NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio clarified that center Greg Slaughter was the one who requested him not to suit up for the first two games, citing that "he's not fit to play." Greg Slaughter (PBA) "In our first game , si Greg, siya nagsabi na ayaw niya maglaro but he wants to suit up just to cheer the...
Magnolia coach Chito Victolero lauded his wards Rome Dela Rosa and Calvin Abueva for their huge contributions on both ends of the floor but reminded them to work on their consistency. Alaska's Jeron Teng (centermost) is challenged by Magnolia rebounders Rome dela Rosa (left in center) and Calvin...
Defense became the ultimate key to NorthPort's 115-79 victory against Phoenix in its second game in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday, July 21. Robert Bolick (center) drives past Phoenix defenders Matthew Wright (left) and Aljun Melecio (PBA) Batang Pier...
PBA Images3 (18) Ian Sangalang converted a layup off a feed by Paul Lee at the final buzzer as the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok scored an 84-82 win against the Alaska Aces in the 46th PBA Season Philippine Cup Wednesday, July 21 at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. Needing a basket to seal the...
Photo from PBA Kevin Ferrer dropped 10 of his 20 points in the second quarter as the NorthPort Batang Pier scored a masterful 115-79 win against the Phoenix LPG Fuel Masters in the 46th PBA Season Philippine Cup Wednesday, July 21 at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. Ferrer came off the bench and...
Photo from PBA The PBA has postponed Wednesday’s games pitting Terrafirma and Alaska, as well as TNT and Magnolia Pambansang Manok after four Tropang Giga players entered health and safety protocols. In a statement released Tuesday, the decision is “in accordance with the league’s Health and...
James Yap (MB File Photo) If James Yap returns to the Rain or Shine roster this season, new coach Chris Gavina already has an idea on what role he wants the two-time MVP to play for the Elasto Painters. “The role of James is we’ll treat him na parang Jordan Clarkson,” said Gavina as he...
Perhaps the key to why Rain or Shine is up 2-0 early in the 46th PBA Season is because of Kobe Bryant. Javee Mocon (right) and Rey Nambatac drive past Blackwater defenders during their match in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, July 18. (PBA) Rain...
Photo from PBA NLEX coach Yeng Guiao praised Kiefer Ravena for keeping a full commitment to his PBA duties despite the controversial signing with the Japanese club Shiga Lakestars in the offseason. Guiao said Ravena has not caused any distraction within the NLEX camp ever since the Lakestars...
Photo from PBA Rey Nambatac sustained his fiery scoring as Rain or Shine turned back Blackwater, 71-62, to gain a share of the early lead in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night, July 18 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Nambatac waxed hot with 21 points on top of 12...
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...
