Ginebra resident import Justin Brownlee is finally celebrating a championship as a full-fledged Filipino. Justin Brownlee crowded by Ginebra fans during the celebrations. (Ali Vicoy) Just three days after the bill that grants him Filipino citizenship was signed into law, Brownlee finally got the...
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...
The PBA Finals series between Barangay Ginebra and Bay Area has attracted thousands of fans in arenas. (Mark Balmores) By NIKOLE JAVIER Suspected scalpers selling overpriced tickets for Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup best-of-seven finals series were apprehended by authorities on...
Barangay Ginebra is keeping its finger crossed as it awaits the results of the MRI on veteran guard LA Tenorio who sustained a groin injury late in the first half of its Game 5 win over Bay Area at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, Jan. 8. LA Tenorio (PBA Images) Tenorio looked to be on his way to...
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...
The Kings clipped the Dragons’ wings and kept them grounded this time around, all thanks to Stanley Pringle. Stanley Pringle buries two huge triples late in Ginebra's Game 5 win over Bay Area. (PBA Images) Pringle played the fireman’s role and buried two clutch triples as Barangay Ginebra...
LA Tenorio felt like Ginebra fell into the trap of complacency in that stunning Game 4 defeat that allowed Bay Area to knot the series at 2-2. LA Tenorio (Mark Balmores) With Bay Area playing without Andrew Nicholson, the veteran guard admitted that they relaxed and just waited for the game to come...
