NLEX coach Yeng Guiao had to ease the eagerness of rookie Calvin Oftana after their first loss in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup against Rain or Shine at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City last Friday. NLEX rookie Calvin Oftana (left) chases Ginebra's Scottie Thompson for the defense during their game in...
Willie Marcial (PBA photo) PBA commissioner Willie Marcial apologized Sunday, July 18 for the confusion surrounding the telecast schedule of the Philippine Cup doubleheader the other day that left fans upset. Marcial begged for understanding after TNT’s victory over Terrafirma and Magnolia’s...
Photo from PBA Backcourt duo Kevin Alas and Kiefer Ravena took charge as NLEX emphatically bounced back at the expense of reigning champion Barangay Ginebra, 94-75, for its breakthrough win in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, July 18 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Alas...
Reap what you sow. Nards Pinto (left) and Bong Quinto soar for the layup during Meralco's game against San Miguel at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, July 18. (PBA) Meralco coach Norman Black lauded Bong Quinto and Nards Pinto for their impressive showing so far in the 2021 PBA...
Photo from PBA Meralco repulsed San Miguel's comeback bid sparked by Terrence Romeo to eke out a 93-87 win and sustain its strong start in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, July 18 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Backcourt partners Aaron Black and Chris Newsome delivered the...
Photo from PBA PBA fans were up in arms over confusion with the broadcast of Philippine Cup doubleheader on Saturday, July 17. Complaints were rampant on social media after TNT’s 86-79 victory over Terrafirma and Magnolia’s 80-73 win against Phoenix Super LPG at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig...
Photo from PBA Calvin Abueva came through with an explosive debut for Magnolia, powering an 80-73 win against his former team Phoenix in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, July 17 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Abueva pumped in a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds to...
Photo from PBA TNT handed returning coach Chot Reyes a victory in his first game back in the PBA as it fended off Terrafirma, 86-79, for a winning start in the Philippine Cup on Saturday, July 17 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Star guard Jayson Castro spearheaded the Tropang Giga's...
Photo from PBA Calvin Abueva, Vic Manuel, rookie Joshua Munzon and coach Chot Reyes will be the center of attention Saturday, July 17 as four more teams make their debuts in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Abueva sees action for the first time with Magnolia in the...
Photo from PBA Meralco coach Norman Black believed that it could have been an entirely different ball game if NorthPort had Greg Slaughter on the court in their PBA Philippine Cup opener. The Bolts zapped the Batang Pier, 85-63, behind Mac Belo's explosive debut for Black's side on Friday night,...
Screenshot from livestream Chris Gavina was wearing a quite unique face mask in his head coaching debut for Rain or Shine in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday, July 16. Gavina donned a black face mask with the word "culture" spelled in capital letters and printed in white during the Elasto...
Photo from PBA Rain or Shine gave new coach Chris Gavina a win in his first game after holding off NLEX, 83-82, in a thrilling PBA Philippine Cup duel held Friday, July 16 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Elasto Painters almost saw victory taken away after Kiefer Ravena forced Gabe...