Showing posts with label PBA 2013. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PBA 2013. Show all posts
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Ateneo alumni Greg Slaughter applies for 2014 PBA Rookie Draft
Former Ateneo slotman and many-time national player Greg Slaughter heads the initial cast of applicants for the 2014 PBA Annual Rookie Draft set on November 3 at Robinson’s Place Ermita in Manila.
The 6-11 Slaughter, a key figure in the Blue Eagles’ UAAP championship run the past few years, beat the deadline set for Fil-foreigners on September 12 to become the first of an expected bumper crop of quality big men to adorn next season's draft pool.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Alaska beats San Mig Coffee; forces do-or-die game (REPLAY VIDEO)
The Alaska Aces clamped down on the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the fourth quarter to carve out a 112-105 victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
With the win, Alaska forced a do-or-die match on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Alaska 112 - McKines 38, Casio 21, Thoss 17, Baguio 17, Espinas 7, Abueva 5, Dela Cruz 4, Jazul 3, Hontiveros 0.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
The Possible PBA Governors’ Cup playoff scenarios
With only one playdate remaining in the PBA Governors’ Cup elimination round, the playoffs are almost underway. But the results of the two remaining games will still have major implications on the playoff picture.
Here are the possible scenarios for the playoffs depending on Sunday’s games.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Ryan Gregorio complains the late no-call on Mario West
Meralco import Mario West was fuming after the his team’s loss to the San Mig Coffee Mixers on Friday.
The Bolts reinforcement complained that there should have been a foul called on his final attempt, which could have given him a chance to win or tie the game.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Jared Dillinger sets to return to PBA for Meralco this month
FIL-AM guard Jared Dillinger is finally set for a return after a five-month injury layoff, a development that augurs well for the rejuvenated Meralco Bolts in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
Dillinger was acquired by the Bolts from sister team Talk 'N Text in a three-team trade also involving Barako Bull last June but has yet to suit up for the team owing to a pelvic injury suffered in a car accident last April.
Talk 'N Text hires Courtney Fells to replace import Tony Mitchell
Scoring was never the problem for former Talk ‘N Text import Tony Mitchell.
But despite his prolific offensive output, the Tropang Texters have lost three straight games and are on the verge of elimination in the Governors’ Cup. Talk ‘N Text decided to replace Mitchell with former North Carolina State wingman Courtney Fells.
Monday, September 16, 2013
The Controversial Call on Ginebra-Rain or Shine Game. (VIDEO)
PBA. The controversial 101-100 loss of Rain or Shine to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Saturday night has been the talked about of sports minded netizens.
The Elasto Painters fumed over the late call of referee Nol Quilingen, who whistled a foul on Beau Belga against Mac Baracael in the closing seconds of the game.
AFTER THE CONTROVERSIAL GAME, HERE's WHAT HAPPENED:
Petron's Elijah Millsap targets nothing less than championship
Elijah Millsap was hardly 100 percent in Petron’s last elimination round game on Sunday against GlobalPort.
“I’m not trying to make excuses, but for the past four, five days I’m under the weather,” Millsap told InterAKTV in an exclusive interview. “But I’ve got to come out and do the job. Personally, I got a lot of turnovers, but we got it done.”
Sunday, September 15, 2013
PBA throws out Rain or Shine protest; Ginebra win stands
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s controversial victory over Rain or Shine on Saturday night will stand after the PBA threw out the Elasto Painters’ protest.
League commissioner Chito Salud addressed the issue on Sunday, saying Rain or Shine management failed to file the protest before the 12 noon deadline, deeming it invalid.
“The result of the Ginebra-Rain or Shine game stands,” said Salud.
League commissioner Chito Salud addressed the issue on Sunday, saying Rain or Shine management failed to file the protest before the 12 noon deadline, deeming it invalid.
“The result of the Ginebra-Rain or Shine game stands,” said Salud.
PBA referee on his controversial call: “I called it as I saw it”
Controversial referee Nol Quilingen called the PBA Governors Cup game between Rain or Shine and Ginebra as he saw it - nothing more, nothing less.
Finding himself right in the eye of a raging storm after calling a late foul on Beau Belga that led to Mac Baracael's winning free throws in a 101-100 Ginebra victory on Saturday, Quilingen reiterated he always make it a point to call the games as accurately as possible.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Yeng Guiao on controversial loss to Ginebra: "We were robbed of a win"
“We felt we were robbed of a win.” This was the bold statement of Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao following his team’s controversial 101-100 loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Saturday night at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
“We’ll file a protest for whatever is worth,” said Guiao. “We will file a protest before 12 noon tomorrow (Sunday).”
Friday, September 13, 2013
Arwind Santos optimistic about chance to win MVP award
Arwind Santos and the Petron Blaze Boosters are in seventh heaven.
Not only did they win their seventh straight game, the team is already assured of the No. 1 spot in the quarterfinals of the Governors’ Cup.
Asi Taulava named team captain of Air21; replaces Ritualo
Asi Taulava’s much-anticipated PBA return was a triumphant one on Friday night, as he helped the Air 21 Express to a crucial 106-102 victory over the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters.
The win kept alive his team’s flickering hopes of making it to the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs.
Ronald Tubid on cheap shot to Jayson Castro: "Hindi ko sadya yun"
Petron Blaze guard Ronald Tubid did not wait for his 11 a.m. meeting on Friday with PBA Commissioner Chito Salud to say sorry to the player he claimed he "hurt unintentionally."
Tubid has been summoned by Salud after he was called for a technical foul for what looked like a punch to the groin of Jayson Castro late in the Texters' 88-122 loss to Talk 'N Text on Wednesday night.
Castro crumpled to the floor after the hit, but Tubid insisted he was going for the ball and the hit was unintentional.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
PBA approves Petron-Air21 trade deal on Joseph Yeo, Mark Isip
Joseph Yeo will boost the Air 21 Express’ flickering hopes in the PBA Governors’ Cup starting Friday when they go up against the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters.
The PBA has approved the one-on-one trade involving Yeo and forward Mark Isip on Thursday.
PBA: Ronald Tubid cheap shot on Jayson Castro (VIDEO)
Talk ‘N Text star Jayson Castro is man enough to accept a one-sided beating his team suffered at the hands of league-leading Petron Blaze.
What he couldn’t accept was getting what he thought was a cheap shot when the game was already decided.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Petron to trade Joseph Yeo to Air21 in exchange of Mark Isip
A long overdue trade between the Petron Blaze Boosters and the Air21 Express might be consummated in the next few days.
Sources told that the latest player swap will finally involve Joseph Yeo, who has long been a topic of trade reports.
Monday, September 9, 2013
James Yap-Calvin Abueva rivalry: Kissing and Flopping (VIDEO)
On Tuesday, the Alaska Aces and the San Mig Coffee Mixers will meet for the first time since their Commissioner’s Cup semifinals duel last April.
This means that San Mig Coffee swingman James Yap and Alaska rookie Calvin Abueva will once gain renew their rivalry, which got heated during their series last conference.
Mark Caguioa admits on loss to San Mig: I'm the reason we lost
Another game against San Mig Coffee, another tough night for Barangay Ginebra superstar Mark Caguioa.
Caguioa, the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player, is ready to take the blame for his team’s loss to the Mixers after struggling against anew against San Mig Coffee.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
James Yap shuts down Mark Caguioa in PBA Manila Clasico
Big Game James Yap showed he’s capable of more than just putting points in the bucket.
As the leader of the San Mig Coffee Mixers, James Yap stepped up on the defensive end with two of his team’s top players missing. He shut down Mark Caguioa, hounding the Barangay Ginebra superstar to 0-of-11 shooting from the field.
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