Showing posts with label San Mig Coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Mig Coffee. Show all posts
Thursday, January 16, 2014
PBA: Justine Melton skies for a two-handed alleyoop dunk (VIDEO)
Justin Melton, a 5-foot-9 rookie for the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers, capped his team’s 112-93 blowout against the Petron Blaze Boosters on Wednesday night with a two-handed alleyoop slam dunk that instantly made him a trending topic on Twitter.
Friday, November 15, 2013
San Mig Coffee, TNT, Rain or Shine are coach Chot's top pick
All eyes may be on crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra, which has made vast improvements to its lineup, but former PBA coach Chot Reyes believes 3 other teams are more dangerous than the Gin Kings.
The current Gilas Pilipinas coach said among those teams that are likely to dominate the coming PBA Philippine Cup are Talk ‘N Text, Rain or Shine, and San Mig Coffee.
“Sa akin, lamang pa rin yong matagal ng magkakasama. There’s Talk n Text and Rain or Shine. San Mig is always tough with coach Tim Cone,” said Reyes in the PBA website.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
San Mig Coffee gets Isaac Holstein in exchange for Leo Najorda
Just two days after the PBA Rookie draft, San Mig Coffee sent rookie big man Justin Chua to Globalport in exchange for the Batang Pier’s own rookie draftee Isaac Holstein on Tuesday.
San Mig coach Tim Cone confirmed the deal, saying the Mixers had packaged No. 10 pick Chua with Leo Najorda to acquire the rights to Holstein, Globalport's No. 7 pick overall in Sunday's draft.
Monday, November 4, 2013
San Mig Coffee drafts Ian Sangalang as Overall No.2 pick
San Mig Coffee, the recently-crowned champion of the Governors’ Cup, got even stronger with the addition of Ian Sangalang in Sunday’s PBA draft.
The selection of the former San Sebastian center came as no surprise as Mixers coach Tim Cone has repeatedly gushed about Sangalang’s potential over this past week.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tim Cone excited to pick Wang Zhizhi's smaller version Ian Sangalang
An athletic left-handed center with great footwork, a solid post game, and a nice outside touch, San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone knows exactly who Ian Sangalang reminds him of.
“He’s like a smaller version of Wang Zhizhi, who’s a lefty as well,” Cone told InterAKTV in an exclusive interview.
“He’s like a smaller version of Wang Zhizhi, who’s a lefty as well,” Cone told InterAKTV in an exclusive interview.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
San Mig Coffee's Marc Pingris named PBA Finals MVP
Marc Pingris was named Most Valuable Player of the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals after lifting his team to victory in Game Seven.
The San Mig Coffee defensive demon posted monster numbers of 19 points, 17 rebounds, and five blocks in the series clincher as the Mixers completed their unfinished business after losing in the title series last season.
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.”
PBA Finals Game 7 today; Petron vs San Mig Coffee
The 2013 season of the PBA is down to an ultimate match for all the marbles. Petron Blaze and San Mig Coffee dispute the Governors’ Cup in Game Seven on Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum, with each team looking to complete unfinished business.
Coverage of the match begins at 8 p.m. WATCH PBA FINALS VIA FREE LIVE STREAMING HERE.
The Boosters, who forced a deciding match after winning Game Six last Wednesday, are trying to get back the crown they won in the 2011 edition. That was the last finals appearance as well as the last title for the league’s oldest and winningest franchise.
Coverage of the match begins at 8 p.m. WATCH PBA FINALS VIA FREE LIVE STREAMING HERE.
The Boosters, who forced a deciding match after winning Game Six last Wednesday, are trying to get back the crown they won in the 2011 edition. That was the last finals appearance as well as the last title for the league’s oldest and winningest franchise.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Marc Pingris still believe San Mig Coffee will win championship
“Sa amin pa rin yan.” San Mig Coffee forward Marc Pingris remained confident about his Mixers’ chances in the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals despite dropping Game Six to Petron on Wednesday.
The Mixers’ defensive ace was a key part of San Mig Coffee’s rally in the fourth quarter, when they came back from 11 points down to grab the lead. But he had to go out of the game after hurting his ankle after slipping on the court.
The Mixers’ defensive ace was a key part of San Mig Coffee’s rally in the fourth quarter, when they came back from 11 points down to grab the lead. But he had to go out of the game after hurting his ankle after slipping on the court.
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
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.
Arwind Santos named Best Player; Marqus Blakely is Best Import
Petron’s Arwind Santos was named the Best Player of the 2013 PBA Governors Cup, beating out two of his teammates for the award given out Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena prior to Game 2 of the Finals.
Santos edged teammates June Mar Fajardo and Alex Cabagnot, Ginebra playmaker LA Tenorio and GlobalPort forward Jay Washington for the award.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
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.”
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