Christian Standhardinger may not have the eye-popping numbers but his defense and impact on the floor – something that cannot be seen on the stat sheet – definitely made him stand out in the grueling finals series. Christian Standhardinger receives his Finals MVP award (PBA Images) And those...
BOCAUE, Bulacan – The Ginebra chant at the end of the buzzer was never as loud and as energetic as what has been heard inside the massive Philippine Arena. Japeth Aguilar soars for a dunk against Bay Area (Ali Vicoy) It was a victorious cry from a record-breaking 54,589 crowd serenading the...
In a duel where the loser is determined by whose knees are first to bend, the tale of triumphs and heartbreaks is coming close to its end. Only one kingdom would rise. Justin Brownlee is expected to lead Ginebra back to the throne against Bay Area (Mark Balmores) Expect fireworks and drama as the...
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone believed that it was his team's cold shooting in the endgame that cost them the Game 6 loss and not the return of Myles Powell. Ginebra's Scottie Thompson completes a steal against Bay Area import Myles Powell (Mark Balmores) The multi-titled mentor even felt...
Fans came in droves hoping for a coronation for the Kings but were left brokenhearted at the buzzer. Myles Powell (PBA Images) Myles Powell made a roaring return in Game 6 as he powered a huge fightback from Bay Area to take down Ginebra, 87-84, and force a sudden death in the PBA Commissioner’s...
It only took 268 days for Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee to find themselves at the center court once again, hoisting a new pair of awards in front of their legion of fans. Scottie Thompson (left) and Justin Brownlee get recognized with the Best Player of the Conference and Best Import plums...
The Kings made sure that the Dragons would feel the agony of defeat in front of a roaring Filipino crowd. Justin Brownlee anchors Ginebra's offense against the tall and agile Bay Area Dragons. (Mark Balmores) Justin Brownlee ignited a huge fourth quarter rally as Ginebra completed a thrilling 89-82...
The battle of tactical wits and mind games have now spilled over beyond the four corners of the court – to the post game pressers to be exact. Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) After Dragons tactician Brian Goorjian commented on the officiating, even saying that the Kings "got...
Ginebra head coach Tim Cone lauded his wards for coming out strong in the opening game of their finals series against Bay Area despite the distractions brought by the holiday season and playing on Christmas Day. Ginebra head coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) While the Cone and the Kings are no stranger...
Barangay Ginebra bears the weight of a nation on its shoulders as Bay Area tries to conquer a territory beyond its borders. And even if the challenge might be daunting for the royal Kings, the final pride, the last hope, look to keep the fire burning and somehow, in some way, clip the mighty...
Barangay Ginebra and Bay Area mean serious business despite sharing pleasantries ahead of their Christmas Day showdown in Game One of the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals collision on Sunday, Dec. 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. PLAYERS and coaches of Bay Area and Barangay Ginebra...
The Dragons have taken the league by storm and are will now soar to a historic PBA Finals against Ginebra. And they have Kobey Lam and Andrew Nicholson to thank for. Kobey Lam delivers the big baskets anew for Bay Area. (PBA Images) The two drilled booming triples in crunchtime as Bay Area escaped...
