CUBAO, PHILIPPINES – TNT KaTropa guard Jayson Castro drives to the basket against NLEX guard Jonas Villanueva (11) in their PBA Governors’ Cup game on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Peter Baltazar / Sports On Air, Eagle News) By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – TNT KaTropa mounted a fourth quarter comeback to continue the endgame frustration for NLEX, putting up a 101-95 victory in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup action on Wednesday night […]
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PBA: TNT KaTropa edges Rain or Shine for first Governors’ Cup win
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – TNT KaTropa survived a second half surge from Rain or Shine to pull out a 101-98 win out of the fire in their debut game in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In a cruel twist for the reigning PBA Commissioner’s Cup champion, TNT KaTropa managed to keep Rain or Shine scoreless in the last 6:18 of […]
PBA: Mahindra tops Globalport, stays perfect in Governors’ Cup
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Mahindra stayed perfect in its young PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign after pulling out a 108-98 win on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. James White, inspired by the marching orders of interim Head Coach Chris Gavina, asserted his might against the shorthanded Batang Pier and scored 28 points with 20 rebounds and four blocked shots. Aldrech Ramos added 16 points on a near-perfect […]
PBA: Meralco remain undefeated with a win over Alaska
By Ernest Hernandez CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Meralco Bolts maintain their hot start with a win over the short-handed Alaska Aces, 100-96, to grab the early lead in the 2016 PBA Governor’s Cup standings at 2-0. The Aces went running with with a balanced attack with nine players scoring at least two points for their team while the Bolts had 14 of their 20 first quarter points from their import, Allen Durham. Alaska […]
PBA: NLEX rallies behind Walker’s 44-point performance to beat Blackwater
By Ernest Hernandez Pasay City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The NLEX Road Warriors made a strong statement to start the 2016 PBA Governor’s Cup with a win over Blackwater Elite, 90-96, behind Henry Walker’s 44 points. As the game started, Walker did not waste time on showing what he can do by scoring 24 of his 44 points to help his team climb up to a 15-point lead to end he first quarter. Since then, Blackwater […]
PBA: Mahindra pulls off OT win over Star
By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – Import James White led the way for Mahindra hung tough to defeat Star in overtime, 108-103, in their debut in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The 22-year old White, the youngest among imports who is fresh off a one-and-done appearance at Georgia Tech, flourished with 22 points and eight rebounds in his PBA debut. Aldrech Ramos added […]
PBA: Meralco beats Phoenix, spoils Vanguardia’s coaching debut
By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – Meralco proved its mettle down the wire, as it pulled off a close victory over Phoenix Petroleum, 108-103, in the opening game of the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Allen Durham, who recently played 24 games with NBA Development League team Texas Legends last season, topped all scorers with 32 points, 22 rebounds, and five assists. Jimmy Alapag […]
Blackwater Forward Bulawan pumanaw sa gitna ng ensayo
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Pumanaw na ang forward player ng Blackwater elite na si Gilbert Bulawan matapos itong matumba habang nag-eensayo. Kinumpirma ni Team Owner Dioceldo Sy na bigla na lamang nag-collapse ang 6 foot 5 player mula sa Legazpi Albay sa kalagitnaan ng ensayo. Napayakap pa ito sa kaniyang team mate na si Reil Cervantes bago tuluyang nahiga sa sahig. Agad na tinakbo sa pagamutan pero naideklara ito na ‘dead on arrival’ dahil […]
PBA: Rain or Shine clinches 2016 Commissioner’s Cup title
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Rain or Shine poured on a barrage of treys in the fourth period to finally end Alaska’s dream of a miraculous turnaround, etching a 109-92 win in the books to capture the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Elasto Painters torched the nets for seven three-pointers in the first quarter to jump the gun on the […]
PBA: Alaska survives another do-or-die, defeats Rain or Shine in Game 5
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES (Eagle News) – Alaska foiled another Rain or Shine title attempt, scoring an 86-78 result to move within a win of levelling its best-of-seven PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In a fierce battle until the final buzzer, neither team led more than nine points in the match. But late in the ballgame, best player of the conference awardee Calvin […]
PBA: Calvin Abueva teary-eyed in receiving Best Player of the Conference citation
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Alaska Aces forward Calvin Abueva finally showed he was human behind his beastly exterior. The former San Sebastian College standout bagged his second individual trophy in the PBA as the Commissioner’s Cup Best Player of the conference awardee. Right before the crucial Game 4 of their finals series on Wednesday, the 28-year old Abueva admitted he was teary-eyed as his name was called to receive the trophy. However, he […]
PBA: Alaska thumps Rain or Shine in Game 4, avoids finals sweep
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Alaska made sure Rain or Shine stashed its broom in the closet for another day, avoiding a series sweep via a 111-99 victory in Game 4 of the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alaska managed to gain cruise control in the first three quarters, thanks to its stingy defense and a revised game plan that pushed […]
