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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David likes chances of winning against Ginebra because of Hill

The failure of a replacement to take over the spot of Ginebra import Herbert Hill certainly brings a smile on the face of Globalport top gunner Gary David. Speaking to Spin.ph Thursday night, the Batang Pier offensive ace said he likes his team’s chances against the Kings with Hill around when the two teams meet Friday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. “Kung si Herbert...

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Hill stay strong despite of Ginebra fans criticism

Herbert Hill knows there are consequences when you don't meet the expectations of the popular Brgy. Ginebra team and its multitude of fans.And he has vowed to rise above it.Coming off a sub-par debut performance in Ginebra's loss to Air21 on Sunday, the 6-foot-10 Hill admitted getting not only rude comments from fans, but likewise hate messages on his mobile phone. Hill was a bit emotional when he...

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San Mig Coffee in negotiation with Bowles

San Mig Coffee is now deep in negotiations with former PBA Commissioner’s Cup best import Denzel Bowles.No less than team governor Rene Pardo revealed to Spin.ph that San Mig has revived its bid to lure the former best import awardee after the Mixers' 73-98 loss to Petron on Wednesday night."Depende sa availability ni Denzel, siya ang priority namin na papalit (kung magpapalit) kasi proven na yan...

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San Mig Coffee now with Rogers clash with Petron; Alaska and Meralco seek lead

Meralco and Alaska square off for a share of the lead in the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Bolts and the Aces try to follow up their huge opening wins as they collide in the opener at 5:15 p.m. to be followed by the game of winless squads San Mig Coffee and Petron Blaze in the second offering at 7:30 p.m. Last Saturday, Alaska came from behind and beat...

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Tenorio blame himself in Gin Kings’ loss to Air 21

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel star guard LA Tenorio had a nightmare start to his Commissioner’s Cup.He missed all 11 of his attempts from the field and was a non-factor in the Gin Kings’ loss to the Air 21 Express Sunday night.Tenorio took the blame for his team’s setback. “Aminado naman ako, masama talaga yung laro ko at kitang-kita naman ng mga tao,” Tenorio told InterAKTV in a telephone interview....

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Referee suspended after the missed call on Bruno Sundov’s shot

The contact on Bruno Sundov’s shot in the final play against Alaska last Saturday was a foul, the PBA told Rain or Shine.The league also informed the Elasto Painters that referee Emmanuel Tankion, who missed the call, has been suspended for 10 playdates because of the error.Rain or Shine team executive Mamerto Mondragon confirmed the news to InterAKTV. Sundov’s final attempt was foiled by the Aces,...

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San Mig Coffee back to start with Matt Rogers

After playing without an import in their opening game, San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone is looking forward to their second assignment at full strength.“I guess we can throw that first game out the window,” said Cone, referring to the Mixers’ 79-75 defeat to Barako Bull with import Matt Rogers sitting out because of food poisoning. “But our import, who ran into some bad luck (and some bad food), will...

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Caption this: Herbert Hill and Michael Dunigan getting entangled

Michael Dunigan, who finished with 26 points and 19 rebounds as the Express outlasted Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 74-70. Dunigan scored 18 points in the second half to rescue Air 21 as he completely outplayed his counterpart Herbert Hill, who scored 17 points but shot a woeful 7-of-24 (24 percent) from the field. The Ginebra import also committed six turnovers.  ...

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Last minutes explosion of Air 21 defeats Ginebra

Air 21 got the kind of debut it needed from import Michael Dunigan, who finished with 26 points and 19 rebounds as the Express outlasted Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 74-70, in the main game of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum Sunday night. Dunigan scored 18 points in the second half to rescue Air 21 as he completely outplayed his counterpart Herbert Hill, who scored 17 points...

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Barako Bull overtime victory over GlobalPort

Barako Bull’s finish kick was so strong, the GlobalPort Batang Pier didn’t quite know what hit them.The Energy Colas finished the game on a 22-2 run spanning the fourth quarter and overtime period, hacking out a 98-88 victory over GlobalPort Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Barako Bull looked dead in the water trailing by 10 points, 86-76, heading into the two-minute mark of regulation. But the...

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Ginebra vs Air 21; Barako Bull vs GlobalPort clash

GlobalPort and Barako Bull battle for the early Commissioner’s Cup lead as they clash in the PBA opener on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.Coming off hard-earned wins at the start of the tournament on Friday, Batang Pier and the Energy Cola square off at 4:15 p.m. with the winner taking the top spot with a 2-0 win-loss card. In the main game, Alfrancis Chua debuts as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel...

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Eric Dawson carry Meralco over Talk ‘N Text

Eric Dawson has served notice. The Meralco import scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Bolts to an impressive 99-92 victory over the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters in the Commissioner’s Cup Saturday night at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Dawson added 14 rebounds and four blocks for the Bolts, who squandered an 18-point first half lead before recovering in time to turn back the...

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Cyrus Baguio buzzer beater gives Alaska victory over Rain or Shine

Cyrus Baguio hit a fastbreak layup in transition to beat the buzzer and give the Alaska Aces an 83-81 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Saturday night at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Baguio’s basket capped a thrilling endgame comeback for the Aces, who needed a desperation 25-foot three-pointer from Calvin Abueva to tie the game at 81-all with 10 seconds left in the game.Rain or Shine...

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PBA slapped Williams a fine of P40,000 for his flagrant foul on Fajardo

GlobalPort import Justin Williams became the first reinforcement to be penalized by the PBA in the 2013 Commissioner’s Cup. The PBA slapped Williams a fine of P40,000 for his flagrant foul penalty two on Petron rookie June Mar Fajardo in the Batang Pier’s opening match against the Boosters. The import landed an elbow to Fajardo’s kisser, resulting in the ejection. GlobalPort coach Junel Baculi...

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Donnel Harvey willing to play in other squad

Donnell Harvey, the import who led Talk ‘N Text to the Commissioner’s Cup finals last season, is back in town for vacation over the Chinese New Year break. But the former NBA first round pick is mixing a little business with pleasure. Harvey’s agent Sheryl Reyes said the import is still open to suiting up for Talk ‘N Text, but would welcome opportunities with other PBA teams. “Talk ‘N Text is...

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Barako Bull wins vs import-less San Mig Coffee

Last season, Josh Urbiztondo and Jonas Villanueva helped the B-MEG Llamados win the Commissioner’s Cup.One year later, the point guard duo was winning at their old team’s expense, as they led Barako Bull to a tight 79-75 victory over the San Mig Coffee Mixers Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Urbiztondo, who was traded to Barako Bull prior to the start of the season, posted 17 points, nine rebounds,...

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GlobalPort past Petron despite import’s ejection

GlobalPort could have given up after import Justin Williams was ejected from the game early in the third quarter. But instead of rolling over, the Batang Pier came from behind to fashion out an impressive 94-92 victory over the Petron Blaze Boosters, 94-92, Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum to open their 2013 Commissioner’s Cup campaign. “I begged the players to play defense, hang on and make...

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2013 Commissioner’s Cup Imports: Rain or Shine, San Mig Coffee, Talk ‘N Text

The big boys are back for the 2013 Commissioner’s Cup! With no height limit and 10 new faces, the action promises to be titanic. Who will stand tallest? Here’s an early look. Bruno Sundov, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters In last season’s no-limit conference, Rain or Shine opted to go with a smaller guy in Duke Crews. The Elasto Painters are going in a completely opposite direction this time...

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2013 Commissioner’s Cup Imports: Barangay Ginebra, Alaska, Meralco

The big boys are back for the 2013 Commissioner’s Cup! With no height limit and 10 new faces, the action promises to be titanic. Who will stand tallest? Here’s an early look. Herbert Hill, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel The 6-foot-10 Hill was a former Utah Jazz draft pick that spent a year with the Philadelphia 76ers, although never played because of an injury. He averaged a modest 5.5 points,...

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2013 Commissioner’s Cup Imports: GlobalPort, Barako Bull, Air 21, Petron

The big boys are back for the 2013 Commissioner’s Cup! With no height limit and 10 new faces, the action promises to be titanic. Who will stand tallest? Here’s an early look. Justin Williams, GlobalPort Batang Pier   Williams is one of the more intriguing imports in the upcoming conference. He wrapped up his college career at Wyoming with averages of 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5.4...

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