Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson relished the chance to go up against legitimate NBA-caliber talent in Myles Powell– something that made his seventh PBA title sweeter. Scottie Thompson (PBA Images) The Best Player of the Conference awardee was put to his limits against a very tough Bay Area...
As everyone bathes in the euphoria of winning a championship after a historic night, the celebration was punctuated by another huge wave of Ginebra chant – a resounding cry of triumph as coaches, players and fans alike shout in unison, the name of the victor which played with all their might....
Christian Standhardinger may not have the eye-popping numbers but his defense and impact on the floor – something that cannot be seen on the stat sheet – definitely made him stand out in the grueling finals series. Christian Standhardinger receives his Finals MVP award (PBA Images) And those...
BOCAUE, Bulacan – The Ginebra chant at the end of the buzzer was never as loud and as energetic as what has been heard inside the massive Philippine Arena. Japeth Aguilar soars for a dunk against Bay Area (Ali Vicoy) It was a victorious cry from a record-breaking 54,589 crowd serenading the...
In a duel where the loser is determined by whose knees are first to bend, the tale of triumphs and heartbreaks is coming close to its end. Only one kingdom would rise. Justin Brownlee is expected to lead Ginebra back to the throne against Bay Area (Mark Balmores) Expect fireworks and drama as the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave a congratulatory message-slash-reminder to Barangay Ginebra resident import Justin Donta Brownlee following the granting of the latter's Filipino citizenship. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Justin Brownlee “You are now a Filipino. We hope that you...
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone believed that it was his team's cold shooting in the endgame that cost them the Game 6 loss and not the return of Myles Powell. Ginebra's Scottie Thompson completes a steal against Bay Area import Myles Powell (Mark Balmores) The multi-titled mentor even felt...
Fans came in droves hoping for a coronation for the Kings but were left brokenhearted at the buzzer. Myles Powell (PBA Images) Myles Powell made a roaring return in Game 6 as he powered a huge fightback from Bay Area to take down Ginebra, 87-84, and force a sudden death in the PBA Commissioner’s...
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone has nothing but praises for Stanley Pringle who gave the Kings a huge lift in the crucial Game 5 win over Bay Area on Sunday, Jan. 8. Stanley Pringle stuns Bay Area with two big hits down the stretch. (PBA Images) Pringle came up clutch in the endgame, drilling...
It only took 268 days for Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee to find themselves at the center court once again, hoisting a new pair of awards in front of their legion of fans. Scottie Thompson (left) and Justin Brownlee get recognized with the Best Player of the Conference and Best Import plums...
The Kings made sure that the Dragons would feel the agony of defeat in front of a roaring Filipino crowd. Justin Brownlee anchors Ginebra's offense against the tall and agile Bay Area Dragons. (Mark Balmores) Justin Brownlee ignited a huge fourth quarter rally as Ginebra completed a thrilling 89-82...
The battle of tactical wits and mind games have now spilled over beyond the four corners of the court – to the post game pressers to be exact. Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) After Dragons tactician Brian Goorjian commented on the officiating, even saying that the Kings "got...
