Poy Erram was returning to the TNT dugout after a lopsided Game 5 win that left the Tropang Giga one step away from repeating as PBA Governors’ Cup champions when a Barangay Ginebra fan couldn’t help but shout at the veteran center to shout at. “Iyakin (crybaby)!” The fan shouted at Erram, who just grinned … Read more
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana during the PBA Governors’ Cup Final Game 5 against the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net TNT came away with a win to repeat as PBA Governors’ Cup champions after defeating Barangay Ginebra 99-72 to take a 3-2 lead in the final series held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on … Read more
Calvin Oftana-MARLO CUETIO/INQUIRER.net Defending champions TNT and Barangay Ginebra will try again in the PBA Governors’ Cup final on Wednesday. Coach Tim Cone promptly left the series-tying 106-92 triumph last Sunday behind him as the Gin Kings now have a shorter race with their best-of-seven showdown and the Tropang Giga now have to fight for … Read more
Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson during the PBA Governors’ Cup finals. –MARLO CUETIO/INQUIRER.net Barangay Ginebra turned Sunday’s PBA Governors’ Cup final into a best-of-three game after the Gin Kings finally showed what they had failed to do in the first three games of the series, namely, crushing their opponents offensively. The Kings cruised to a … Read more
Justin Brownlee (with ball) had one of his worst final performances for Ginebra. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ . As much as it was a relief to finally get a win in the PBA Governors’ Cup final, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone doesn’t see it as a meaningful result. At least not yet. Article continues after this … Read more
Scottie Thompson–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net It was Barangay Ginebra’s turn on Friday night to put an end to TNT and finally place themselves on the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals roster after a well-deserved win in Game 3. And coach Tim Cone hopes the 85-73 victory in front of a large All Saints crowd at the Smart Araneta … Read more
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (with ball) struggled to score against the Ginebra defense. But the Tropang Giga found other guys who could secure a win in Game 1. –AUGUST DELA CRUZ Poy Erram’s composure and Jayson Castro’s experience benefited TNT, which gained a lead over Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Governors’ Cup final. Their contributions … Read more
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (center): “I need to be more focused.” –AUGUST DELA CRUZ Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is aware of how Filipino fans view him – he’s a true role model for the late Kobe Bryant – sharing the same heated two-way game with the NBA and LA Lakers. The TNT import is also aware of the record … Read more
Stephen Holt will get his first shot at the PBA title with Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines – Ginebra started at the bottom and is now back in the finals. And Stephen Holt couldn’t help but reference Drake’s beloved hit “Started from the Bottom,” which has aged like fine wine since its … Read more
Justin Brownlee (No. 32) had Allen Durham (with ball) and Meralco down and out after a come-from-behind Game 3 —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Coach Tim Cone still feels the sting of Barangay Ginebra’s untimely playoff exit at the hands of Meralco last summer. It has been soothed somewhat after Monday night. The Gin Kings converted on … Read more