• November 22, 2024

Terrafirma struggling as Standhardinger deals with leadership woes

MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Four games into the new season, Terrafirma is back to its old, horrendous self: Not a single victory to show for in the PBA Governors’ Cup. According to Christian Standhardinger, it’s simply a case of tough luck. Article continues after this advertisement “I mean, we lost like five players,” he told a pair…

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Standhardinger puts premium on Ginebra success, not scoring

Barangay Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger during Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger was in his usual element, powering Barangay Ginebra to a pivotal Game 5 win over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Standhardinger imposed his will and finished with a game-high 34 points and 10 rebounds…

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Meralco uses collective effort to beat Standhardinger, Ginebra

Meralco’s Allein Maliksi (with ball) goes right at the heart of the Ginebra defense. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The word “pick your poison” seems to be the running theme after the first two games of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series between old rivals Meralco and Barangay Ginebra. On Sunday, the Bolts, 103-91 winners that evened…

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Standhardinger, Ginebra dominate Magnolia to reach PBA semis

Barangay Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger, middle, battles for the ball against Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang, right, and Jed Mendoza.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra got to work early and played with the same fiery intensity the rest of the way on Saturday night to beat Magnolia, 99-77, and take the shorter route to the PBA Philippine…

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Ginebra beats NorthPort behind Standhardinger, Ralph Cu

Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra got it together in the second half on Sunday night for a 95-88 nipping of NorthPort in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The crowd darlings outscored the Batang Pier in the final two quarters, 52-35, behind the near triple-double of rookie Ralph…

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Standhardinger, June Mar Fajardo top picks in PBA All-Star Draft

San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo and Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger fight for the ball during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.…

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San Miguel Beer duo worries Standhardinger, Ginebra

San Miguel Beermen’sJune Mar Fajardo and Bennie Boatwright. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Christian Standhardinger acknowledges the different dynamics Barangay Ginebra will face in its latest playoff encounter with San Miguel Beer, this time in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. “It doubles the winning strategy for them,” Standhardinger said when asked how the Gin Kings…

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Christian Standhardinger leads Best Player race

Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger leads the Best Player of the Conference race. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—At the end of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup elimination round, Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger emerged as the leading candidate for the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award. Standhardinger averaged 17.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game which…

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PBA: Christian Standhardinger unfazed about not winning MVP

FILE–Ginebra Gin Kings’ Christian Standhardinger during a PBA game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger has always had his eyes on a much bigger prize. He may have missed out on the PBA Season 47 Most Valuable Player award, but Standhardinger’s priority has always been to get more championships for Ginebra. And he said there’s no…

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Christian Standhardinger, June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson in three-way battle for MVP – rezal404

Christian Standhardinger, June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson are top contenders for the MVP award. Photo from PBA website MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson and Christian Standhardinger and San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo emerged as top contenders for the PBA Most Valuable Player award. The three were automatic candidates for the top individual plum after…

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