(PBA image) Tyler Tio drilled a clutch, high-arcing triple in the dying seconds to lift Phoenix Super LPG to a stunning 100-97 overtime victory over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the game hanging in the balance, Tio calmly rose over the outstretched arm of Bol Bol and…
(PBA image) Jonathan Williams III marked his return to the PBA with a victory—but beyond the numbers and the result, the former Best Import made it clear he’s still in the process of rediscovering his rhythm and role with a retooled Phoenix side. Williams wasted little time making an impact, powering the Fuel Masters to…
Sensing a crucial opening in the standings, the Meralco Bolts turned up the intensity and delivered a statement win, dismantling Barangay Ginebra with a commanding 112-91 victory in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. What began as a tight Labor Day showdown quickly tilted in Meralco’s favor after…
It takes a lot to impress Tim Cone—but Robert Upshaw did exactly that. The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach couldn’t help but marvel at the towering Blackwater Bossing import, who delivered a dominant 43-point performance that nearly turned the game on its head. In the end, however, Ginebra weathered the storm, overcoming a sluggish start…
(PBA image) Urgency takes center stage on Sunday as Phoenix Super LPG and Converge square off in a high-stakes clash in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with both teams chasing precious ground in the playoff race. Phoenix enters the matchup riding momentum, eyeing a third straight win that would lift the…
SANYA, China — The Philippine aquathlon relay team held its ground against Asia’s top endurance squads, powering to a hard-earned fifth-place finish at the 6th Asian Beach Games. Competing on the demanding swim-and-run course at the Sanya Bay Photography Base, the Filipino quartet clocked 1:05:26 in a race that tested both speed and stamina under…
SANYA, China — Gilas Pilipinas Men’s 3×3 is quickly turning heads at the 6th Asian Beach Games, opening its campaign with back-to-back wins that underscore both composure and growing confidence on the international stage. Fresh from a gritty statement victory over host China, the young Filipino squad returned to the half-court with the same edge—this…
SANYA, China — Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 delivered a statement victory to open its campaign in the Asian Beach Games, edging host China men’s national 3×3 basketball team, 21-18, in a tense pool play showdown at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium. Facing a roaring home crowd, the young Filipino squad showed poise beyond its years, leaning…
RAIN or Shine finally felt the weight of a missing piece as its seven-game surge in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup came to a halt—underscoring just how vital Felix Lemetti has become to the Elasto Painters’ system. The Fil-Swedish playmaker sat out Tuesday night’s clash at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium due to a left knee contusion,…
CJ Perez has added another milestone to an already decorated career, officially breaking into the Philippine Basketball Association’s exclusive 5,000-point club. The high-scoring San Miguel guard was honored for the achievement during halftime of the Beermen’s Commissioner’s Cup clash against Blackwater on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Perez shared the moment with his wife,…