• November 22, 2024

TNT triumph lets MVP group trim gap vs rival SMC

Coach Chot Reyes has a lot to be excited about when it comes to his team’s future in the PBA. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net After TNT’s PBA Governors’ Cup title, the balance of power between the MVP Group and corporate rival San Miguel Corporation (SMC) began a semblance of a shift. And as much as he appreciates…

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Lady Bulldogs trim Tigresses a second time

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Camille Clarin hits a 3-pointer against the UST Tigresses in UAAP Season 87.–UAAP PHOTO Everything has been going well in National University’s (NU) redemption bid in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament. Perfectly well, in fact. Article continues after this advertisement And heading into the homestretch of the elimination round, it…

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Pirates trim Stags, fan semifinal hopes

Renz Villegas (center) connects on a floater off a San Sebastian double team. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ A constant figure in the NCAA’s Final Four the last two seasons, Lyceum is having the struggles of getting there in Season 100 even with the same coach and same hard-nosed bunch of Pirates. “Our remaining games are crucial.…

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Kings, in typical style, rally to trim Bolts for 3-2 lead

Christian Standhardinger (center) pops out a pass to an open teammate. —PBA IMAGES From enduring the midweek misery in Cavite, Barangay Ginebra is suddenly feeling the excitement of being close to getting back to the PBA’s biggest stage. And the way the Gin Kings won two in a row, capped by Sunday’s pivotal Game 5…

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Dyip sustain hot start, trim Road Warriors for lead share

Juami Tiongson (No. 3) still gets away with a teamhigh 21 points despite 5-for- 17 shooting for Terrafirma. —PBA PHOTO As the unquestioned leader of the Terrafirma Dyip, it would be understandable if Juami Tiongson was overjoyed with the rare winning start to a conference for one of the PBA’s perennial bottom feeders. But Tiongson…

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