CJ Perez was saddled by foul trouble in Game 1 with four already in the first two quarters. In Game 2, he picked up his third midway through the second frame. It was pretty much the same scenario for the high-scoring guard except that he didn’t let his foul situation affect him this time. CJ...
CJ Perez was not having it after being left frustrated and in foul trouble in San Miguel’s 93-86 Game 1 loss against Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Wednesday night, June 5. CJ Perez (PBA Images) Following their dominant five-game winning streak that came with a...
In a refreshing change of pace, Meralco has local basketball fans rooting for its success against defending champion San Miguel. Brandon Bates (PBA Images) The Bolts snatched a 93-86 Game 1 victory over the Beermen to gain the important headstart in their best-of-seven clash in the PBA...
The Philippine Basketball Association is heading to its Philippine Cup Finals buoyed by soaring numbers drawn from new carrier RPTV Channel 9 aside from the figures representing viewers on the league’s other platforms. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) “We are very grateful yung mga...
Brandon Bates was definitely one of the biggest revelations for Meralco in its semis victory over bitter rival Ginebra, especially how he held his ground against the premier big men of the opposing team in Christian Standhardinger and Japeth Aguilar. The 6-foot-8 rookie stepped up big and had a...
A team that is craving for glory won’t be easily satisfied by just clinching its breakthrough PBA Philippine Cup Finals appearance. After also achieving plenty of firsts for the franchise – a first Game 7 win and a first best-of-seven series victory, Meralco might as well...
Barangay Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson offered no excuses in their stinging 78-69 Game 7 loss to Meralco that allowed the Bolts to secure their first ever finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup. Thompson tipped his hat to their rivals, admitting that the Bolts were simply the better...
Bong Quinto has been around for the Meralco Bolts and has seen all the past heartbreaks. Meralco's Bong Quinto (PBA Images) Now in his sixth year, the former Letran standout wants none of that as he hopes to help the Bolts write a sweeter ending this time around as they face their long-time...
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao sees a bright future for his young but talent-laden team despite suffering a semifinal loss to San Miguel in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup last Friday night, May 24, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) Guiao...
Veteran guard LA Tenorio knows a thing or two about basketball and he definitely showed it in Ginebra’s 90-71 win over Meralco in Game Four of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night, May 24, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Barangay Ginebra's LA Tenorio (PBA Images) After a...
Ginebra star Scottie Thompson was simply out of his groove in the first three games of their PBA semifinals series against Meralco. Ginebra team manager Alfrancis Chua (File photo) Turned out, the former Most Valuable Player needed some words of encouragement from team manager Alfrancis Chua to...
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao was visibly frustrated over San Miguel’s Terrence Romeo for showing lack of "basic respect" in Game 3 of their semifinal duel in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night, May 22. Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) In front of...
