Ginebra’s Tolentino, Meralco’s Jose almost trade blows at Big Dome’s hallway

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:21:35 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO The opening salvo of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals didn’t end without fireworks after Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Arvin Tolentino and Meralco’s Raymar Jose got into a heated exchange near the conclusion of their match. Both Tolentino and the seldom-used Jose traded choice words when play halted with nine seconds left in […]

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Bolts ready to strike and stop Gin Kings in PBA Finals opener

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:39:23 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco finally begin the latest chapter in their series of championship battles in the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday (April 6) with a huge crowd expected to fill the seats of the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The two teams look to draw first blood in the match set at […]

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PH Arena eyed as venue if Ginebra-Meralco series reaches Game 7

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:44:59 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO The PBA is eyeing the possibility of staging another championship showdown between Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco at the Philippine Arena in the event the Governors’ Cup Finals goes to a deciding seventh game. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said during a pre-finals press conference Monday, April 4 that officials taking care […]

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Ginebra coach likens Brownlee to ‘Black Superman’ Billy Ray Bates

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:22:02 +0000

B y JONAS TERRADO Justin Brownlee’s status as one of the greatest imports to ever play in the PBA continues to grow following Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s latest trip to the Governors’ Cup Finals. A 47-point performance to close out NLEX in their semifinal series Wednesday, March 30 enabled Brownlee to lead Ginebra to its […]

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For Magnolia hotshot Paul Lee, no pain, no glory

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:53:29 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Paul Lee shrugged off the pain caused by an ankle injury and a pair of sluggish performances to help Magnolia Pambansang Manok stay alive and force a deciding Game 5 in their PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series with Meralco. Lee’s 17 points along with five assists and two steals was one of […]

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Brownlee puts on phenomenal show as Ginebra advances to Govs’ Cup Finals

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:32:41 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Justin Brownlee erupted for 47 points as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel booked a return trip to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals with a massive 112-93 win over NLEX in Game 4 of their semifinal series Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The resident import sizzled right from the beginning as he made […]

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All eyes on Tenorio as Ginebra veteran determined to redeem self

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:33:17 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Much of the attention will be on LA Tenorio in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals on Wednesday as he tries to atone for the comedy of errors that contributed to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s failure to complete a three-game sweep of NLEX. There’s plenty of interest as to how […]

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Ginebra’s Standhardinger bags Player of the Week award

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:50:56 +0000

Defending champion Barangay Ginebra may not have big man Japeth Aguilar around due to a calf injury early in the PBA Governors Cup semifinals, but it found an equally capable anchor in Christian Standhardinger at the frontcourt as the Kings moved on the cusp of a return trip to the season-ending finals. Without his regular […]

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NLEX keeps finals bid alive – thanks to Tenorio’s endgame bloopers

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:26:19 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO NLEX capitalized on a pair of endgame mistakes by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s LA Tenorio to pull off a stunning 86-85 victory Sunday that extended their PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the game tied at 83-all, import Cam Clark intercepted Tenorio’s crosscourt pass intended for […]

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Officials in Game 2 of Meralco-Magnolia game suspended

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2022 07:51:02 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO The PBA suspended the entire officiating crew that worked Game 2 of the Governors’ Cup semifinal series between Meralco and Magnolia Pambansang Manok last Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that the ban will be for the rest of the semifinals after officials missed out on […]

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