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Miller posts season’s 1st triple double

ANTIPOLO -- Alaska Milk got back to basics to check its slide and finally lay claim to top honors in the KFC Philippine Cup elimination round Friday at the Ynares Center here.

The Aces dug deep defensively and just went through the motion offensively as they got back at the Air21 Express, 76-65, to clinch outright seat in the semifinals.

"Losing our last two games, we had to go back to basics, relying on defense and rebounding to win this game. We dug down and got low, just thinking about defending and bahala na...

Arigo in best game in last 4 seasons, fires 31 to lead Coke to wildcard playoffs

ANTIPOLO CITY – Undermanned Coca-Cola came back from a 20-point deficit in the first half to beat Red Bull, 88-86, and claimed the last berth in the wildcard phase in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup Friday night at the Ynares Center here.

Forward John Arigo finished with a personal conference-high 31 points, while sophomore guard Ronjay Buenafe contributed 14 points all in the second half including nine in the third frame.

The win gave Coke a 7-11 win-loss record at the end of its...

TNT gains share of second, bolsters outright semis bid

TALK ‘N Text’s newest player – Ranidel de Ocampo – didn’t exactly put up the usual big numbers across his name. It didn’t matter. What came as a surprise was how the Tropang Texters dealt Brgy Ginebra a loss practically no one saw coming.

Talk ‘N Text not only beat the crowd favorites, but massacred the Kings 109-85 to boost its bid for an outright semifinals berth in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
Mac-Mac Cardona shot 8-of-14 from the...

Elasto Painters survive rain of 3s from SMB; near outright semis goal

Gabe Norwood struggled all night and didn't make his presence felt until there was just one-tenth of a second remaining in the game. And it spelled the difference.

This year's top rookie pick scored on a follow-up tip-in just before time expired as Rain or Shine escaped with a thrilling 93-92 victory over San Miguel Beer Wednesday night at the Araneta Coliseum.


The stunning reversal marked the 10th win in 17 games for the Elasto Painters, who now occupy solo second spot and enhanced their...

San Miguel vs Rain or Shine as 4 teams make final dash for semis spots
Tuesday, 16 December 2008

Determined to make a big push in the homestretch of the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup elimination round, Talk n Text acquired on Tuesday Ranidel de Ocampo from Air21 in exchange for Don Allado and a future draft pick.

De Ocampo, a former St. Francis of Assisi mainstay who has just turned 27 on Dec. 8, suits up with the Tropang Texters as they take on the Barangay Ginebra Kings in their penultimate game in the double-round elims Wednesday.
The 6-foot-6 RP team hopeful...

PHOENIX (AP)—Mike D’Antoni got a warm welcome in his return to Phoenix, but frigid long-range shooting doomed his New York Knicks in a 111-103 loss to the Suns on Monday night.

Steve Nash, whose career flourished in D’Antoni’s four seasons as Phoenix coach, scored 21 points, including a game-clinching 3-pointer with 28 seconds to play. D’Antoni’s run-and-shoot squad was just 5-of-37 on 3-pointers.

Shaquille O’Neal had 23 points, making 11 of 18 free throws, and 12 rebounds. Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and 14 boards for the Suns,...

There’s no such easy game each time Harbour Centre plays against Toyota Otis.

So when they renew their rivalry today, expect another highly-charged action as both teams are out to get back on the winning track following their stinging defeats last Thursday in the 2009 PBL PG Flex Linoleum Cup at the Letran gym in Intramuros.

The Batang Pier are still reeling from of a shocking 78-74 loss to Pharex on Thursday — the same day the Sparks suddenly lost their brilliance against Hapee Toothpaste and dropped a 72-66 decision.

Despite their defeats the last...

By WAYLON GALVEZ

Having used to handling a team without superstars, Yeng Guiao considers his stint as coach of the national team as manna from heaven.

"With what I’ve seen (with the national team), it’s not tougher as I thought," said Guiao who is currently in Hong Kong for an early Christmas vacation.

What concerns Guiao most is Red Bull’s campaign in the ongoing KFC-PBA Philippine Cup.

"I’m not worried with the chemistry, jelling, cohesion of the RP Team. Mas worried pa nga ako sa Red Bull," Guiao added.

By Reuel Vidal

IT’S the homestretch of the eliminations of the KFC-Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup and competition is so keen that on any given game day, any PBA team can beat any other team.

In fact, these past two weeks in every PBA game, the higher-placed team in the standings has lost to the lower-placed team. That’s right, to the delight of upset-loving fans, the PBA is treating the public to an upset every night.

The results are so dramatic that on Dec. 10, the league-leading Alaska Aces were shocked by the 10th-placed team, the...

Giants silence Tropang Texters’ guns in endgame

Just seeing Romel Adducul back in uniform inspired the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants to compete hard and get back on track.

"The presence of Romel was a big morale-boost. He inspired his teammates. They rallied behind him," said coach Ryan Gregorio as the Giants pulled off a pulsating 96-93 win over the Talk n Text Tropang Texters Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Purefoods gallantly fought back from a 17-point deficit and beat Talk n Text in a tupsy-turvy finish thus keeping its slim chance of gaining...