Semis Updates

NORWOOD SUSPENDED AS RAIN OR SHINE FIGHTS FOR DEAR LIFE SMB, SLR go for jugular, semis spots vs. Kings, Elasto Painters Thursday, 08 January 2009 GABE Norwood made a rookie mistake and it could cost Rain or Shine dearly. With their top rookie and main source of energy sitting it out, the Elasto Painters are hard-pressed to find another source of boost just to stay alive against defending champion Sta. Lucia Realty in their KFC PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series. Read more...

SAN MIGUEL WINS GAME 1 THRILLER OVER GINEBRA Beermen mentor thanks wildcard stint Wednesday, 07 January 2009 Coach Siot Tanquingcen is convinced their wildcard journey has been a blessing. San Miguel Beer rode the momentum of its wildcard stint, seizing control early and holding off a Barangay Ginebra challenge at the finish in pulling off a 78-77 thriller of a win in the opener of their 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup best-of-three quarterfinal showdown at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday. Read more... DEFENDING CHAMPION REALTORS ROUT ELASTO PAINTERS IN GAME 1 Omolon, Yeo star for Sta. Lucia in physical, highly-emotional game Wednesday, 07 January 2009 Just in case the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have forgotten it, the Sta. Lucia Realtors just reminded their challengers who they're up against. The defending champions delivered the message strongly in the form of a lopsided 101-84 victory in the opener of their KFC-PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series Wednesday night at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more...

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