PBA Commissioner’s Cup 2013 Best Player of the Conference - Poll

The PBA Commissioner’s Cup Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award will likewise be between LA Tenorio and rookie Calvin Abueva battling for the award. The award is set to be decided by votes from the media, players and top PBA officials. The winner will be announced just before Game Three of the Finals on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Calvin Abueva takes the no. 1 seed at the end of the...

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PBA Commissioner's Cup 2013 Best Import - Poll

Awarding of best import for PBA Commissioner's Cup 2013 is near. Who is your pick for Best Import award? Michael Dunigan, Robert Dozier, Vernon Macklin, Denzel Bowles, and Eric Dawson. But out of those five, who was the one that stood out the most? Robert Dozier – Alaska Aces    21.8 points, 17.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.7 steals, 2.6 blocks in 17 games. Vernon Macklin – Barangay...

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Ginebra beats Talk 'n Text to set Finals with Alaska

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel saw their 22-point lead reduced to seven before holding on in the endgame to outlast the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, 111-103, on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.LA Tenorio was the best player of the game with 28 points, six rebounds, five assists and a 12-of-14 shooting clip from the freethrow stripe. A Tony Mitchell three with 2:11 remaining cut the lead to ten after...

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Jared Dillinger out for rest of the conference

The Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters are going to miss yet another key piece of their rotation as they trudge ahead in the Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.Daredevil forward Jared Dillinger will miss the rest of the tournament after being involved in a vehicular accident early Saturday. Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black revealed the development shortly after the Tropang Texters’ 85-79 victory in Game Two of...

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After flu James Yap suffers back injury

Nothing has been going right for James Yap in this conference. If it wasn't headline-hugging off-court issues, it was a battle with the flu and, now, a nagging back problem. The San Mig superstar, though, is fighting on. "Ganoon talaga, sana maging okay na," Yap said after once again playing limited minutes while scoring seven points in San Mig's 100-92 win over Meralco on Sunday night. "Pero laban...

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PBA Standings as of April 14, 2013

TeamWLPCTGBStreak Alaska Aces1130.786-W4 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters940.6921.5W1 San Mig Coffee Mixers860.5713W3 Petron Blaze Boosters760.5383.5L1 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters760.5383.5W2 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel770.5004L2 Meralco Bolts670.4624.5L2 Air 21 Express680.4295W1 Barako Bull Energy Colas590.3576W1 GlobalPort Batang ...

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PBA Standings as of April 10, 2013

TeamWLPCTGBStreak Alaska Aces1030.769-W3 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters840.6671L1 Petron Blaze Boosters750.5832W1 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel760.5382L1 San Mig Coffee Mixers760.5383W2 Meralco Bolts660.5003L1 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters660.5003W1 Air 21 Express580.3854L3 Barako Bull Energy Colas480.3335L1 GlobalPort Batang Pier2100.1677...

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Wasted Oppurtunity of Air21, Canaleta

What a difference a month can make.After putting together a four-game winning streak over a two-week span, Air21 suddenly found itself on a three-game slide two weeks, seriously dampening the team’s bid for a quarterfinals berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.The latest Express setback came Wednesday night at the hands of defending champion San Mig Coffee, 66-80, in a game that put to naught the 14-point...

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‘I go to war with you anytime’ said Robin Padilla to commissioner Chito Salud

One day after PBA comissioner Chito Salud made the decision to hand Renaldo Balkman a lifetime ban from the league after his meltdown last Friday, actor Robin Padilla took to Instagram to express his support for the commissioner, whom he said he would go to war with anytime. by: Mikkel Bola...

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SMC to ‘re-evaluate’ PBA participation after Balkman incident

San Miguel Corporation, which owns the Petron Blaze Boosters, has accepted the PBA’s decision to impose a ban on Renaldo Balkman after the import’s meltdown last Friday against Alaska.But the conglomerate said in a statement that it will “re-evaluate” its continued participation in the professional league after the damage to its reputation caused by the incident. “San Miguel Corporation would like...

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PBA commissioner Chito Salud announces Balkman's ban - Video

The PBA has banned Petron Blaze import Renaldo Balkman from the league after his meltdown last Friday against the Alaska Aces. PBA commissioner Chito Salud made the announcement Monday afternoon after his meeting with the import in the morning. Check out this video: courtesy of InterA...

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PBA bans Renaldo Balkman

The PBA has banned Petron Blaze import Renaldo Balkman from the league after his meltdown last Friday against the Alaska Aces.The league made the announcement Monday afternoon on its official Twitter account after commissioner Chito Salud met with the import in the morning. Balkman was in the midst of his worst game of the tournament against the Aces, scoring just six points after averaging 28 in...

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Stars showdown as Caguioa edges Yap

Two of today's top PBA gunners went at each other on Sunday night. And in the end, it was the 'The Spark' who got the better of his veritable shootout over 'Big Game James.' Mark Caguioa outscored James Yap in their one-on-one duel as Barangay Ginebra edged out defending champion San Mig Coffee, 96-88, in a battle of Commissioner’s Cup marquee teams before a huge crowd at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Caguioa...

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PBA Standings as of March 10, 2013

The Air 21 Express opened PBA Super Ball Sunday action by snapping their five-game losing streak, defeating the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 106-94, behind 35 points and 20 rebounds from import Michael Dunigan. In the evening’s Manila Clasico encounter, Mark Caguioa led the way for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel with 25 points as the Gin Kings hacked out a 96-88 victory over the San Mig Coffee Mixers before...

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Caguioa Sparks to survive Mixers rally

Barangay Ginebra survived a late San Mig Coffee rally for a huge 96-88 victory Sunday night in the PBA Commissioner's Cup before a capacity crowd at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. In front of the biggest crowd of the tournament, Mark “The Spark” Caguioa shone brightest The Kings almost squandered a 15-point fourth-quarter cushion, but held on behind the outside snippings of reigning MVP Mark Caguioa. The...

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Manila Clasico: Mixers, Kings renew rivalry

Defending champion San Mig Coffee, in a logjam at midtable, tries to move up a notch when it battles cellar-dwelling Barangay Ginebra on Sunday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup main at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.The Mixers are even at 3-3 after winning their last three games, going 3-1 with recently reacquired import Denzel Bowles. They go for their fourth straight win this conference against the Gin...

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Renaldo Balkman chokes Arwind Santos - Video

For five straight game, Renaldo Balkman was the hero for the Petron Blaze Boosters’ winning run. But the former New York Knicks first round pick was frustrated all game against Alaska Friday night, as Petron saw its winning streak snapped. Balkman melted down near the end of the game, confronting all three referees after committing a foul with 21.6 seconds left. Petron assistant coach Biboy Ravanes...

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Barako Bull and Talk ‘N Text showdown in Legazpi

Barako Bull and Talk ‘N Text collide on Saturday in Legazpi City, Albay in a battle of two struggling teams in the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Energy Colas and the Tropang Texters both enter the game with a two-game losing slide, and one streak will end after their 6:30 p.m. encounter. After a promising 3-1 start, Barako Bull absorbed back-to-back blowout losses to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel...

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Alaska vs. Petron to notch top spot; GlobalPort and Rain or Shine clash

Alaska and Petron Blaze dispute the solo lead as they collide in the main game of the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Aces and the Boosters meet at 7:30 p.m. right after the opening game tussle of GlobaPort and Rain or Shine at 5:15 p.m.Alaska and Petron are currently tied for the top spot with 5-1 win-loss marks and the winner takes the solo lead in the tournament. The...

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Talk ‘n Text brings back Donnell Harvey

Talk ‘n Text hopes to get back to its winning ways when it parades balik-impot Donnell Harvey on Saturday in a game against the skidding Barako Bull squad in a PBA Commissioner’s Cup road game in Legazpi City.The 6’8” Harvey is fresh from a stint with the Tianjin Ronggang in the Chinese Basketball Association and will be replacing Keith Benson, who could only help the squad to a 2-3 record in his...

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Ref banned for Ross 'obvious' non-call foul

Coach Franz Pumaren said the pain of Air'21 heartbreaking loss on Wednesday was somehow eased after they learned that referee Peter Balao was slapped a 10-day suspension without pay for a crucial non-call in the final 10 seconds of the Express' loss to Meralco in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. “Second quarter of the second game (on Wednesday), I was already told by the Commissioner’s Office that referee...

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Ginebra aim 2nd win against Rain or Shine; Petron faces Barako

Petron Blaze guns for a fifth straight win against Barako Bull in Sunday’s opening game as the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup resumes at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Boosters and the Energy Colas clash at 4:15 p.m. to be followed by the tussle between Rain or Shine and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel at 6:30 p.m.After losing its opening match to GlobalPort, Petron has won its next four assignments, including...

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PJ Simon lift San Mig Coffee past GlobalPort

Denzel Bowles wasn’t quite the monster in his third game back for San Mig Coffee.Fortunately for the Mixers, Peter June Simon and James Yap rose to the occasion just when their foul-troubled import needed backup against GlobalPort.Simon scored 19 points, while Yap hit a dagger three-pointer at the height of a furious late rally by the Batang Pier, as San Mig Coffee grabbed its second straight...

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San Mig Coffee Mixers goes 'Mixin’ It with the Mixers' - Video

San Mig Coffee fan page released dance video featuring the San Mig Coffee Mixers team. Get a chance to WIN a Meet and Greet with your Mixers Idols in their 'Mixin’ It with the Mixers' Video contest! Mixin' It With The Mixers Video Contest- Promo Mechanics  Check out the full video: sou...

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Bowles too skilled not to be a great player in our league, said Cone

Defending champion San Mig Coffee still has a long way to go in its climb up the standings, but coach Tim Cone is convinced his team is headed in the right direction after a 90-82 win over Talk ‘N Text on Sunday. Now, San Mig hopes to build on that victory when it clashes with unpredictable Globalport on Saturday when the PBA Commissioner’s Cup continues with a road game in Naga City, Camarines Sur. Last...

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Ginebra finally grab its first win from Barako Bull

Barangay Ginebra vented its wrath on an off-form Barako Bull side, 93-72, to finally end a barren run in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Unlike in their first four games where the Gin Kings’ lacked intensity, the boys of coach Alfrancis Chua went all out against the Energy Cola, attacking the basket ferociously and clamping down on defense. So ferocious...

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Rain or Shine grab third straight win from Air 21

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters edged the Air 21 Express in a thrilling shootout, 99-97, Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. It was the third straight victory for Rain or Shine, which needed one last defensive stop to deal hardluck Air 21 its third straight defeat. The Elasto Painters led by just a single point, 98-97, after Ryan Araña and Wynne Arboleda exchanged three-pointers with under...

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James Yap in Eat Bulaga to grant wish of his fan with Pingris

With his team unexpectedly hugging the cellar, no wonder James Yap haters are coming and rejoicing in full force. But for the two-time MVP and probably one of the most lethal offensive players in the league, detractors are a barometer of success. And in his team’s case today, added motivation. “Haters? Nirerespeto ko sila, may negative na pag-iisip… may mga positive rin… hindi nam an ako affected,”...

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Mark Barroca wants to make his mentor Johnny Abarrientos proud

With his ascension as the No. 1 point guard in the San Mig Coffee rotation, much was expected of Mark Barroca at the start of the Commissioner’s Cup. In his rookie season, he backed up veterans Josh Urbiztondo and Jonas Villanueva. But with those players gone, the “Coffee Prince” finally had a chance to be a full-time starter for the Mixers. But instead of shining, the start of the tournament saw...

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PBA Standings as of February 24, 2013

Sunday Salvacion opened Sunday’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup doubleheader with his patented Sunday Special, banking home a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Meralco to a thrilling 90-89 victory over GlobalPort. In the main game, Denzel Bowles showed his monster form, leading San Mig Coffee to a 90-82 win over Talk ‘N Text for the defending champions’ first victory of the tournament. TeamWLPCTGBStreak Alaska...

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Monster Bowles is back: Past Talk n' Text for first win

Denzel Bowles responded with a monster performance after a dismal debut to power defending champion San Mig Coffee to a morale-boosting 90-82 win over Talk ‘N Text in a rematch of last season’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals protagonists on Sunday at the Big Dome.The 23-year-old Bowles, the best import during the Mixers' run to last year's championship, atoned for his poor 12-point performance on Friday...

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Salvacion three-pointer at the buzzer give Meralco win over GlobalPort

Sunday Salvacion capped Meralco’s frenetic endgame fightback by banking in a three-pointer at the buzzer to lead the Bolts to a confidence-building 90-89 victory over Globalport on Sunday night in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Playing only his first game of the conference, the 6-2 forward repaid coach Ryan Gregorio's faith by scoring 20 points, spiked by 6-for-7 shooting...

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Finals rematch San Mig Coffee vs. Talk n' Text; GlobalPort against Meralco

Talk ‘N Text eyes its third straight win while GlobalPort tries to bounce back from a demoralizing loss as they face separate rivals in the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang Texters face sliding San Mig Coffee in the main game at 6:30 p.m. in a rematch of last year’s Commissioner’s Cup finals. This comes right after the meeting of Batang Pier and Meralco...

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Is Vernon Macklin can finally bring win in Ginebra? - Poll

Last time Ginebra import Macklin has already made good impression on his teammates. “Ang lakas niya. Talagang nangangalabaw siya sa ilalim,” said Ginebra forward Rico Maierhofer “Ang lupit 'nung dunk niya. Puyat at may jetlag pa yun ... kaya tingin ko mas lalakas pa siya,” added the newly-wed Maierhofer. Is Vernon Macklin can finally bring win in Ginebra?...

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Calvin Abueva apologized to PBA referee Edward Aquino

Alaska rookie Calvin Abueva has apologized to PBA referee Edward Aquino, saying he was so focused on the game on Sunday night he didn't realize the game official was hurt in a freak accident late in the Aces' 85-81 win over Barako Bull at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. “Wala akong kaalam-alam na nasaktan si referee Aquino,” said Abueva in an interview posted on the team’s website. “Hindi ko akalain talaga...

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Ginebra import Macklin has already made good impression

HE lacks sleep and is still battling jetlag, yet new Barangay Ginebra import Vernon Macklin has already made a big impression on teammates.“Ang lakas niya. Talagang nangangalabaw siya sa ilalim,” said Ginebra forward Rico Maierhofer at the end of the Kings’ practice on Monday at the Xavier School gym.“Bigat bantayan,” he added.Maierhofer even recalled one play during the three-on-three drills where...

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Ginebra battles GlobalPort; Air 21 vs. Talk ‘N Text

Air 21 eyes to join Alaska and Barako Bull at the top of leader board with a win against Talk ‘N Text in the opener of the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Express seek win No. 2 in their 5:15 p.m. clash against the Tropang Texters. In the main game, GlobalPort hopes to bounce back from a sorry loss as it faces Barangay Ginebra San Miguel at 7:30 p.m. Air...

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