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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Stepping up in Japeth Aguilar’s absence leads to BPC plum for Christian Standhardinger – rezal404

Barangay Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger. MARLO CUETO/NQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines-Christian Standhardinger acknowledged that winning the Best Player of the Conference award in the PBA Governors’ Cup would have not been possible if he was not thrust into a bigger role following Japeth Aguilar’s injury. Standhardinger was the runaway winner of the conference honor after stepping…

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Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger wins BPC award by big margin – rezal404

Barangay Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger gets a hug from teammate LA Tenorio after being named Best Player of the Conference prior to Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger unanimously captured the Best Player of the Conference on Sunday for his lead role in Barangay Ginebra’s entry…

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Standhardinger set to win second PBA Best Player plum; Best import award still a toss up – rezal404

Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger is set to be named the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup Best Player of the Conference. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Christian Standhardinger is expected to be named Best Player of the Conference while it’s a toss-up between Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for Best Import as the PBA names the winner of both awards…

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