Oftana lifts TNT past SMB in thriller; Ginebra back on winning track

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:37:13 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Calvin Oftana stole the thunder from grizzled veterans Jayson Castro and Kelly Williams, scoring a buzzer-beating putback to lift TNT past San Miguel, 110-108 and seize a solo lead in the standings in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Sunday, Feb. 19. With both teams tied 108-all, Oftana […]

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SMB’s Fajardo, Ginebra’s Brownlee reach milestones

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:24:04 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo and Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee reached new milestones in their respective PBA careers following the thrilling match of their teams on Friday, Feb. 17. The only six-time MVP in Fajardo became only the sixth player to haul down at least the 2,000 offensive rebounds joining an […]

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It was an embarrassing Manila Clasino night, says Cone

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:13:42 +0000

BY REYNALD MAGALLON The weary legs have certainly caught up with Barangay Ginebra as evident by its lackluster performance that led to an embarrassing 118-88 defeat at the hands of arch rival Magnolia on Sunday, Feb.12. Playing their fourth game in a week span, the Kings simply didn’t have the energy as they were outplayed, […]

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Another milestone for Thompson as Perpetual set to retire his collegiate jersey

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2023 22:42:50 +0000

University of Perpetual Help is set to retire the No. 6 jersey of its famous son in Ginebra star Scottie Thompson during its 48th Foundation Day that will be highlighted by All Stars Game on Feb. 16 at the Home of the Altas Gymnasium II in Barangay Pamplona III in Las Pinas City. The NCAA […]

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Shorthanded Ginebra stays perfect; Magnolia nails 1st win

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:17:53 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON A shorthanded Barangay Ginebra still proved to be too much for NorthPort, running away with a 115-100 victory to keep its record unblemished in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday, Feb. 10. The Kings had to endure a strong first half from the Batang Pier […]

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Ginebra pulls off another come-from-behind win; TNT import fires 56

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:23:57 +0000

By REYNALDO MAGALLON Jeremiah Gray caught fire late as Barangay Ginebra delivered a familiar comeback to deal NLEX its first loss, 114-111, in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Gray nailed three of his five triples in the last two minutes to anchor 13-3 finishing kick and […]

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NLEX parades new ‘super import’ against Ginebra

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:28:39 +0000

NLEX is beginning a new journey without Jonathon Simmons against the dangerous and defending champion Barangay Ginebra in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Road Warriors who have been undefeated with Simmons will have another former NBA player to reinforce them against the Justin Brownlee-led Kings […]

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Kings eyeing higher standard in hopes of defending Govs’ Cup title

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:26:25 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone is hoping Ginebra to reach the same level it has gotten into when the Kings were pushed to their limits to beat the mighty Bay Area Dragons in a grueling and emotional seven-game series to win the Commissioner’s Cup title. The multi-titled mentor felt that their championship […]

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Ginebra starts title defense vs ROS; SMB takes on Magnolia

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:46:06 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Defending champion Barangay Ginebra opens its title defense in the season-ending conference against Rain or Shine in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Feb.5. Already settled after their Commissioner’s Cup conquest where they slew the mighty Bay Area Dragons, the Kings are back in business and […]

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Ex-PBA star Terry Saldaña passes away

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:49:51 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Former PBA star Antero ‘Terry’ Saldaña passed away on Wednesday, Feb.1 due to a lingering illness. He was 65. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed the sad news after talking to Saldana’s former teammate Ed Cordero. The PBA is set to honor Saldana with a traditional final buzzer before the start of the […]

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