Barangay Ginebra’s tough Game 4 loss not only denied the defending champion a 3-1 series lead but also became a huge spoiler to Christian Standhardinger’s special night. *BPC jinx? Christian Standhardinger struggles in Game 4 with only 10 points and three rebounds although he has nine assists...
With the series slowly turning into a showdown of which team shoots the ball well, Barangay Ginebra looks to sustain the perfect touch against TNT when it goes for a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of the best-of-seven Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 16. *After a...
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone admitted he took the gamble in starting Stanley Pringle for the first time in the conference but the veteran guard made sure to repay the trust with a vintage performance. *Stanley Pringle put up a perfect night to lead Ginebra to a historic shooting display...
The usually smiling and amiable Justin Brownlee emerged from the Barangay Ginebra dugout despite a rough offensive night and a tough 92-85 loss to TNT in Game 2. But there was something strange to his demeanor – probably due to the eagerness to bounce back which can already be sensed from...
The burden of adjustments is now on the court of Barangay Ginebra with head coach Tim Cone tasked to figure out what struck his team in the Game 2 loss and make the necessary moves ahead of Game 3 of their best-of-seven Finals against TNT on Friday, April 14. *Justin Brownlee should be eager to...
Scottie Thompson and his ability to complete triple-double feats in a game could be a good barometer of how well Ginebra plays according to Kings head coach Tim Cone. *Scottie Thompson challenges the defense of JP Erram (PBA Images)* Thompson actually did just that in the Kings’ masterful 102-90...
Game 1 was a tale of two teams showing contrasting effects of a week-long break before an all-important collision. *Justin Brownlee goes for a block on Rondae Hollis-Jefferson's off-balanced shot (PBA Images)* On one side, Barangay Ginebra, the defending champion of the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup...
It may still be uncertain whether LA Tenorio will be present for Barangay Ginebra during its title showdown against TNT but the veteran court general remains to be the inspirational leader for the team. While admittedly still a very emotional subject not just for head coach Tim Cone but also the...
The wait is over and the stage is set as two proud teams figure in a dream Finals duel. Barangay Ginebra and TNT begin their highly anticipated title showdown in what is expected to be a thrilling Easter Sunday treat in Game 1 of the best-of-seven championship series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on...
The line has been drawn and both teams have fired the early warning shots in what is expected to be a dream duel between two of the most talented squads in the league. *Barangay Ginebra and TNT are bracing for war in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup Finals. (Mark Balmores)* Defending champion Barangay...
If Ginebra head coach Tim Cone would have it, he wanted to have Game 1 of the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against TNT sooner rather than later. *Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone (PBA Images)* The series opener between the Kings and the Tropang Giga is set on Easter Sunday, April 9, giving...
Justin Brownlee might be struggling all game long but Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone still has the confidence to leave the ball in the hands of his ever-reliable import when it's winning time. *Justin Brownlee delivers the goods in the end game (PBA Images)* That was the level of trust the...
