Jared Dillinger.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As the yuletide season rolled around Araneta Coliseum on Monday, several PBA stars shared the best gifts they received for the holidays. Ginebra’s Jared Dillinger was most certainly excited about the unique gifts he got for the holidays. How unique? Well, they’re in the form of cryptocurrency video games. “I’ve been … Read more
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was on the edge of his seat watching Scottie Thompson and TNT’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Christmas Day game at Araneta Coliseum on Monday. While Thompson and the Gin Kings … Read more
San Miguel Beer guard Terrence Romeo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—After a subpar first three quarters, Terrence Romeo came alive in the fourth quarter as San Miguel Beer secured a seat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Monday. Romeo finished with 22 points, 15 coming in the final frame that allowed the Beermen to pull away … Read more
Calvin Abueva.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia may have taken a big step in its championship bid after securing a twice-to-beat advantage but the Hotshots know that they still have a lot of work to do. “That’s what I talked about in my pre-game talk. Converge will play like it’s do-or-die and our goal was to take … Read more
Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson emerged as the early leaders in the initial results for this season’s PBA All-Star Game which has a huge presence of players from Barangay Ginebra. The two players gained headway in potentially serving as captains for the second straight edition of the exhibition … Read more
Rain or Shine import Demetrius Treadwell.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Streaking Rain or Shine put a stop to Magnolia’s unbeaten run in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after grinding out a 113-110 out-of-town win on Saturday in Cagayan de Oro City. Santi Santillan hit a go-ahead three off a kickoff pass by import Demetrius Treadwell with over a … Read more
Robert Bolick (right) interestingly plays against TNT and Rondae Hollis- Jefferson in his first game back. —PBA IMAGES NLEX looks to fan the flames of its fading playoff hopes in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday when it unveils the talented Robert Bolick in a clash against corporate sibling TNT, which is also eager to … Read more
Don Trollano.–PBA IMAGES MANILA Philippines–San Miguel Beer is thrilled to have Don Trollano join an already-loaded lineup that is decimated by injuries in the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup. “Definitely a Don Trollano is a welcome addition to our lineup especially with all the injury woes we are experiencing right now,” team manager Gee Abanilla said … Read more
Magnolia Hotshots import Tyler Bey. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia stayed unbeaten going into prime matchup with San Miguel Beer, needing a big fourth quarter breakaway to come up with a 105-84 victory over Blackwater in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Hotshots scored 13 straight points bridging the … Read more
Magnolia Hotshots’ Mark Barroca. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia rediscovered its touch just in time to pummel NLEX on Friday night, 99-72, ultimately keeping its start in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup spotless in five games. Hotshots’ import Tyler Bey, Paul Lee, Jio Jalalon, and Mark Barroca joined hands in a fiery third quarter to outscore the … Read more