Playoff picture as of December 29, 2012, PBA Philippine Cup 2013

The San Mig Coffee Mixers grinded out a 79-67 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game Five Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena to stay alive in their best-of-seven Philippine Cup series.

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Semifinals schedule of PBA Philippine Cup 2013

Here’s the schedule of the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals:Sunday, December 30 – SM Mall of Asia Arena– 4:15 p.m. – Game Five: Talk ‘N Text versus AlaskaThursday, January 3 – SM Mall of Asia Arena– 6:45 p.m. – Game Six: San Mig Coffee versus Rain or ShineFriday, January 4 – Cuneta Astrodome– 6:45 p.m. – Game Six: Talk ‘N Text versus Alaska

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Tough defense help San Mig Coffee to win the game

San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone dug deep into his bag of tricks with his Mixers facing elimination in their Philippine Cup semifinals series against Rain or Shine.After their Game Five victory, Cone credited his team’s switching defense to try to halt the Elasto Painters’ vaunted attack — and for at least this match, the tactic worked.Rain or Shine

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San Mig Coffee wins Game 5 to extend the series over Rain or Shine

San Mig Coffee’s campaign in the Philippine Cup wouldn’t be ending in 2012.With their backs against the wall, the Mixers grinded out a 79-67 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in their last game of the calendar year Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena to stay alive in their best-of-seven Philippine Cup series.“The New Year’s celebrat

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PBA Average Statistical Point Leaders at the end of elims

Here are the leaders in average statistical points as of the end of the elimination round of the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup. Average statistical points are used to determine candidates for the league’s individual awards and is part of the criteria for the winners. PlayerTeamGamesStatistical PointsWon Game BonusAverage SPs Arwind SantosPe

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Meralco defeats San Mig Coffee, Faces Alaska

The Meralco Bolts took care of business Sunday, defeating the San Mig Coffee Mixer 87-77 at the SM Mall of Asia Coliseum to set up a quarterfinals showdown against the Alaska Aces.With the Mixers already safely ensconced in the quarterfinals — San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone opted to rest hurting superstar James Yap — it was the Bolts who dominated

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Ginebra and Meralco to determine playoff seedings

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco take on separate opponents to determine their respective playoff seedings in the final playdate of the Philippine Cup elimination round Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Bolts take on the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the opener at 4 p.m. before the Gin Kings battle the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters in the

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PBA Standings as of December 7, 2012

In PBA Friday action, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters capped their elimination round campaign with an explosive 116-101 victory over Barako Bull. The loss took the Energy Colas out of contention for the final Philippine Cup quarterfinals spot.This was despite Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao missing most of the action after being caught in traf

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James Yap will not play in their final elims game

A bone spur in his right ankle has been slowing down San Mig Coffee superstar James Yap, according to coach Tim Cone.The two-time Most Valuable Player has been noticeably slowed down in the last two games for the Mixers, failing to hit double-digits each time. “He has a bone spur on his foot. We have him X-rayed two days ago. But I think he’ll ge

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Simon formalized their hold of the No. 2 spot as San Mig Coffee wins over Global Port

Needing to win one win to secure the twice-to-beat prize for the Philippine Cup quarterfinals, San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone knew his team would to struggle for it. The Coffee Mixers did it the hard way, hacking out a 107-96 win against a GlobalPort squad that fought hard despite playing merely for pride Friday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

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Despite of arriving late, coach Yeng Guiao happy for Rain or Shine

After arriving at the game in the late stages of the third quarter, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao chose to play the role of mere spectator while watching his Elasto Painters dismantle Barako Bull Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.“Mas masarap pala yung nanonood ka lang kasi walang pressure,” Guiao told InterAKTV. Guiao watched the end of the g

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Rain or Shine erased Barako Bull

Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao was caught in heavy Friday traffic, failing to make it in time for the start of the Elasto Painters’ match against Barako Bull at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.But Guiao had specific instructions for chief deputy Caloy Garcia — starting the game with seldom-used Jonathan Uyloan before bringing in the returning Paul Lee a

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Chris Tiu itching for his first win after injury

0-2.That is the win-loss record of Rain or Shine since prized rookie Chris Tiu returned after re-injuring his hamstring. “I’m already 0-2 since my come back,” Tiu told InterAKTV. “Although I was playing better now, I have yet to win a game since my return.“I can’t wait to get that win.”Tiu had his most productive game in the PBA Sunday night agai

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James Yap wants to bounce back for San Mig Coffee

James Yap struggled all game long against Rain or Shine, but his team got the job done.Seeing his team victorious made him forget about his nine-point output on miserable 3-of-15 shooting as the Mixers fortified their chances of clinching one of the top two spots, which come with them a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals. “Yun naman ang

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Paul Lee will return against Barako Bull

Paul Lee will return for Rain or Shine’s final assignment in the elimination round against Barako Bull, according to coach Yeng Guiao.“That’s my intention,” said Guiao in an exclusive interview. “Parati naman siyang naka-suit up, pero ang question lang is kung kelan siya maglalaro. I intend to use him in our game against Barako Bull to prepare him

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PBA Standings as of December 2, 2012

In PBA Super Ball Sunday action, Barako Bull halted two streaks — their own four-game losing skid and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s five-game winning run — after an 83-79 victory over the Gin Kings at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.In the second game, San Mig Coffee survived another late challenge from Rain or Shine, eking out a 93-92 victory.

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San Mig Coffee comes with a twice-to-beat advantage against Rain or Shine

The San Mig Coffee Mixers tightened its grip on second place in the Philippine ciup standings, but not before surviving a scare from the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 93-92, Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. It was the ninth win in 12 games for the Mixers, who had to make two crucial defensive stops in the last nine seconds to come away with

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Barako stop Ginebra to win number six

Barako Bull held off a late charge by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to come away with an 83-79 victory Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The win comes at a crucial time for Barako Bull, which snapped a four-game losing streak to move into a tie with idle Air 21 for the final quarterfinal spot with identical 4-9 records. The Energy Colas did it at

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San Mig Coffee against Rain or Shine; Ginebra battles Barako

San Mig Coffee and Rain or Shine collide in a crucial encounter that would take the winner closer to the No. 2 spot in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. The Mixers (8-3) and the Elasto Painters (8-4) meet at 6:30 p.m. with the winner getting an inside track for one of the remaining top two spots, with Talk ‘N

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Alaska Eliminate GlobalPort

The Alaska Aces took care of business in Dipolog City Saturday, downing a tough GlobalPort side, 101-95, for their second straight win in the Philippine Cup.Calvin Abueva led Alaska with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his second game back from illness, which has coincided with the Aces’ return to their winning ways after four straight defeats.The re

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Ginebra hopes to extend its winning streak; Meralco eyes a bounce-back game against Barako Bull

Meralco eyes a bounce-back game while Barangay Ginebra San Miguel hopes to extend its winning streak to five as they battle separate foes in the crucial double-header of the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Bolts face Barako Bull in the opener at 4:15 p.m. while the Kings entangle with Air 21 in the main tiff at

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PBA Standings as of November 25, 2012

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel unleashed its never-say-die spirit and turned back Rain or Shine, 97-90, to extend its winning streak to four games. Talk ‘N Text assured itself of a playoff for an automatic semifinal seat after nipping Air21, 100-94, in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. TeamWLPCTGBSTREAK Ta

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'It was a hard decision', said Tanquingcen after benching Caguioa

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel pulled off another trademark come-from-behind win over Rain or Shine Sunday night, but this time, Mark Caguioa watched his team do it from the bench. After the game, coach Siot Tanquingcen explained his decision to take out the reigning Most Valuable Player in the crucial stretches of the fourth quarter, when the Gin K

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Ginebra unleashed its never-say-die spirit and turned back Rain or Shine

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel unleashed its never-say-die spirit and turned back Rain or Shine, 97-90, to extend its winning streak to four games in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. The Gin Kings crawled back from a 17-point deficit midway through the third quarter, holding the Elasto Painters to just one field goal

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Talk ‘N Text assured itself of a playoff after winning from Air 21

Talk ‘N Text assured itself of a playoff for an automatic semifinal seat after nipping Air21, 100-94, in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Tropang Texters needed big plays down the stretch to deny the Express from coming back in the game. They booked at least a tie for one of the top two spots with a league-leadi

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to extend its winning streak, Talk ‘N Text takes on Air 21

League-leader Talk ‘N Text eyes a playoff for an automatic semifinal seat while Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to extend its winning streak to four when they face separate foes in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang Texters battle Air 21 in the opener at 4:15 p.m. before the Gin Kings bracing for a

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PBA Standings as of November 24, 2012

In PBA Sabado Nights action, the Petron Blaze Boosters stepped on the gas for their third straight win, this time at the expense of Barako Bull in Lucena City, 93-83. TeamWLPCTGBSTREAK Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters920.818-W1 San Mig Coffee Mixers830.7271W1 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters830.7271W2 Meralco Bolts650.5

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Petron Blaze eyes its second straight win on Global Port , Alaska tries to get back on track against Ginebra

Petron Blaze eyes its second straight win against a lowly opponent while Alaska tries to get back on track as the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup resumes on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Boosters battle tail-ender GlobalPort at 4:15 p.m. while the struggling Aces hope to put an end to a three-game losing streak when they take on Barangay Ginebr

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PBA Standings as of November 17, 2012

In PBA Sabado Nights action all the way from Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters bounced back from a loss in its last outing by grounding the resurgent Air 21 Express, 71-62. TeamWLPCTGBSTREAK Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters820.800-W1 San Mig Coffee Mixers720.7780.5W5 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters730.7001W1

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PBA fined Air 21 center Rob Reyes P10,000, hit on Abueva

The PBA has fined Air 21 center Rob Reyes a sum of P10,000 after an incident last Wednesday in the Express’ victory over the Alaska Aces. Reyes tangled with Calvin Abueva in the fourth quarter of their game, with the Alaska rookie pulling the veteran slotman down to the floor. Reyes responded by hitting Abueva with an open palm in the face. Al

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PBA Standings as of November 2, 2012

In Friday’s action, an inspired Air 21 Express squad made surprisingly quick work of the Petron Blaze Boosters, 97-76, before JVee Casio lifted the Alaska Aces to a thrilling 94-92 win over the previously undefeated Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters. TeamWLPCTGBSTREAK Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters610.857-L1 Alaska Aces520.7141W5 Rain or Shi

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PBA will suspend referee Rey Yante for his goaltending call on Talk ‘N Text-Alaska Game

Another goaltending issue, another controversy. The PBA will reportedly suspend referee Rey Yante for his goaltending call on Talk ‘N Text forward Kelly Williams late in the Tropang Texters’ 94-92 loss to the Alaska Aces. Virgil Villavicencio, the head of the media bureau of PBA teams under the MVP Group of Companies which includes Talk ‘N Text

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Casio stars as Aces slay mighty Texters

The Casio-Abueva connection is turning out to be a deadly combination. JVee Casio hit three straight three-pointers and a game-tying layup as Alaska overcame an 11-point lead by Talk n' Text in the end game to hand the Tropang Texters their first defeat of the season, 94-92, Friday at the Araneta Coliseum. "He made us look good single handedl

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