Philippine Basketball Association
(PBA image) Phoenix rediscovered its fire just in time—and Blackwater had no answer once the Fuel Masters stepped on the gas. Shaking off the sting of a disappointing loss to Rain or Shine, Phoenix came back with more muscle, urgency and swagger, pulling away in the second half to defeat the slumping Bossing, 102-93, in…
Coach Chot Reyes could not sink his putts on the golf course in the morning—but hours later, Rey Nambatac buried the biggest shot of the night. Nambatac drilled a cold-blooded three-pointer at the final buzzer to complete TNT’s stunning comeback from 17 points down, lifting the Tropang 5G to a thrilling 110-107 victory over the…
Cebu basketball fans may finally be getting the blockbuster stage they’ve long been waiting for. The Philippine Basketball Association is seriously considering bringing games—including a possible Governors’ Cup Finals showdown—to the newly opened SM Seaside Cebu Arena, one of the country’s biggest and most modern indoor venues. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial admitted he was left…
Is San Miguel Beer’s latest defeat just a minor stumble—or the first sign of trouble brewing? The Beermen get an immediate chance to answer that question on Wednesday night as they face the dangerous Titan Ultra Giant Risers in a crucial 7:30 p.m. showdown at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, with both teams desperately trying to…
The departure of Gian Mamuyac could have left a huge void for Rain or Shine—but Adrian Nocum has turned it into his biggest opportunity. The young guard is emerging as the Elasto Painters’ new engine, delivering breakout performances that have helped the team recover from a sluggish start in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup….
(PBA image) Fresh off one of the biggest surprises of the PBA Governors’ Cup, Terrafirma now faces a different kind of challenge: proving its dramatic win over defending champion TNT Tropang 5G was no fluke. The Dyip look to make it back-to-back victories when they take on guest team Macau Giant Pandas at 5:30 p.m….
(PBA image) After two frustrating defeats to open its campaign, Magnolia finally found the fire it had been searching for—and Meralco happened to be standing in the way. Powered by a dominant all-around performance from import KJ Buffen and a long-awaited breakout from its local stars, the Hotshots stormed past the Bolts, 112-98, on Friday…
(PBA image) Barangay Ginebra didn’t just bounce back from an embarrassing opening-game loss—they unleashed a statement that the rest of the PBA Governors’ Cup should pay close attention to. After being stunned by Phoenix in their conference debut, the Gin Kings responded with fury Friday night, crushing Blackwater, 115-85, in a one-sided beatdown at the…
(PBA image) For years, Barangay Ginebra fans have wondered who could possibly carry the torch once Japeth Aguilar finally steps away from the spotlight. On Friday night, they may have gotten their biggest clue yet. In Ginebra’s emphatic 115-85 demolition of Blackwater in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup, an unlikely name stole part of…
(PBA image) Something has to give on Sunday—and both San Miguel Beer and NLEX know it. With perfect 3-0 records on the line, the two hottest teams in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup are set for a showdown that could instantly reshape the championship race. But for seven-time MVP June Mar Fajardo, this isn’t…