SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Despite struggling on offense all game long, Scottie Thompson bailed out Barangay Ginebra once more. Thompson hit a booming triple from the right corner--his only points in the match--to hand the Kings an 87-85 lead over the TNT Tropang Giga with 30.5 seconds left in...
Aljon Mariano of Barangay Ginebra fights for the ball against Ryan Reyes and Troy Rosario of TNT. (PBA Images) Coach Tim Cone couldn't help but call Aljon Mariano the "tough guy" Ginebra needed when push comes to shove. Cone had nothing but praises for Mariano's effort in Ginebra's Game 2 win over...
Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra takes a jumper against Troy Rosario of TNT during Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Wednesday. (PBA Images) Scottie Thompson delivered another go-ahead three in the clutch as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel came back to beat TNT, 92-90, Wednesday and take a...
Jeff Chan of Barangay Ginebra battles for the rebound against Ray Parks Jr. during Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to repeat over TNT and gain a 2-0 lead as the PBA Philippine Cup Finals resumes Wednesday night with Game 2 at the...
LA Tenorio's biggest contributions for Barangay Ginebra in Game 1 came out in the form of assists in the waning moments of the fourth quarter and in the extra period. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--LA Tenorio simply took matters into his own hands when he led Barangay Ginebra to a hard-earned...
Stanley Pringle of Barangay Ginebra takes his shot over Troy Rosario and RR Pogoy of TNT during Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone will be in for an excruciating time if Game 1 is an indication of how the PBA Philippine Cup Finals is...
Joe Devance of Barangay Ginebra is going for his 11th title. (PBA Images) Joe Devance could tie a former teammate for most championships by an active player while LA Tenorio is eyeing his first trophy outside of an import-laden conference in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals between Barangay Ginebra...
Ray Parks Jr. of TNT dunks the ball during their game against NorthPort on Nov. 3. PBA Images Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT are hoping that the little recovery time from their grueling semifinal victories won’t hinder their bids to draw first blood in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals which...
Ray Parks Jr. and Roger Pogoy of TNT battle for the rebound against Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra during their game on Nov. 6 at AUF Arena. PBA Images The culmination of the PBA bubble in Pampanga will see a pair of preseason favorites duking it out for the right to become the newest kingpin...
Stanley Pringle of Barangay Ginebra gets blocked by Raymond Almazan of Meralco in the waning moments of Game 4. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Raymond Almazan was a perfect embodiment of the "no pain, no gain" mentality on Wednesday night. Shrugging off a hurting jaw, Almazan went back...
Stanley Pringle earned the praise of Ginebra coach Tim Cone. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone is the least surprised to see Stanley Pringle being regarded as the best player in the PBA Philippine Cup right now. And that is because Cone has been witnessing...
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...
