NLEX stops Alaska, enhances quarters bid

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:02:07 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO NLEX halted the winning run of Alaska,106-89, Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Kevin Alas scored 15 of his 19 points in the first quarter while import KJ McDaniels and Jericho Cruz put up impressive performances as the Road Warriors leapfrogged the Aces for third […]

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Alaska’s rising star wins PBAPC Player of the Week award

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:30:27 +0000

Alaska’s farewell tour in the PBA got off to rousing start as star guard Jeron Teng seized the driver seat in a bid to help the storied franchise cap off its final conference in the league on a high note. Days after the announcement of the team’s imminent exit in Asia’s first professional league after […]

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TNT pips Meralco, wins 1st leg of PBA 3×3 2nd conference

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:24:57 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Almond Vosotros knocked down a game-winning two-pointer as TNT came back to beat Meralco, 21-19, and capture the first leg crown of the PBA 3×3 second conference yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Vosotros’ shot from beyond the arc with 1:12 left in the final enabled the Tropang Giga to take home […]

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San Miguel adds to Ginebra’s woes; Meralco jolts ROS

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:13:37 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Orlando Johnson bounced back from a rough debut and carried San Miguel Beer to a 110-102 victory over struggling Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Governors’ Cup held Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Johnson showcased why he played for four NBA teams, posting 31 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the […]

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Tough grind begins for TNT as Tropang Giga battle Magnolia Hotshots

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 03:14:02 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Games Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 3 p.m. — Meralco vs NLEX 6 p.m. — Magnolia vs TNT TNT begins a rigorous stretch before some players shift their focus on the FIBA World Cup Asian Cup Qualifiers when it takes on Magnolia Pambansang Manok tonight in the resumption of the PBA Governors’ Cup […]

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Gilas may play sans its ‘sixth man’ in FIBA Asian Cup Qualifiers

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2022 03:18:29 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas could play without the presence of fans for its campaign in the Group A of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers later this month at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Executive Director Sonny Barrios said the Quezon City government nixed the idea of allowing the games […]

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PBA update: Tough schedule for TNT Tropang Giga

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:14:11 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO TNT, which has committed to lend some of its players for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, will play four games in a span of five days when the PBA Governors’ Cup resumes Friday, Feb. 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang Giga begin the rigid schedule on the day of […]

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Bolts get deadlier, faster after acquiring Chris Banchero

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:16:58 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Meralco, which a month ago lost one of its best players to a corporate rival, got one of the PBA’s best two-way guards after Chris Banchero signed as an unrestricted free agent. The Bolts confirmed his addition on social media Wednesday, Feb. 2, two days after Banchero’s contract with the Phoenix Super […]

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