Magnolia coach Chito Victolero commended Ian Sangalang for the key contributions he's been posting since the beginning of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup. Magnolia's Ian Sangalang (center), Ginebra big men Japeth Aguilar (left), and Christian Standhardinger scramble for the loose ball during the 2021...
NLEX coach Yeng does not want to put too much thought into Kiefer Ravena's departure as the prized guard is set to suit up for the Shiga Lakestars in Japan B. League soon. NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena drives past Ginebra's Scottie Thompson (PBA) Ravena has been given the green light by the PBA on...
Phoenix forward Vic Manuel stepped up big time when needed the most after an impressive double-double performance against his former team Alaska Aces. Phoenix forward Vic Manuel soars for a layup against Alaska's Rondey Brondial in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City...
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters continue to dominate early in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup, sharing the lead with the Magnolia Hotshots with unbeaten 3-0 records. The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters huddle before their match with the Meralco Bolts kick off at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on...
Christian Standhardinger showed off his left-handed shooting skills during Ginebra's 96-81 win against Blackwater in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City on Friday, July 23. Christian Standhardinger (PBA) The reason? Standhardinger bared that he is a natural left-hander,...
Mo Tautuaa is nothing but grateful now that there's June Mar Fajardo, who has returned since recovering from an injury, helping him inside the paint in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup. San Miguel Beermen big men June Mar Fajardo and Mo Tautuaa (PBA) With almost all the Beermen contributing in their...
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...
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...
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...
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...