Bacoor claims last semis slot, sweeps Valenzuela

Bacoor Strikers during a game against Valenzuela in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA). MPVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Bacoor completed the semifinals cast of the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) after sweeping the also-ran Valenzuela, 25-14, 25-18, 25-22, on Sunday night at Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite. Coming from a long break, the…

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CJ Perez lauds Ginebra defense after SMB semis exit

San Miguel Beer guard CJ Perez.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer star CJ Perez commended Barangay Ginebra’s defense in the Beermen’s loss that ended their campaign in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The usually explosive Perez was silenced on Sunday in Game 6 of the semifinals with the Gin Kings hounding him from the get-go. Article…

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JM Bravo out at least 2 games for semis hopeful Lyceum

Lyceum’s JM Bravo during a game against Arellano in NCAA Season 100.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum will have to make do without its key cog JM Bravo for a pair of crucial games against top team College of St. Benilde and fellow Final Four hopeful Perpetual Help in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament. In…

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San Miguel frustrates Ginebra, Brownlee for 2-2 PBA semis tie

June Mar Fajardo goes up for a shot against Justin Brownlee during the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals game between Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer got back at Barangay Ginebra with a big second half to come away with a 131-121 win that tied their PBA Governors’ Cup…

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Stephen Holt relishes first semis game with Ginebra

Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ Stephen Holt against San Miguel Beermen defenders during Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra guard Stephen Holt was nothing but ecstatic after having played his first game in a PBA semifinals series. It certainly helped his mood that his Gin Kings won over San Miguel…

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TNT, Hollis-Jefferson beat Rain or Shine in semis opener

TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson against Rain or Shine defender during the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals Game 1. –PBA IMAGES TNT banked on a near triple-double from Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, a third quarter eruption from Rey Nambatac and its collective effort on the defensive end to defeat Rain or Shine, 90-81, Wednesday in the opener…

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San Miguel’s Jeron Teng welcomes first child ahead of PBA semis

Jeron Teng with his first child Jorgina Brianna.–Photo from Jeron Teng’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer swingman Jeron Teng will have added inspiration in time for the Beermen’s PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals campaign. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Teng announced that he and his wife Jeanine welcomed their first child. Article continues after this…

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Converge frustrates San Miguel, forces decider for semis

Schonny Winston leads Converge FiberXers past San Miguel Beermen to force a Game 5 in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Converge played with grit last Monday and found resounding success. The club did so again on Friday night to pull out a 114-100 Game 4 win over San Miguel, dragging the powerhouse…

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Ginebra sweeps Meralco to reach PBA Governors’ Cup semis

Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee celebrates after making a shot during Game 3 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals series against Meralco.–PBA IMAGES SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra picked the most opportune time to catch fire, hitting one tough basket after another down the stretch to beat Meralco, 114-106, Monday night and tab…

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Efficient TNT puts foot in semis after rout of NLEX   

TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (left) fights NLEX’s Anthony Semerad for the loose ball. The Tropang Giga won, 109-91.—AUGUST DELA CRUZ Coach Chot Reyes handed out a simple instruction to his TNT Tropang Giga prior to facing NLEX in Game 3 of their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series. “We’re not asking everyone to be Superman, but [for…

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