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NorthPort, Terrafirma in lithium tests against powerhouses

Terrafirma guard Juami Tiongson goes for a layup against Barangay Ginebra in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES NorthPort and Terrafirma, two surprise packages in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup, take on powerhouses Magnolia and San Miguel as the league celebrates its 49th founding anniversary at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Wednesday.…

PBA: NorthPort frustrates error-prone Meralco for 3rd straight win

NorthPort forward Arvin Tolentino.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NorthPort used a stifling defense to frustrate Meralco, 90-85, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. In a game that saw the Batang Pier improve to 3-1, coach Bonnie Tan’s wards forced the Bolts to 25 miscues that led to 31 turnover points. “Our players right…

NorthPort holds off Phoenix for second win

NorthPort Batang Pier’s Arvin Tolentino in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NorthPort averted disaster on Friday night, turning back a hard-fighting Phoenix, 124-120, in the PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. The Batang Pier held off the conference-debuting Fuel Masters down the stretch behind the efforts of cornerstone Arvin Tolentino…

NorthPort finds defensive identity amid scoring threats

Joshua Munzon (with ball) attacks the rim. —PBA IMAGES NorthPort recently saw a bump in its collection of weapons with Will Navarro back in harness and rookie Zavier Lucero finally active. But its surplus in scoring options is not what will make this edition of the Batang Pier tick this Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine…

Arvin Tolentino thriving as NorthPort ‘leader’

NorthPort forward Arvin Tolentino.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Arvin Tolentino showed why it’s his time now to lead NorthPort after starring in the Batang Pier’s gritty overtime win over Converge, 112-104, in the PBA Philippine Cup. After starting in only one game last conference, Tolentino has been given the starring role by coach Bonnie Tan this conference…

Zavier Lucero activated by NorthPort

Zavier Lucero is picked fifth overall in the 2023 PBA Draft by NorthPort Batang Pier. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Former University of the Philippines star Zavier Lucero has been made available to possibly make his PBA debut for NorthPort against NLEX in Friday’s PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Batang Pier activated the first…

PBA: Ginebra routs NorthPort, sets up semis duel vs San Miguel

MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra built an early cushion en route to a 106-93 win over NorthPort Friday night for a seat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Import Tony Bishop Jr. and Jamie Malonzo accounted for nearly half of the Gin Kings’ output at PhilSports Arena as the defending champions arranged a best-of-five clash with powerhouse San

PBA: Ginebra stays in twice-to-beat hunt with win over NorthPort

Tony Bishop.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra got its act together just in time on Sunday night to upend NorthPort, 103-93, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Gin Kings, the defending champions this conference, pulled through behind the one-two punch of import Tony Bishop Jr. and Jamie Malonzo to stay in contention for twice-to-beat protection in…

PBA: Zach Lofton debuts with 54 points in Meralco rout of NorthPort

Meralco import Zach Lofton.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Meralco buckled down to work in the second half to blow NorthPort to smithereens on Sunday, 125-99, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Bolts rode the hot hands of import Zach Lofton, who delivered 54 points in his first PBA game after replacing Su Braimoh Jr. who hurt his…

Arvin Tolentino embraces veteran role for Northport in win vs San Miguel

NorthPort Batang Pier’s Arvin Tolentino against San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Northport couldn’t rely on import Venky Jois in its 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup bout against San Miguel due to a tight left hamstring. Thankfully for the Batang Pier, they had the luxury of turning to Arvin Tolentino, who’s slowly commanding the role of…