘N TEXT TO VICTORY
| Phone Pals within striking distance of leaders |
| Wednesday, 10 December 2008 | |
| It was a game coach Chot Reyes believed they won in the last five minutes of the opening half. "We struggled offensively in the first half but our defense held in the last minutes of the first half, keeping them within our sight going into the final half. That won it for us," said the Talk n Text mentor as his team drew even with Rain or Shine, sustaining their strong push getting into the homestretch of the elimination round of the all-Filipino tourney. The Tropang Texters ripped the Elasto Painters, 92-83, to gain a share of second place with the San Miguel Beermen at 9-6 in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup eliminations at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night. | |
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HUGE UPSET WIN BY RED BULL OVER LEAGUE-LEADING ALASKA
| Rookie Chan explodes for career-high 23 as Barakos end all-time worst franchise skid |
| Wednesday, 10 December 2008 | |
| Free-falling Red Bull regained some of its respectability Wednesday night, thanks to an extraordinany fourth quarter effort that earned the Barakos a 100-80 victory at the expense of league leader Alaska at the Araneta Coliseum. Rookie Jeffrei Chan tallied a career-high 23 points and Mike Holper finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds – his second career double-double and first with Red Bull – to help the Barakos snap their all-time franchise worst eight-game losing streak in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup. | |
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BATTLE FOR PLAYOFF SPOTS CONTINUES TO RAGE
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
SAN MIGUEL KEEPS PIECE OF 2ND
Washington leads injury-plagued Beermen to win No. 9
Saturday, 06 December 2008
Make it a three-cornered race for the two outright spots to the Final Four.
San Miguel, recovering its bearings in the nick of time, downed Red Bull Saturday, 89-84, to keep pace with upstart Rain or Shine in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome
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RAIN OR SHINE GETS ANOTHER MILESTONE IN WIN OVER PUREFOODS
AIR21 CLOBBERS BARANGAY GINEBRA
TENORIO-LED ACES POUNCE ON CABAGNOT-LESS TIGERS
Saturday, 06 December 2008
Make it a three-cornered race for the two outright spots to the Final Four.
San Miguel, recovering its bearings in the nick of time, downed Red Bull Saturday, 89-84, to keep pace with upstart Rain or Shine in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome
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RAIN OR SHINE GETS ANOTHER MILESTONE IN WIN OVER PUREFOODS
AIR21 CLOBBERS BARANGAY GINEBRA
TENORIO-LED ACES POUNCE ON CABAGNOT-LESS TIGERS
TALK ‘N TEXT STRETCHES WIN STREAK TO 3
Cardona, Castro banner Tropang Texters against skidding Coke Tigers
Sunday, 07 December 2008
MAC-Mac Cardona would not let himself be outshone by another player with as hot a pair of shooting hands.
Cardona proved that by leading Talk ‘N Text to a fiery windup for a 90-82 repeat win over Coca-Cola Sunday in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Sunday, 07 December 2008
MAC-Mac Cardona would not let himself be outshone by another player with as hot a pair of shooting hands.
Cardona proved that by leading Talk ‘N Text to a fiery windup for a 90-82 repeat win over Coca-Cola Sunday in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
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AIR21 ASSERTS MASTERY OVER SLR
De Ocampo, Santos wax hot in crunch time
Sunday, 07 December 2008
Air21 is back in the Magic Five and determined to stay there till the end of the double-round elims."Our target is to make the top five, nothing less. We don't want No. 6 because it's just like No. 9," said coach Bo Perasol after his Express made it two in a row over the Sta. Lucia Realtors Sunday to move back in the upper half of the chart nearing the closing stage of the KFC PBA Philippine Cup elimination phase.Air21 made key runs in the final half and repeated over Sta. Lucia, 97-88, to gain solo fifth place with an 8-7 win-loss record behind Alaska Milk (10-4), San Miguel Beer (9-6), Rain or Shine (9-6) and Talk n Text (8-6).
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Sunday, 07 December 2008
Air21 is back in the Magic Five and determined to stay there till the end of the double-round elims."Our target is to make the top five, nothing less. We don't want No. 6 because it's just like No. 9," said coach Bo Perasol after his Express made it two in a row over the Sta. Lucia Realtors Sunday to move back in the upper half of the chart nearing the closing stage of the KFC PBA Philippine Cup elimination phase.Air21 made key runs in the final half and repeated over Sta. Lucia, 97-88, to gain solo fifth place with an 8-7 win-loss record behind Alaska Milk (10-4), San Miguel Beer (9-6), Rain or Shine (9-6) and Talk n Text (8-6).
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
PACESETTING ACES TAKE ON DANGEROUS TIGERS
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RAIN OR SHINE TRIPS STA. LUCIA
| Elasto Painters remain in hunt for F4 spot |
| Wednesday, 03 December 2008 | |
| Rain or Shine is now a heartbeat away of a first-ever stint in the post-elims play. Solomon Mercado and Rob Wainwright sank a charity each then Rain or Shine put up a good defense in the closing seconds as the Elasto Painters scored an 80-79 nail-biter over the Sta. Lucia Realtors Wednesday assuring the Asian Coating franchise of at least a playoff for a wildcard round slot in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup. "It's all about hard work. It's paying off for us," said Rain or Shine coach Caloy Garcia as they got back at the Realtors to gain a share of second place with the San Miguel Beermen on their identical 8-6 win-loss card.
Sta. Lucia 79 -- Williams 31, Gonzales 15, Mendoza 11, Espino 6, Reyes 5, Omolon 4, Yeo 2, Miranda 2, Aquino 2, Daa 1, Jaime 0, Gregorio 0. |
RESILIENT KINGS MOVE UP TO UPPER HALF OF STANDINGS
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TENORIO-LED ACES POUNCE ON CABAGNOT-LESS TIGERS
| Alaska nears outright semis goal; Coke sinks near bottom of standings |
| Friday, 05 December 2008 | |
| ALASKA has shown it could win with talent alone. When it has luck on its side, then it becomes doubly blessed. | |
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AIR21 CLOBBERS BARANGAY GINEBRA
| Manpower shortage takes its toll on Kings |
| Friday, 05 December 2008 | |
| The Air21 Express were there to observe a Barangay Ginebra occasion but won't yield the night altogether. The Express seized the limelight on their 102-84 manhandling of the Kings on the night former Ginebra player Dante Gonzalgo was given a little tribute by a reality TV show at the Araneta Coliseum. Sonny Cabatu, Pido Jarencio, JV Gayoso and Mike Advani showed up to be with Gonzalgo. Ironically, these proud former Ginebra players only became witnesses to a carnage of the Kings. | |
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RAIN OR SHINE GETS ANOTHER MILESTONE IN WIN OVER PUREFOODS
| Mercado, Wainwright lead Elasto Painters’ winning third straight |
| Saturday, 06 December 2008 | |
| Rain or Shine has paid its dues. Now it's time to reap the dividends.
Rookie Sol Mercado scored 19 points including the go-ahead three-point play and Rob Wainwright knocked his fourth trey of the night with 47 seconds remaining to secure the Elasto Painters' 82-76 victory over the Purefoods TJ Giants Saturday at the Cuneta Astrodome. | |
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
OFF THE MAIL BAG
| By Jason Webb |
| Hi again PBA fans! It’s always been a treat to look at my mailbag to see what you are thinking of. Most of the email, of late, has been on the newly formed national team training pool. Here’s a number of letters you have sent that seem to be hounding your heads… | |
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MIGHTY MOUSE BACK WITH A BANG
| Player of the Week November 24 to 30 |
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JIMMY Alapag can shoot, no doubt about that. But he has always put his team before himself. | |
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RESILIENT KINGS MOVE UP TO UPPER HALF OF STANDINGS
| Tubid-led Ginebra beats Red Bulls for fourth straight win |
| Wednesday, 03 December 2008 | |
| The Barangay Ginebra Kings notched their fourth consecutive victory but had to fend off a fiery comeback by the Red Bull Barakos down the stretch to salvage an 83-76 decision Wednesday night in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Ronald Tubid tallied 15 points and 11 rebounds to show the way for the Kings, who built a 17-point lead late in the third quarter but almost blew it away when they went through an offensive meltdown in a span of seven minutes bridging the third and fourth quarters. | |
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RAIN OR SHINE TRIPS STA. LUCIA
| Elasto Painters remain in hunt for F4 spot |
| Wednesday, 03 December 2008 | |
| Rain or Shine is now a heartbeat away of a first-ever stint in the post-elims play. Solomon Mercado and Rob Wainwright sank a charity each then Rain or Shine put up a good defense in the closing seconds as the Elasto Painters scored an 80-79 nail-biter over the Sta. Lucia Realtors Wednesday assuring the Asian Coating franchise of at least a playoff for a wildcard round slot in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup. "It's all about hard work. It's paying off for us," said Rain or Shine coach Caloy Garcia as they got back at the Realtors to gain a share of second place with the San Miguel Beermen on their identical 8-6 win-loss card. | |
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PACESETTING ACES TAKE ON DANGEROUS TIGERS
| Ginebra meets Air21 in another crucial tiff |
| Thursday, 04 December 2008 | |
| Alaska and Coca-Cola both return from a long rest clashing with each other Friday in a crucial rematch in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup elimination phase at the Araneta Coliseum. The Aces and the Tigers are wary of one another in the contest preceding an equally important match pitting the Barangay Ginebra Kings and the Air21 Express. “We expect Coke to play with a little desperation, making them very dangerous,” said Alaska coach Tim Cone of the Tigers aching to make a push entering the homestretch of the elims. | |
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