Tag: semis
Terrence Romeo listed as day-to-day in PBA semis with hurt ankle
Terrence Romeo at the sidelines during the PBA Semifinals Game 1 between Ginebra and San Miguel. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—Terrence Romeo sat out San Miguel’s Game 1 win over Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Wednesday with a left ankle sprain. Romeo was in his uniform but didn’t suit up in Beermen’s close 92-90…
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Defense is key for Magnolia in semis Game 1 win
Magnolia Hotshots against Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Game 1 semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia coach Chito Victolero said that clamping down on defense was the central plan of the Hotshots against the pesky Phoenix squad in Game 1 of PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series on Wednesday. The Hotshots took a close…
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Magnolia survives Phoenix in PBA semis opener
Magnolia import Tyler Bey hangs on to the rim against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia hurdled a grindout battle with Phoenix to win 82-79 and open the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals with a one-game lead in their best-of-five series Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tyler Bey’s three-point play off a…
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PBA Commissioner’s Cup semis January 24
Smart Araneta Coliseum 4 p.m. Phoenix Fuel Masters vs Magnolia Hotshots8 p.m. Ginebra Gin Kings vs San Miguel Beermen PBA semis Game 1: Phoenix Fuel Masters vs Magnolia Hotshots The Jason Perkins-Calvin Abueva matchup ensues. 🤌🤌🤌 This is, after all, what Perkins wanted before the semis. | @MeloFuertesINQ READ MORE: https://t.co/gRlrSgZh8o pic.twitter.com/SLFUgSqZGa — INQUIRER Sports…
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Djokovic feels heat at Australian Open as he reaches semis
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic uses ice packs on his head between the games against USA’s Taylor Fritz during their men’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Novak Djokovic said he felt “trapped” in the heat during his battling…
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Sabalenka wants ‘revenge’ vs Coco Gauff in Australian Open semis
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory against Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova after their women’s singles quarter-final match on day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) Dominant defending champion Aryna Sabalenka admitted Tuesday she was plotting “revenge” against Coco Gauff after setting up an…
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Phoenix rides ‘fairytale’ run into PBA semis clash vs No. 1 Magnolia
Phoenix Fuel Masters during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—It’s a tale as old as time–a juggernaut being challenged by an unlikely warrior. Goliath had David, Muhammad Ali had Joe Frazier. In the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Phoenix portrays the same underdog role against league heavyweight Magnolia. “They are the favorites even before…
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Phoenix earns last semis berth, pulls plug on Meralco bid
Phoenix import Jonathan Williams during a knockout game against Meralco in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Taking notes from their meltdown three nights ago, Phoenix Super LPG pulled all the necessary stops on Sunday night to survive Meralco, 88-84, and secure the last ticket to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Import Johnathan Williams…
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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
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Tyler Bey propels Magnolia past TNT and into semis
Tyler Bey sparks Magnolia Hotshots into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Tyler Bey led the charge in sending Magnolia to the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the expense of quarters foe TNT, 109-94, Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Bey finished with 41 points, 13 rebounds, five steals and…
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