Browse > Home / Archive by tag 'PBA'


PBA: Realtors win, snap skid

May 4, 2008

BY NOLI CORTEZ:  STA. Lucia Realty made an early statement and repeated it for most of last night.

The result was probably a league record and a cruising 111-97 victory over hapless Welcoat in the Smart PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.

The sterling one-on-one defense on the Dragons’ imports paid handsome dividends for the Realtors, enabling them to sustain for the most part their strong start and pull off the win that cut short a two-game losing streak.

“(Coree) Santee usually penetrates and creates opportunities for his teammates and so their (Welcoat’s) plays usually emanate from him so I told (Dennis) Miranda to concentrate on him,” said SLR coach Boyet Fernandez.

“Si ‘Cap” (Dennis Espino) naman ang nag-take charge kay (Marquis) Gainous and they really did a terrific job defending those guys.”

Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Breaking News | Leave a Comment 

PBA: Coke defends hold on top spot vs surging Red Bull

April 29, 2008

With the All-Star week over, Red Bull and Coca-Cola figure in a tussle to determine which team is hottest in the Smart-PBA Fiesta Conference tonight at the Araneta Coliseum.

But while they are at it, other teams wallowing down the leaderboard continue their hunt for a better standing, if not for better imports to make them realize it.

Before the All-Star Week in Bacolod City, the Bulls and Tigers alternated in scoring big victories and have somehow managed to keep their good showing in the season-ending tournament to become everyone’s envy.

Now, they score to settle, each wanting to determine which really is the hottest team in the league when they clash at 7:20 p.m., and with the solo leadership at stake.

Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Philippine Sports | Leave a Comment 

PBA ties up with NBA

April 14, 2008

1208183420_barrios-pixtifs.gifA landmark face-to-face meeting between NBA Commissioner David Stern and PBA Commissioner Sonny Barrios two weeks ago resulted in an across-the-globe agreement to pursue common projects that will initially cover areas in education/outreach projects, technical (officiating) management and marketing.

The private meeting between the two pro basketball leaders took place in Stern’s 15th floor office at the Olympic Tower on 645 Fifth Avenue, New York and was arranged by NBA basketball operations official Brook Meeks and Martin Conlon.

Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Philippine Sports | Leave a Comment 

PBA: Coca-Cola nips Giants, gains share of lead with Red Bull

April 5, 2008

Jason Dixon struck for the big play in crunch time as Coca-Cola slipped past Purefoods, 109-108, for its second straight win in the 2008 Smart-PBA Fiesta Conference at the Olivare Sports Center last night.

Dixon scored the game-winning basket as he helped the Tigers put away the Giants and wrap up a tightly-fought contest for what could be a fitting follow-up for their 87-79 conquest of Talk ‘N Text in Panabo City last March 29.

With the game on the line and the Tigers trailing by a point, 107-108, the 6-foot-10 Dixon came to his team’s rescue, effectively beating a highly-touted Darius Rice in a rebound battle following a missed Alex Cabagnot jumper from top of the key.

Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Philippine Sports | Leave a Comment 

PBA: Red Bull edges Air21, 102-92

April 4, 2008

MANILA, Philippines — Another huge game from the league’s biggest reinforcement.

Adam Parada pumped in 28 points for another all-around solid production as Red Bull hammered out a 102-92 decision over Air21 to grab the solo lead in the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.

The 7-foot Parada, a mainstay of Mexico’s national team, also collected 12 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Barako to their second straight victory.

Mike Hrabak also took charge in a decisive run late in the third period, hitting three triples in a 14-6 stretch that turned a slim 64-63 edge into a 78-69 margin.

Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Philippine Sports | Leave a Comment 

PBA: Sister teams Purefoods, Magnolia clash tonight

April 1, 2008

Sta. Lucia Realty goes up against Alaska Milk while Purefoods clashes with Magnolia in a pair of explosive games in the PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum today.

The Realtors and the Aces enter the hard court in the first game at 4:50 p.m. as they meet for the time since their classic semifinal encounter in the last Philippine Cup nearly two months ago.

The Giants and the Beverage Masters collide in the main offering at 7:20 p.m. in a game between sister teams that had effected an interesting trade using a former sister team as conduit days before the start of the season-ending tournament.

Purefoods will be playing for the first time without a reliable man in Marc Pingris who was traded to Magnolia, a team loaded with stars but could not seem to maximize its manpower.

Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Philippine Sports | Leave a Comment 

PBA: Express humble Dragons

March 30, 2008

AIR21 played with an undermanned lineup but still humbled Welcoat 105-96 last night for an auspicious start in the Smart PBA Fiesta Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

Ranidel De Ocampo and Arwind Santos combined for 49 points while import Steve Thomas added 23 points and 15 rebounds as the Express tied early winner Coca-Cola for the early lead.

Gary David saw limited action due to a gimpy knee while JC Intal, Gabby Espinas, Homer Se and Ervin Sotto all nursed an assortment of injuries and illnesses. Air21 coach Bo Perasol said their absence could have helped the team focus on their new goal. Read more>>

Related News

Written by emjoven · Filed Under Philippine Sports | Leave a Comment 

Next Page »