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Month: July 2018

Home ➤ PBA D-League News ➤ PBA D-League: Go for Gold halts Marinerong Pilipino, 96-87

PBA D-League:

Go for Gold halts Marinerong Pilipino, 96-87

July 31, 2018 – Ynares Sports Arena

by Rock Punzalan

PBA D-League News 2018: Go for Gold Scratchers halted Marinerong Pilipino TIP, 96-87, to snatch Game 1 in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup Semifinals this Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena. Matt Salem starred for the Scratchers with his 24 points, while Jai Reyes also chipped-in 17 markers and 5 boards.

Notes:

➤ Abu Tratter carried the losing TIP with his 27 buckets and 5 boards, while Frankie Jackson also added 21 points and 10 dishes.

➤ Coach Charles Tiu of GFG was ejected from the game after incurring two technical fouls.

➤ Go for Gold and Marinerong Pilipino will duke it out once again on Thursday, August 2 for Game 2 of their Semis series.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 23-21, 42-37, 68-58, 96-87.

go for gold: 96

Salem 24, Reyes 17, Canada 11, Gaco 9, Porter 9, Tolentino 9, Publico 8, Banal 4, Wong 3, Pili 2.

marinerong pilipino: 87

Tratter 27, Jackson 21, Manalang 11, Napoles 11, Thiele 8, Johnson 7, Medina 2, Enguio 0, Ndiaye 0, Palencia 0.

July 23, 2018 - Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ PBA News ➤ PBA News: Ginebra advances, stomps Rain or Shine, 96-94

PBA News:

Ginebra advances, stomps Rain or Shine, 96-94

July 23, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum

by Rock Punzalan

PBA News 2018: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings advanced to the Finals as it stomped Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 96-94, in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Monday at the Araneta Coliseum. Greg Slaughter powered the Gin Kings  with his 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Joe Devance also contributed 19 markers, 6 assists and 3 steals.

Notes:

➤ Justin Brownlee was limited to only 12 buckets,17 boards and 8 assists.

➤ Reggie Johnson fought for the losing ROS with his 22 buckets, 16 boards and 5 assists, while Raymund Almazan also added 13 points and 6 rebounds.

➤ Barangay Ginebra had four players in double figures.

➤ Ginebra will next face in the PBA Finals the San Miguel Beermen this Friday, July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 25-20, 47-40, 73-67, 96-94.

ginebra: 96

Slaughter 19, Devance 19, Tenorio 16, Brownlee 12, Chan 9, Thompson 6, J. Aguilar 6, Caguioa 4, Mercado 3, Ferrer 2, R. Aguilar 0, Mariano 0.

rain or shine: 94

Johnson 22, Almazan 13, Borboran 11, Washington 11, Yap 10, Norwood 8, Tiu 7, Ponferada 4, Nambatac 3, Daquioag 3, Belga 2, Ahanmisi 0.

July 23, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ PBA News ➤ PBA Finals 2018: San Miguel pulverizes Ginebra, evens series 1-1

PBA Finals 2018:

San Miguel pulverizes Ginebra, evens series 1-1

July 29, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum

by Rock Punzalan

PBA Finals 2018 News: San Miguel Bermen pulverized Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings to even their series to 1-1, 134-109 in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals this Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Alex Cabagnot waxed hot for SMB and dropped 33 explosive points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Junemar Fajardo also added 25 markers and 8 boards.

Notes:

➤ Five Beermen scored 20 points and more with Marcio Lassiter, Renaldo Balkman and Christian Stanhardinger also scoring 20 points each.

➤ Justin Brownlee again led Ginebra with 29 buckets, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Joe Devance and Scottie Thompson also contributed 16 points each respectively.

➤ San Miguel effectively avenged their 28-point Game 1 loss to Barangay Ginebra and answered back with their own 25 points lopsided victory this time around.

➤15,000 fans were in attendance for the game.

➤ Ginebra and San Miguel will meet again for Game 3 this Wednesday, August 1 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 34-23, 75-46, 99-79, 134-109.

san miguel: 134

Cabagnot 33, Fajardo 25, Lassiter 20, Balkman 20, Standhardinger 20, Santos 14, Mamaril 2, Ross 0, Lanete 0, Ganuelas-Rosser 0, Pessumal 0, Vigil 0.

ginebra: 109

Brownlee 29, Devance 16, Thompson 16, Slaughter 15, Tenorio 13, Mercado 11, Chan 4, R. Aguilar 2, Manuel 2, J. Aguilar 1, Ferrer 0, Caguioa 0, Cruz 0, Caperal 0, Mariano 0, Jamito 0.

July 29, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ PBA News ➤ PBA Finals 2018: Ginebra scores first blood, smites SMB, 127-99

PBA Finals 2018:

Ginebra scores first blood, smites SMB, 127-99

July 27, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum

by Rock Punzalan

PBA Finals 2018 News: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings scored first blood as it smote San Miguel Beermen, 127-99, in Game 1 of the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals this rainy Friday at the Araneta Coliseum. Justin Brownlee donned his superman cape anew as he powered the Gin Kings with his 42 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, while Joe Devance also contributed 20 markers, 4 assists and 3 rebounds.

Notes:

➤ Brownlee also hauled 17 of 19 in field goals made.

➤ Renaldo Balkman fought for the losing SMB with his 27 buckets, 13 boards and 2 blocks, while Christian Stanhardinger also added 26 points.

➤ Both gigantic centers of the rival teams nullified their presence as San Miguel’s Junemar Fajardo was limited to only 13 buckets and 12 boards, while Ginebra big man Greg Slaughter added 11 points

➤ Barangay Ginebra had five players in double figures.

➤ Ginebra netted 35 points in the first canto – courtesy of Brownlee’s 18 – to cushion by 15 at the beginning of the 2nd quarter. The start of the second half also saw the Gin Kings pummel SMB with a 19 point lead and they never looked back.

➤ The Gin Kings made 51 of 83 shots for a 61.4% field goal percentage, and dropped in 13 of 25 three-point bombs for a 52% clip. Meanwhile, the Beermen shot only 39% from the field.

➤ Ginebra will again battle the San Miguel Beermen this Sunday, July 29 for Finals Game 2 at the same venue.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 35-20, 69-50, 94-75, 127-99.

ginebra: 127

Brownlee 42, Devance 20, Slaughter 11, Caguioa 11, Mercado 10, Tenorio 9, Thompson 7, Ferrer 7, Mariano 4, Chan 2, Cruz 2, J. Aguilar 2, Manuel 2.

san miguel: 99

Balkman 27, Standhardinger 26, Fajardo 13, Santos 8, Lassiter 6, Cabagnot 5, Nabong 5, Ross 4, Lanete 3, Ganuelas-Rosser 2, Pessumal 0.

July 27, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ Pilipinas Basketball News ➤ Pilipinas Basketball: Gilas Pilipinas to forego Asiad 2018

Pilipinas Basketball News:

Gilas Pilipinas to forego Asiad 2018

July 26, 2018 – Philippines

by Rock Punzalan

Pilipinas Basketball News 2018: Gilas Pilipinas will not participate in the upcoming 2018 Asian Games basketball as SBP – Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, opted late Thursday to shun the Asiad due to their pending appeal to the FIBA suspension and to refocus the national team’s priorities.

Notes:

➤ SBP Director Sonny Barrios confirmed via Twitter the SBP decision to forego the Asiad: “Prepare the process of appealing the FIBA Disciplinary Panel’s recent decision, and aim for sustainable success in future tournament…”

➤ Continuation of SBP statement: “However, to allow our National Team and our organization to regroup, prepare for the process of appealing the FIBA Disciplinary Panel’s recent Decision, and aim for sustainable success in future tournaments – including the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup—we have reached the conclusion that, with the forgoing considered and after consulting with the basketball community, the time and chance to participate in the 2018 Asian Games would not be optimal…”

➤ SBP’s decision coincides with the recent massive suspension of the Philippine Basketball Team by FIBA due to the infamous brawl at the Bulacan Arena in the last the Asian Qualifiers. FIBA suspended 3 Australian players and 10 Filipino cagers along with 2 Pinoy coaches. Both basketball federations were also fined heftily due to the forgettable melee.

➤ GIlas Pilipinas was supposed to tap the services of NLEX coach Yeng Guiao and acquire Rain or Shine players owned by Raymund Yu and Terry Que to don the national colors. Guiao was also vocal on recruiting other PBA stars such as Paul Lee, Jeff Chan, Marcio Lassiter, Stanley Pringle and even NBA player Jordan Clarkson.

➤ Scheduling conflict with the PBA was also the likely factor as players like Chan and Lassiter are presently playing for rivals Ginebra and San Miguel Beer in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals which begins Friday.

July 26, 2018 - Philippines

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ PBA D-League News ➤ PBA D-League: Che'Lu dumps Go for Gold, 74-68

PBA D-League:

Che'Lu dumps Go for Gold, 74-68

July 26, 2018 – Ynares Arena

by Rock Punzalan

PBA D-League News 2018: Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers dumped Go for Gold Scratchers, 74-68, in the 2018 PBA Developmental League Foundation Cup this Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena. Levi Hernandez starred for the Grillers with his 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Jessie Collado added 13 markers and 9 boards.

Notes:

➤ Matt Salem consoled the losing Scratchers with his 16 buckets and 5 boards, while Vince Tolentino added 12 points and 5 caroms.

➤ Hernandez also shot 5 of 9 from the rainbow country and uncorked 10 big points in the final frame.

➤ Che’Lu will be paired opposite CEU Scorpions in the D-League Semifinals, while Go for Gold will face Marinerong-Pilipino TIP.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 13-16, 31-31, 56-50, 74-68.

che'lu: 74

Hernandez 23, Collado 13, Melano 9, Siruma 8, Viernes 8, Flores 5, Taganas 5, Ng 3, Lao 0, Mallari 0, Ng 0, Ochea 0, Ruaya 0, Sta. Ana 0.

go for gold: 68

Salem 16, Tolentino 12, Publico 10, Reyes 10, Banal 5, Porter 5, Gaco 4, Wong 4, Castor 2, Pili 0.

July 26, 2018 - Ynares Arena, Pasig

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ NCAA News ➤ NCAA News: Perpetual squeaks past EAC, 76-74

NCAA News:

Perpetual squeaks past EAC, 76-74

July 26, 2018 – Manila

by Rock Punzalan

NCAA News 2018: Perpetual Help Altas squeaked past Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals, 76-74, in the ongoing 2018 NCAA Season 94 Men’s Basketball this Thursday in Manila. Perpetual star Edgar Charcos led with 22 points and 3 assists, while reinforcement Prince Eze also posted near triple-double of 15 markers, 22 rebounds and 9 blocks.

Notes:

➤ Maui Cruz paced the losing Generals with 18 buckets, while Jerome Garcia added 17 points.

➤ Altas’ Kim Aurin almost posted double-double figures as he wounded-up with 12 points, 9 boards, and 8 assists.

➤ Emilio Aguinaldo is now down to a dismal 0-3 slate while Perpetual improved to 2-1.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 20-17; 38-34; 56-57; 76-74.

perpetual help: 76

Charcos 22, Eze 15, Aurin 12, Peralta 11, Coronel 6, Razon 5, Cuevas 2, Pedrosa 2, Mangalino 1, Tamayo 0.

eac: 74

Cruz 18, Garcia 17, Laminou 12, Natividad 10, Bautista 5, Diego 4, Mendoza 3, Gonzales 2, Robin 2, Tampoc 1, Magullano 0, Neri 0, Bugarin 0, Fuentes 0.

July 26, 2018 - Manila

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ MPBL News ➤ MPBL News: Bulacan decks Parañaque, 77-58

MPBL News:

Bulacan decks Parañaque, 77-58

July 25, 2018 – Bulacan Capitol Gym

by Rock Punzalan

MPBL News 2018: Bulacan Kuyas decked Parañaque Patriots, 77-58, in the 2018 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup this Wednesday at the Bulacan Capitol Gym. Jay-R Taganas paced Bulacan with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Jayson Melano also chipped-in 12 markers and 10 boards.

Notes:

➤ After 2 consecutive victories, the Kuyas are now 3-1 in the MPBL Datu Cup.

July 25, 2018 - Bulacan Capitol Gym

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ PBA News ➤ PBA News: Ginebra advances, stomps Rain or Shine, 96-94

PBA News:

Ginebra advances, stomps Rain or Shine, 96-94

July 23, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum

by Rock Punzalan

PBA News 2018: Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings advanced to the Finals as it stomped Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 96-94, in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Monday at the Araneta Coliseum. Greg Slaughter powered the Gin Kings  with his 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Joe Devance also contributed 19 markers, 6 assists and 3 steals.

Notes:

➤ Justin Brownlee was limited to only 12 buckets,17 boards and 8 assists.

➤ Reggie Johnson fought for the losing ROS with his 22 buckets, 16 boards and 5 assists, while Raymund Almazan also added 13 points and 6 rebounds.

➤ Barangay Ginebra had four players in double figures.

➤ Ginebra will next face in the PBA Finals the San Miguel Beermen this Friday, July 27 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Game Scores:
Quarters: 25-20, 47-40, 73-67, 96-94.

ginebra: 96

Slaughter 19, Devance 19, Tenorio 16, Brownlee 12, Chan 9, Thompson 6, J. Aguilar 6, Caguioa 4, Mercado 3, Ferrer 2, R. Aguilar 0, Mariano 0.

rain or shine: 94

Johnson 22, Almazan 13, Borboran 11, Washington 11, Yap 10, Norwood 8, Tiu 7, Ponferada 4, Nambatac 3, Daquioag 3, Belga 2, Ahanmisi 0.

July 23, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

Home ➤ PBA News ➤ PBA News: San Miguel enters finals, eliminates Alaska, 104-99

PBA News:

San Miguel enters finals, eliminates Alaska, 104-99

July 22, 2018 – Araneta Coliseum

by Rock Punzalan

PBA News 2018: San Miguel Beermen entered the Finals as it eliminated the Alaska Aces, 104-99, in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup this Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. “The Kraken” Junemar Fajardo powered SMB with his 26 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks, while import Renaldo Balkman also chipped-in 23 buckets, 16 caroms and 5 assists. Meanwhile, Alex Cabagnot‘s trey shot with 34 seconds remaining sealed the game for the Beermen, 100-92.

Notes:

➤ Cabagnot ended-up with 18 markers, 9 assists and 5 rebounds.

➤ Diamon Simpson led the losing Aces with 24 markers, 21 caroms and 4 dishes, while Vic Manuel also contributed 20 points and 4 steals.

➤ Manuel is now out of the PBA BPC – Best Player of the Conference contention as they bowed out of the Semifinals. He is currently at second place with 37.58 statistical points, while Fajardo leads with 38.77 SPs.

➤ San Miguel will next face in the FInals the winner of the ongoing Semifinals war between Rain or Shine and Ginebra.

 

Game Scores:
Quarters: 20-23, 43-44, 76-69, 104-99.

san miguel: 104

Fajardo 26, Balkman 23, Cabagnot 18, Ross 17, Lassiter 8, Nabong 6, Santos 4, Standhardinger 2, Heruela 0.

alaska: 99

Simpson 24, Manuel 20, Enciso 19, Casio 15, Teng 6, Racal 4, Exciminiano 4, Magat 3, Thoss 2, Baclao 2, Galliguez 0.

July 22, 2018 - Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City

Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team

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