Showing posts with label Petron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Petron. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Petron to be named San Miguel Beermen on PBA Commissioner's Cup
The San Miguel Beermen will be back in the PBA beginning in the Commissioner’s Cup as the league’s oldest franchise will carry the iconic brand once more.
No less than San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang made the announcement, which comes in time for the silver anniversary of the team’s Grand Slam feat in 1989.
“San Miguel Beer is synonymous to brewing excellence. We built our success as a conglomerate on San Miguel’s name. We are happy to announce its return to the PBA and we look forward to its future success,” said Ang in a statement.
No less than San Miguel Corporation president Ramon Ang made the announcement, which comes in time for the silver anniversary of the team’s Grand Slam feat in 1989.
“San Miguel Beer is synonymous to brewing excellence. We built our success as a conglomerate on San Miguel’s name. We are happy to announce its return to the PBA and we look forward to its future success,” said Ang in a statement.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Yeng Guiao scouts Barangay Ginebra: "Wala silang weakness'
NOTWITHSTANDING the recent losses suffered by both Barangay Ginebra and Petron, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao still considers the two powerhouse franchises as the teams to beat heading into the playoffs of the PLDT myDSL-PBA Philippine Cup.
Of the two, the ever observant and analytical mentor admitted being wary of the Kings’ tall frontline and complete arsenal.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
San Mig Coffee wins PBA Governors Cup title vs Petron (REPLAY VIDEO)
San Mig Coffee drubbed Petron Blaze in the winner-take-all Game 7, 87-77, to clinch the PBA Governors’ Cup in front of more than 21,000 spectators at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday night.
After engaging the Boosters in three tight quarters, the Mixers unleashed a searing 9-2 run in the final three minutes to break away and secure the title.
Marc Pingris outplayed Petron’s bigman Junemar Fajardo and finished Game 7 with 19 points and 17 rebounds to go with his 5 blocks.
After engaging the Boosters in three tight quarters, the Mixers unleashed a searing 9-2 run in the final three minutes to break away and secure the title.
Marc Pingris outplayed Petron’s bigman Junemar Fajardo and finished Game 7 with 19 points and 17 rebounds to go with his 5 blocks.
Friday, October 25, 2013
San Mig Coffee official denies PBA Finals is scripted
THERE is no such thing as 'bigayan' in the PBA.
This was the strong denial made by San Miguel Corp. head of basketball operations Robert Non in the face of mounting accusations from fans that the battle between sister teams San Mig and Petron was 'scripted' to go the distance.
“It doesn’t exist, whether magkapareho ng management or magkaibang teams, there is no such term as ‘bigayan’ or giving away a game,” Non, also the current league chairman, toldSpin.ph on Thursday. “There is no such thing as ‘bigayan’ in the PBA.”
This was the strong denial made by San Miguel Corp. head of basketball operations Robert Non in the face of mounting accusations from fans that the battle between sister teams San Mig and Petron was 'scripted' to go the distance.
“It doesn’t exist, whether magkapareho ng management or magkaibang teams, there is no such term as ‘bigayan’ or giving away a game,” Non, also the current league chairman, toldSpin.ph on Thursday. “There is no such thing as ‘bigayan’ in the PBA.”
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Petron survives in PBA Finals Game 6 vs San Mig (REPLAY VIDEO)
The Petron Blaze Boosters survived a late scare and beat the San Miguel Coffee Mixers, 99-88, Wednesday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
With the win, the Blaze Boosters tied the series at 3-3 and forced a decisive Game 7.
Import Elijah Millsap led Petron again, finishing the game with 30 points and 6 assists, while rookie June Mar Fajardo maintained a consistent finals performance with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
With the win, the Blaze Boosters tied the series at 3-3 and forced a decisive Game 7.
Import Elijah Millsap led Petron again, finishing the game with 30 points and 6 assists, while rookie June Mar Fajardo maintained a consistent finals performance with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Petron fan club apologizes for racist chants on Marqus Blakely
The head of one fan club for the Petron Blaze Boosters apologized for a racial slur chanted by some of his group’s members at San Mig Coffee import Marqus Blakely during Game Five of the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals.
Anmessage from Blazing Beermen Clan fan club founder Ryan Ponce was posted on the group’s Facebook account on Monday admitting the incident and apologizing for the behavior of some of its members.
Anmessage from Blazing Beermen Clan fan club founder Ryan Ponce was posted on the group’s Facebook account on Monday admitting the incident and apologizing for the behavior of some of its members.
San Mig Coffee beats Petron in PBA Finals Game 5 (REPLAY VIDEO)
The San Mig Coffee Mixers took one step closer to completing their unfinished business with a rousing 114-103 victory over the Petron Blaze Boosters on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The victory gave San Mig Coffee a 3-2 lead in the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals.
Marqus Blakely played all 48 minutes to finish with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists, while Mark Barroca came up big anew with 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Mixers’ balanced attack.
The victory gave San Mig Coffee a 3-2 lead in the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals.
Marqus Blakely played all 48 minutes to finish with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists, while Mark Barroca came up big anew with 22 points and 10 assists to lead the Mixers’ balanced attack.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Petron star Arwind Santos named MVP in LEO Awards (VIDEO)
Arwind Santos is finally no longer a bridesmaid. The ultra-athletic Petron Blaze forward was named Most Valuable Player of the 2013 PBA season on Friday at the Leo Awards at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Santos beat out Jayson Castro of Talk ‘N Text and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel for the plum.
San Mig Coffee beats Petron in PBA Finals Game 4 (REPLAY VIDEO)
The San Mig Coffee Mixers squandered a 28-point first half lead before waking up in the fourth quarter to notch a Game Four victory, 88-86, over the Petron Blaze Boosters on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Mark Barroca broke the game’s final deadlock with free throws with 21.9 seconds left to rescue the Mixers, who tied their PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals series at 2-2.
They had to go through the eye of the needle against a Boosters team that never quit despite a hot start by San Mig Coffee, which took a 33-13 lead after the first quarter.
Mark Barroca broke the game’s final deadlock with free throws with 21.9 seconds left to rescue the Mixers, who tied their PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals series at 2-2.
They had to go through the eye of the needle against a Boosters team that never quit despite a hot start by San Mig Coffee, which took a 33-13 lead after the first quarter.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Petron shames San Mig Coffee in PBA Finals Game 3 (REPLAY VIDEO)
The Petron Blaze Boosters bucked the absence of starting point guard Alex Cabagnot to cruise to a surprisingly easy 90-68 victory over San Mig Coffee in Game Three of the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Import Elijah Millsap started at point guard for the Boosters in place of Cabagnot, leading the Boosters with 28 points and eight rebounds to take a 2-1 series lead.
“It’s something we tinkered with in the offseason,” said Petron coach Gee Abanilla of his decision to move Millsap to the one-spot with the absence of Cabagnot, who is out with an injured foot. “Medyo maganda naman ang kinalabasan.”
Import Elijah Millsap started at point guard for the Boosters in place of Cabagnot, leading the Boosters with 28 points and eight rebounds to take a 2-1 series lead.
“It’s something we tinkered with in the offseason,” said Petron coach Gee Abanilla of his decision to move Millsap to the one-spot with the absence of Cabagnot, who is out with an injured foot. “Medyo maganda naman ang kinalabasan.”
Sunday, October 13, 2013
San Mig Coffee wins Game 2 of PBA Finals vs Petron (REPLAY VIDEO)
The San Mig Coffee Mixers tied the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals with a 100-93 victory, but not before fending off a late charge from a spirited Petron squad at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
Marqus Blakely led San Mig Coffee with 23 points, while James Yap added 17 for the Mixers, who saw a double-digit lead whittled down to just three points in the dying seconds.
Marqus Blakely led San Mig Coffee with 23 points, while James Yap added 17 for the Mixers, who saw a double-digit lead whittled down to just three points in the dying seconds.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Junmar Fajardo POSTERIZED DUNK on Marqus Blakely (VIDEO)
Watch Junmar Fajardo's BIGGEST dunk of his PBA career so far! Governors' Cup FinalsGame 1. Petron def. SanMig, 100-84.
Petron beats San Mig Coffee in PBA Finals Game 1 (REPLAY VIDEO)
The Petron Blaze Boosters used a furious fourth quarter charge to take a 100-84 victory over the San Mig Coffee Mixers in Game One of the Governors’ Cup finals on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
After scoring just 59 points in the first three quarters, the Boosters poured down 41 huge points in the final period to book the win in their first match in the championship round since winning the tournament in 2011.
“I just thought we played a great fourth quarter,” said Petron coach Gee Abanilla, who was victorious in his first finals game as a PBA head coach. “I’m surprised also. We just got into a rhythm.”
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
2013 PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Complete Game Schedule
The quest to win the 2013 PBA Governors’ Cup is down to two teams.
Check out the schedule of the finals series between the San Mig Coffee Mixers and the Petron Blaze Boosters below.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Petron returns to PBA Finals; bested Rain or Shine (REPLAY VIDEO)
The Petron Blaze Boosters rained down three-pointers on Rain or Shine for a blistering 110-89 victory on Monday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum to make their return to the finals of the PBA Governors’ Cup.
“We’re living the dream,” said Petron coach Gee Abanilla. “This is a very good opportunity for us.”
Elijah Millsap broke out of his two-game slump to score 34 points, Marcio Lassiter added 27, while Alex Cabagnot had 23 for Petron, which wrapped up the semifinals series, 3-1.
Petron sizzled from beyond the arc, making 14-of-27 three-pointers for a 51.9 percent clip.
“We’re living the dream,” said Petron coach Gee Abanilla. “This is a very good opportunity for us.”
Elijah Millsap broke out of his two-game slump to score 34 points, Marcio Lassiter added 27, while Alex Cabagnot had 23 for Petron, which wrapped up the semifinals series, 3-1.
Petron sizzled from beyond the arc, making 14-of-27 three-pointers for a 51.9 percent clip.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Rain or Shine beats Petron in PBA Semis Game 3 (REPLAY VIDEO)
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters weren’t about ready to give up their Governors’ Cup crown just yet.
The defending champions rallied back from a nine-point fourth quarter deficit for a 92-87 victory over the Petron Blaze Boosters in Game Three of their best-of-five semifinals series.
“We just avoided the embarrassment of being swept,” said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao, who didn’t arrive at the game until the second quarter after being stuck in traffic on the way to the venue.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Petron wins vs Rain or Shine on PBA Semis Game 2 (REPLAY VIDEO)
June Mar Fajardo dominated down low, finishing with a career-high 26 points and 14 rebounds to carry the Petron Blaze Boosters to a pulsating 90-88 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game Two of their Governors’ Cup semifinals series on Wednesday at Cuneta Astrodome.
The rookie big man from Cebu scored 14 points, including three dunks, in the third quarter, allowing the Boosters to take command against the shorthanded Elasto Painters.
Petron was still up by nine points, 89-80, with less than two minutes left before Rain or Shine came roaring back. The Elasto Painters were within a single point after a putback by Beau Belga with 7.7 seconds left.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Petron defeats Rain or Shine on PBA Semis Game 1 (REPLAY VIDEO)
Elijah Millsap scored 41 points, including 11 straight during a stretch in the fourth quarter, to carry the Petron Blaze Boosters to a 91-83 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Monday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The win gave the Boosters a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five Governors’ Cup finals series.
“I think he bailed us out tonight,” said Petron coach Gee Abanilla on Millsap, who added 14 rebounds.
Monday, September 16, 2013
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.”
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.
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