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...
Calvin Abueva brought the x-factor formula in his debut with new team Magnolia Hotshots, chalking up a double-double performance to outplay former squad Phoenix Fuelmasters in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, July 17. Calvin Abueva throws a...
Photo from PBA Calvin Abueva came through with an explosive debut for Magnolia, powering an 80-73 win against his former team Phoenix in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday, July 17 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Abueva pumped in a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds to...
Magnolia Pambansang Manok (Photo from PBA) Three PBA teams have moved to different practice facilities in Batangas due to the recent activities of Taal Volcano. A story posted on the PBA website said that Magnolia, Phoenix and Blackwater were forced to relocate over concerns of “the gases and...
Matthew Wright of the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters. (PBA Images) If and when the PBA resumes with the Philippine Cup, Matthew Wright of the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters feels that it’s the same ‘heavyweight’ teams that are legitimate contenders for the title. Wright’s top teams are not...
Photo from PBA Phoenix’s Matthew Wright and Justin Chua couldn’t wait to be able to work with new teammates Chris Banchero and Vic Manuel once full practices in preparation for the PBA’s 46th season can finally start. The Fuel Masters made big moves last February first by acquiring Banchero...
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...
Calvin Abueva of Phoenix provided an all-around effort against TNT in Game Two of their semifinals series. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--With Matthew Wright still hobbled by injury, Calvin Abueva stayed true to his promise to step up for Phoenix Super LPG. Abueva came through with a...
Matthew Wright heads to the Phoenix bench after suffering a right ankle sprain in Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinals series against TNT. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Phoenix Super LPG head coach Topex Robinson decided not to risk aggravating Matthew Wright's injury in the opener of...
Alaska's Mike DiGregorio made sure to keep it tight against Phoenix gunner Matthew Wright. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Mike DiGregorio greatly responded to the challenge laid down by Alaska head coach Jeff Cariaso on Thursday. DiGregorio was assigned the tough task of defending Phoenix's...
Vic Manuel topscored for Alaska with 24 points on an impressive 11-of-14 shooting from the field. (PBA Images) Alaska denied Phoenix Super LPG a second straight win since the reinstatement of Calvin Abueva after coming back to prevail, 105-97, Thursday night in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles...
SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Alaska veteran Vic Manuel is looking forward to facing good pal and Phoenix star Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup bubble. After staving off the hard-fighting Terrafirma, 99-96, on Tuesday at the AUF Sports Arena, Manuel and the Aces (4-3) will take on their...
