Ronald Pascual (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Calvin Abueva strongly believes that longtime pal Ronald Pascual can make his own basketball comeback. As Phoenix bowed out in the semifinals of PBA Philippine Cup and exited the bubble on Saturday, Abueva bared his plan to visit Pascual, who...
Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Alaska head coach Jeff Cariaso did not hide his disappointment to TNT consultant Mark Dickel following the horrible incident that happened to Abel Galliguez. With the Tropang Giga way ahead 86-69 with 9:47 left in the fourth quarter...
RR Pogoy of TNT attacks the basket against Maverick Ahanmisi and Rodney Brondial of Alaksa. (PBA Images) RR Pogoy sizzled for 34 points as TNT made its way to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after eliminating Alaska, 104-83, in their quarterfinal match Saturday at the Angeles University...
TNTs Troy Rosario flies for the rebound against Javee Mocon and Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine. PBA Images It will be the turn of TNT and Phoenix Super LPG to literally send their quarterfinal opponents home and advance to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at the Angeles...
Mo Tautuaa of San Miguel fights for the loose ball during their game against Barangay Ginebra on Nov. 8. PBA Images SMART CLARK GIGA CITY-- A different storm is brewing in Clark, Pampanga, just hours after Typhoon “Ulysses” left a trail of destruction along its path. It’s the PBA playoffs on...
Teams that will have an extended stay inside the bubble are bracing for intensity to pick up as the playoff basketball makes its way following a grueling elimination round schedule. And if thrilling games and low-scoring affairs during the 32-day elims that saw a short stoppage and grueling...
Maverick Ahanmisi earns the praise of Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Maverick Ahanmisi unleashed his best game when Alaska needed it most. The Fil-Am guard came up big to tow the Aces to a thrilling 122-119 overtime victory over the erstwhile streaking...
Maverick Ahanmisi of Alaska attacks the basket against Anthony Semerad of NLEX. (PBA Images) Alaska put away one complicated scenario in the quarterfinal race Monday night with a 122-119 overtime victory over NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural...
Scottie Thompson of Barangay Ginebra tries to break free from the defense of San Miguel's Von Pessumal during their game Sunday night. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to once again secure the twice-to-beat advantage Monday night when it plays Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup at...
Alaska's Rodney Brondial was effective offensively against NorthPort. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Alaska big man Rodney Brondial got into the spotlight for a good reason this time around. After getting summoned twice by PBA commissioner Willie Marcial for two ejections, Brondial...
Abu Tratter of Alaska attacks the defense of Christian Standhardinger of NorthPort. (PBA Images) Alaska became the fourth team to secure a quarterfinals berth after fending off NorthPort, 102-94, Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Abu...
Jeff Chan of Barangay Ginebra attacks the basket over Christian Standhardinger of NorthPort. (PBA Images) Getting closer to the twice-to-beat advantage holds more importance than gaining the solo lead as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT clash Friday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles...