Tag: PBA
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Pretenders or Contenders? Hotshots blast Dyip to stay spotless in PBA
It’s been awhile since the Magnolia Timplados Hotshots had this kind of start — looking hungry, more motivated and ready to slay every opponent standing on their way. On Sunday, the Terrafirma Dyip ran smacked on the rejuvenated Hotshots, who posted a convincing 127-94 win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in…
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Phoenix puts more pressure on winless TNT; NLEX in cruise control
Now here’s something really alarming for TNT: The Tropang 5G had just absorbed their third straight loss in as many games and bowed to the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 81-95, on Friday’s main game in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. The Fuel Masters’ defense worked double time, holding…
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Ginebra’s gamble on David pays off
There must be a better reason why Barangay Ginbera has put old reliable LA Tenorio in the unrestricted free agent list to make way for Jayson David. Plucked out from the inactive role, David immediately made his presence felt and pumped in 25 points and missed a rebound away from posting a double-double performance as…
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PBA: FiberXers remain uninterrupted, add Painters to list of victims
For three straight games, Converge played every bit like a playoff contender and on Wednesday night, the FiberXers were able to add the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to their growing list of victims with a smashing 107-97 triumph in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at the Philsports Arena. Coming on the heels of their…
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As PBA talks on going, Zamboanga keeps on winning in MPBL; Caloocan, Biñan gain
As talks about Family’s Brand Sardines, the owner of Zamboanga’s franchise in the MPBL, joining the PBA circulating, the team remained business as usual with a 92-76 beat down of Pasig on Tuesday night at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. JP Cauilan hit six treys on his way to finishing with 20 points…
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Pressure mounting on grand slam-seeking TNT after back-to-back losses
It may be a little too early to dismiss them, but the TNT Tropang 5G are now beginning to feel the pressure of winning. Grand slam may not be even discussed now for the Tropang 5G as much focus should be given more on picking up their first victory as the team absorbed its second…
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SMB good to the last drop in bringing down Ginebra
With payback in mind after losing a tough overtime game against Magnolia in its previous game, San Miguel Beer came out all locked up in dealing Barangay Ginebra a big spanking, 104-93, late Friday night, to get back on the winning track in the PBA Philippine Cup. Head coach Leo Austria made it clear that…
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Ginebra, SMB square off in early clash of PBA titans
Barangay Ginebra plays its second game in three days and faces an early acid test against San Miguel Beer as action in the PBA Philippine Cup returns on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Gin Kings had a walk in the park as they strolled past the Terrafirma Dyip, 101-80, but they expect to…
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Kings off to a good start as Tropang 5G hit road block
TNT and Barangay Ginebra, the protagonists of the league’s past two conferences, had contrasting fates on Wednesday when they made their respective debuts in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Gin Kings breezed past the Terrafirma Dyip, 101-80, behind a breakout performance from Japeth Aguilar, who had the finest game of…
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Tratter to rejoin Blackwater; Kwekuteye to beef up NorthPort’s backcourt
Looks like Abu Tratter is headed back to the first PBA team he played for. The veteran center/forward will make his return to the Bossing camp, this after Blackwater and NorthPort agreed to a trade that would send the former La Salle player to the Ever Bilena-owned franchise in exchange for talented guard James Kwekuteye.…