Semifinal Round Updates

ESPINO TOWS STA. LUCIA TO FINAL 4 Realtors face Aces in race-t-4 affair Friday, 09 January 2009 Sta. Lucia Realty used a good finish to overcome a slow start and a mediocre shooting, disposing of Rain or Shine, 92-85, to become the first PBA All-Filipino reigning champion in the last four years to get a return stint in the Final Four. Kelly Williams, Dennis Espino and Paolo Mendoza picked up their game and played steady in the second half, leading the Realtors to a two-game sweep of the Elasto Painters for a ticket to the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup semifinal round versus the Alaska Milk Aces. Read more...

GINEBRA TAKES GAME 2, FORGES SUDDEN-DEATH SUNDAY vs. SMB Tubid, Menk-led Kings survive career-high 35-point onslaught from Hontiveros to even series Friday, 09 January 2009 Injury-depleted, bruised and battered. Notwithstanding their terrible state of health, the Barangay Ginebra Kings aren't ready to wave the white flag and walk away silently. Ronald Tubid scored 19 points, including his team's last six markers as Barangay Ginebra recovered in time for 91-88 come-from-behind victory against San Miguel Beer in Game 2 of their KFC PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series Friday night at the Cuneta Astrodome. Read more...