Matthew Wright of Phoenix proved why he is the bubble MVP frontrunner in Game 3 of the semifinals against TNT. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--There's no stopping Matthew Wright from unleashing his killer instinct. Still feeling some pain from his ankle injury, Wright played through it...
Matthew Wright of Phoenix remains day-to-day after an ankle injury in Game 1 of semifinals. (PBA Images) The injury of Matthew Wright may have changed the complexion of the race for the best player of the PBA bubble. With Wright slowed down by an ankle problem, Ray Parks Jr., Stanley Pringle and...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--One can only imagine how busy PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is in running the show that is the historic Philippine Cup bubble. So, how does the league chief live through his tight day with a great responsibility on his...
Calvin Abueva of Phoenix provided an all-around effort against TNT in Game Two of their semifinals series. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--With Matthew Wright still hobbled by injury, Calvin Abueva stayed true to his promise to step up for Phoenix Super LPG. Abueva came through with a...
Calvin Abueva unleashed his best game for Phoenix on Friday. (PBA Images) Calvin Abueva made a huge impact as Phoenix Super LPG got back at TNT, 110-103, Friday night to tie at 1-1 their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. Abueva...
Reynel Hugnatan of Meralco maneuvers against Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra during their game on Friday. (PBA Images) Meralco went on a power surge in the second half to stun Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 95-77 and tie at 1-1 their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series Friday night at the Angeles...
Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio goes for his signature reverse layup during their game against Meralco on Wednesday. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT are stressing the need to play sharper as they aim for a 2-0 lead over their respective opponents in the PBA Philippine Cup...
Scottie Thompson has been consistent with his effort for Barangay Ginebra inside the bubble. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Where does Scottie Thompson's tremendous energy come from? Well, as it turns out, it's from his pre-game meal. The do-it-all Barangay Ginebra guard, who drew...
Matthew Wright heads to the Phoenix bench after suffering a right ankle sprain in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinals series against TNT. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Phoenix Super LPG head coach Topex Robinson decided not to risk aggravating Matthew Wright's injury in the opener of...
Jayson Castro of TNT soars to the basket against Justin Chua of Phoenix. PBA Images TNT banked on Jayson Castro’s heroics down the stretch to preserve a 95-92 win over Phoenix Super LPG and take the opener of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at the Angeles University Foundation Sports...
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said that if the league is looking at starting the 46th season, April 2021 is the likely window to give the 12 teams enough time to prepare for the Philippine Cup. “Malamang baka April na tayo,” said Marcial in a phone interview Wednesday with Manila...
SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Recognizing the sacrifices of the players inside the bubble, the PBA is eyeing to hand out the MVP and other regular awards for the historic Philippine Cup in Pampanga. Commissioner Willie Marcial said he will make the formal recommendation to the Board of Governors in...
