Robert Bolick (left), who nailed a “legendary” basket to cap the All-Star game, shared the MVP trophy with Japeth Aguilar.—PBA IMAGES Tim Cone thinks the shot that sewed up the PBA All-Star Game here in Bacolod City will be talked about for 10 more editions of the midseason classic. “It’s a legendary shot,” he said … Read more
June Mar Fajardo (with ball) still posts a double-double in limited minutes. —PBA IMAGES June Mar Fajardo is aware of the unusual trend in the PBA Philippine Cup, where the traditional lower-tier teams are sitting atop the standings at this point of the eliminations. And that should keep Fajardo and the Beermen, who opened their … Read more
NLEX guard Robert Bolick in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NLEX is in the upper half of the pack PBA Philippine Cup, thanks largely to the efforts of Robert Bolick. Bolick, who earned the league’s PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week plum, powered the Road Warriors to victories over Meralco and Converge … Read more
NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NLEX played with steely nerves down the stretch to turn back hard-fighting Meralco, 99-96, in a tight contest in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday night. The Road Warriors squandered a 12-point cushion and then cranked things up in the final minute … Read more
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Calvin Oftana gifted coach Chot Reyes a victory in his return as TNT coach, but it didn’t come easily. After tallying just six points in the first half of Tropang Giga’s 108-107 squeaker over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup, … Read more
As players, officials, members of his staff and their families savor the thrill of being champions of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup, coach Jorge Gallent sneaked into the hallway of Smart Araneta Coliseum and went to the altar to thank the Man upstairs. “Ah sarap, p—,” Gallent told The Inquirer shortly after the … Read more
San Miguel Beermen’s Jericho Cruz celebrates his team’s latest PBA championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–There’s still some business for Jericho Cruz to deal with after playing an important part in San Miguel Beer’s run to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown. Cruz is scheduled to next put his focus on helping Guam start off its bid … Read more
Smart Araneta Coliseum 7:30 p.m. San Miguel Beermen vs Magnolia Hotshots Magnolia Hotshots’ import Tyler Bey in the PBA Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Personal statistics do not matter at this point for Tyler Bey. He just wants to play a key role as Magnolia looks to get back on level terms with San Miguel Beer in … Read more
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ RJ Jazul in the PBA semifinals series against Magnolia Hotshots. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—RJ Jazul heated up at the right moment to keep Phoenix alive in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. After scoring just three points in the opening half where the Fuel Masters trailed … Read more
Mall of Asia Arena 3 p.m. Magnolia Hotshots vs Phoenix Fuel Masters6:30 p.m. San Miguel Beermen vs Ginebra Gin Kings PBA semis Game 3: Phoenix Fuel Masters vs Magnolia Hotshots Tyler Tio connects! After 1 3️⃣1️⃣ Magnolia1️⃣7️⃣ Phoenix #PBAAngatAngLaban pic.twitter.com/Colr1GkePt — PBA (@pbaconnect) January 28, 2024 #PBASemis Game 3! PHOENIX (0)MangantiWilliamsTuffinPerkinsJazul MAGNOLIA (2)BeyTratterLaputLeeJalalon Stats https://t.co/nO8OdLB89a … Read more