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
InterAKTV | 6:24 PM |
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 Alaska
Thursday, January 3 – SM Mall of Asia Arena
– 6:45 p.m. – Game Six: San Mig Coffee versus Rain or Shine
Friday, January 4 – Cuneta Astrodome
– 6:45 p.m. – Game Six: Talk ‘N Text versus Alaska
Tough defense help San Mig Coffee to win the game
InterAKTV | 6:16 PM |
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 shot just 32.9 percent from the field, including 4-of-26 from beyond the arc. Cone played only three big men — Marc Pingris, Joe Devance, and Rafi Reavis — all game long, and instructed them to use their quickness to chase the Elasto Painters’ deadly guards along the perimeter.
Mark Barroca also performed well, hounding Rain or Shine’s point guards from baseline to baseline and setting the tone for the Mixers’ defense.
Only one Rain or Shine player, Larry Rodriguez, scored in double figures with 14 points. The Elasto Painters’ top guns, Lee and Jeff Chan, were both miserable from the field. Lee scored eight points but was just 3-of-12 from the field, while Chan was even worse, scoring just three points on 1-of-8 shooting.
But the defensive adjustment also had some casualties in the San Mig Coffee rotation. Yancy De Ocampo, who has started at center for the team through most of the tournament, did not play a single minute.
“They’ve been picking on him defensively, and we haven’t gotten enough from him offensively,” said Cone, who said De Ocampo could still see action later in the series.
Clash of styles
Cone noted that the series is a clash of styles between his system and that of Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao, who prefers to spread out minutes among his players.
While he said he admires Guiao’s system, Cone said it’s not for him. “As my mother would say, there’s more than one way to skin a cat,” said Cone. “We’re gonna stay through a seven, eight-man rotation.”
But a big key for the Mixers, according to Cone, is getting contributions from role players who only make short appearances during games. He praised Jonas Villanueva, JC Intal, and Wesley Gonzales for playing hard in their limited minutes without complaints.
“They said, ‘Give me two minutes and I’m gonna play with all my heart,” said Cone.
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 shot just 32.9 percent from the field, including 4-of-26 from beyond the arc. Cone played only three big men — Marc Pingris, Joe Devance, and Rafi Reavis — all game long, and instructed them to use their quickness to chase the Elasto Painters’ deadly guards along the perimeter.
Mark Barroca also performed well, hounding Rain or Shine’s point guards from baseline to baseline and setting the tone for the Mixers’ defense.
Only one Rain or Shine player, Larry Rodriguez, scored in double figures with 14 points. The Elasto Painters’ top guns, Lee and Jeff Chan, were both miserable from the field. Lee scored eight points but was just 3-of-12 from the field, while Chan was even worse, scoring just three points on 1-of-8 shooting.
But the defensive adjustment also had some casualties in the San Mig Coffee rotation. Yancy De Ocampo, who has started at center for the team through most of the tournament, did not play a single minute.
“They’ve been picking on him defensively, and we haven’t gotten enough from him offensively,” said Cone, who said De Ocampo could still see action later in the series.
Clash of styles
Cone noted that the series is a clash of styles between his system and that of Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao, who prefers to spread out minutes among his players.
While he said he admires Guiao’s system, Cone said it’s not for him. “As my mother would say, there’s more than one way to skin a cat,” said Cone. “We’re gonna stay through a seven, eight-man rotation.”
But a big key for the Mixers, according to Cone, is getting contributions from role players who only make short appearances during games. He praised Jonas Villanueva, JC Intal, and Wesley Gonzales for playing hard in their limited minutes without complaints.
“They said, ‘Give me two minutes and I’m gonna play with all my heart,” said Cone.
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San Mig Coffee wins Game 5 to extend the series over Rain or Shine
InterAKTV | 6:09 PM |
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 celebration is the farthest thing from our minds right now,” said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
The win cut down San Mig Coffee’s series deficit, 3-2, and the Mixers did it despite missing James Yap for most of the game due to foul trouble.
The San Mig Coffee superstar was limited to just two points after playing just 23 minutes. He picked up his fourth and fifth fouls in quick succession with still more than nine minutes left in the third quarter, and did not check in until the 5:32 mark of the fourth quarter, when San Mig was already up, 71-62.
The rest of the Mixers stepped up with their main man out of commission. Joe Devance top-scored with 20 points, while Marc Pingris posted 18 points and 10 rebounds. Peter June Simon and Mark Barroca took care of the perimeter game for San Mig Coffee in Yap’s absence, scoring 16 and 11 points, respectively.
“They really dug deep, they played heavy, heavy minutes,” said Cone.
Pingris, Simon, and Barroca each played at least 41 minutes, with Devance logging 37.
Without its top offensive weapon, San Mig Coffee turned to defense, limiting Rain or Shine to just 32.9 percent shooting from the field. Only one Elasto Painter, Larry Rodriguez, scored in double figures with 14 points.
Rain or Shine’s top guns were silent from the field, with Paul Lee shooting 3-of-12 and Jeff Chan, 1-of-8.
Cone said San Mig Coffee’s only focus would be winning Game Six, which is set on Thursday, January 3, at the same venue.
“They beat us twice in a row. And we believe we can beat them twice in a row,” he said.
The scores:
SANMIG COFFEE 79 – Devance 20, Pingris 18, Simon 16, Barroca 11, Reavis 6, Villanueva 3, Gonzales 3, Yap 2, Intal 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 67 – Rodriguez 14, Cruz 9, Lee 8, Ibanes 8, Matias 7, Norwood 5, Belga 4, Quinahan 4, Tang 3, Chan 3, Tiu 2, Arana 0.
Quarters: 17-15, 31-29, 52-50, 79-67
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 celebration is the farthest thing from our minds right now,” said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
The win cut down San Mig Coffee’s series deficit, 3-2, and the Mixers did it despite missing James Yap for most of the game due to foul trouble.
The San Mig Coffee superstar was limited to just two points after playing just 23 minutes. He picked up his fourth and fifth fouls in quick succession with still more than nine minutes left in the third quarter, and did not check in until the 5:32 mark of the fourth quarter, when San Mig was already up, 71-62.
The rest of the Mixers stepped up with their main man out of commission. Joe Devance top-scored with 20 points, while Marc Pingris posted 18 points and 10 rebounds. Peter June Simon and Mark Barroca took care of the perimeter game for San Mig Coffee in Yap’s absence, scoring 16 and 11 points, respectively.
“They really dug deep, they played heavy, heavy minutes,” said Cone.
Pingris, Simon, and Barroca each played at least 41 minutes, with Devance logging 37.
Without its top offensive weapon, San Mig Coffee turned to defense, limiting Rain or Shine to just 32.9 percent shooting from the field. Only one Elasto Painter, Larry Rodriguez, scored in double figures with 14 points.
Rain or Shine’s top guns were silent from the field, with Paul Lee shooting 3-of-12 and Jeff Chan, 1-of-8.
Cone said San Mig Coffee’s only focus would be winning Game Six, which is set on Thursday, January 3, at the same venue.
“They beat us twice in a row. And we believe we can beat them twice in a row,” he said.
The scores:
SANMIG COFFEE 79 – Devance 20, Pingris 18, Simon 16, Barroca 11, Reavis 6, Villanueva 3, Gonzales 3, Yap 2, Intal 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 67 – Rodriguez 14, Cruz 9, Lee 8, Ibanes 8, Matias 7, Norwood 5, Belga 4, Quinahan 4, Tang 3, Chan 3, Tiu 2, Arana 0.
Quarters: 17-15, 31-29, 52-50, 79-67
Despite of arriving late, coach Yeng Guiao happy for Rain or Shine
InterAKTV | 6:30 AM |
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 game, which saw seldom-used guard Jonathan Uyloan play a career performance as well as Paul Lee’s return to form.
Uyloan finished with 18 points, three steals and two blocks while Lee had 16 points on top of six assists and four rebounds.
“Masaya kami to see Paul Lee back in the game as well as to see Jonathan Uyloan playing his best game,” said Guiao.
“Nakaplano na talaga na mag-start sa amin si Jonathan because yung starting unit namin, we already plan it a day before the game. Before the game, I called up Coach Caloy, I gave him very general instructions because I know he can coach anyway.”
Garcia had been the Elasto Painters’ coach before Guiao took over two seasons ago.
“Our objective is to regain some momentum after two losses and be able to play Paul Lee, to allow him to get the feel of the game. True enough, he played a good game and that’s a good sign for us. With the way he played, we can say that he will certainly add a new dimension to our game going to the quarterfinals,” said Guiao, who was stuck in traffic coming from his home province Pampanga, where he serves as vice governor.
“I left Pampanga around 1:30 p.m., pero may construction sa NLEX, mahaba yung traffic. I was still confident I can make it, but then, again, I was caught in traffic sa Mindanao Ave. When I went sa loob ng UP, traffic na naman, so nag-C5 ako. At around 5:30 nasa C5 pa lang ako. So that’s all for the traffic update.”
“Mas masarap pala yung nanonood ka lang kasi walang pressure,” Guiao told InterAKTV.
Guiao watched the end of the game, which saw seldom-used guard Jonathan Uyloan play a career performance as well as Paul Lee’s return to form.
Uyloan finished with 18 points, three steals and two blocks while Lee had 16 points on top of six assists and four rebounds.
“Masaya kami to see Paul Lee back in the game as well as to see Jonathan Uyloan playing his best game,” said Guiao.
“Nakaplano na talaga na mag-start sa amin si Jonathan because yung starting unit namin, we already plan it a day before the game. Before the game, I called up Coach Caloy, I gave him very general instructions because I know he can coach anyway.”
Garcia had been the Elasto Painters’ coach before Guiao took over two seasons ago.
“Our objective is to regain some momentum after two losses and be able to play Paul Lee, to allow him to get the feel of the game. True enough, he played a good game and that’s a good sign for us. With the way he played, we can say that he will certainly add a new dimension to our game going to the quarterfinals,” said Guiao, who was stuck in traffic coming from his home province Pampanga, where he serves as vice governor.
“I left Pampanga around 1:30 p.m., pero may construction sa NLEX, mahaba yung traffic. I was still confident I can make it, but then, again, I was caught in traffic sa Mindanao Ave. When I went sa loob ng UP, traffic na naman, so nag-C5 ako. At around 5:30 nasa C5 pa lang ako. So that’s all for the traffic update.”
Rain or Shine erased Barako Bull
InterAKTV | 6:20 AM |
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 at the six minute mark in the first quarter — and the tactical moves worked to perfection in an easy 116-101 victory.
Uyloan played the game of his career, finishing with 18 points, three steals, and two blocks, while Lee played as if he hadn’t missed Rain or Shine’s past 18 games dating back to last season, contributing 16 points, six assists, and four rebounds.
They led six players who scored in double-figures as Rain or Shine finished the elimination round with a 9-5 record.
“Unexpected naming ma-le-late si Coach Yeng, but when he called up, we thought na baka hindi na siya umabot,” said Caloy Garcia, who took over the reins of the squad. “His first instruction when he called up is to field in Paul Lee after six minutes, then have Jonathan starting for us.
“The nice thing about this win was everybody stepped up.”
Jervy Cruz also scored a career-high 23 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
Jeff Chan and JR Quinahan each had 11 points while Beau Belga chipped in 10 for the Elasto Painters.
The loss eliminated Barako Bull (4-10) from playoff contention, giving the Air 21 Express (5-9) the last ticket to the quarterfinals.
The scores:
Rain or Shine 116 – Cruz 23, Uyloan 18, Lee 16, Chan 11,Quinahan 11, Belga 10, Tiu 8, Norwood 8, Rodriguez 4, Arana 4, Jaime 3, Matias 0, Tang 0.
Barako Bull 101 – Seigle 21, Tubid 17, Yap 16, Kramer 15, cruz 13, Anthony 11, marcelo 8, Najorda 0, Pennisi 0.
Quarters: 32-19; 54-47; 86-66; 116-101
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 at the six minute mark in the first quarter — and the tactical moves worked to perfection in an easy 116-101 victory.
Uyloan played the game of his career, finishing with 18 points, three steals, and two blocks, while Lee played as if he hadn’t missed Rain or Shine’s past 18 games dating back to last season, contributing 16 points, six assists, and four rebounds.
They led six players who scored in double-figures as Rain or Shine finished the elimination round with a 9-5 record.
“Unexpected naming ma-le-late si Coach Yeng, but when he called up, we thought na baka hindi na siya umabot,” said Caloy Garcia, who took over the reins of the squad. “His first instruction when he called up is to field in Paul Lee after six minutes, then have Jonathan starting for us.
“The nice thing about this win was everybody stepped up.”
Jervy Cruz also scored a career-high 23 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
Jeff Chan and JR Quinahan each had 11 points while Beau Belga chipped in 10 for the Elasto Painters.
The loss eliminated Barako Bull (4-10) from playoff contention, giving the Air 21 Express (5-9) the last ticket to the quarterfinals.
The scores:
Rain or Shine 116 – Cruz 23, Uyloan 18, Lee 16, Chan 11,Quinahan 11, Belga 10, Tiu 8, Norwood 8, Rodriguez 4, Arana 4, Jaime 3, Matias 0, Tang 0.
Barako Bull 101 – Seigle 21, Tubid 17, Yap 16, Kramer 15, cruz 13, Anthony 11, marcelo 8, Najorda 0, Pennisi 0.
Quarters: 32-19; 54-47; 86-66; 116-101
Chris Tiu itching for his first win after injury
InterAKTV | 6:52 AM |
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 against San Mig Coffee, finishing with 12 points and 5-for-5 shooting from the line.
He showed poise playing the point guard position for Rain or Shine, helping the team nearly complete a rally from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter before falling just short late in the game.
Rain or Shine also lost to Ginebra last Sunday in Tiu’s first game back.
“We were up against two of the most popular and more formidable teams in the league, but that’s not an excuse. I’m still looking to get that win. Hopefully, it will come against Barako Bull,” said Tiu.
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 against San Mig Coffee, finishing with 12 points and 5-for-5 shooting from the line.
He showed poise playing the point guard position for Rain or Shine, helping the team nearly complete a rally from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter before falling just short late in the game.
Rain or Shine also lost to Ginebra last Sunday in Tiu’s first game back.
“We were up against two of the most popular and more formidable teams in the league, but that’s not an excuse. I’m still looking to get that win. Hopefully, it will come against Barako Bull,” said Tiu.
James Yap wants to bounce back for San Mig Coffee
InterAKTV | 6:50 AM |
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 mas importante, yung manalo. I expect my teammates to step up every time na nag-struggle ako,” said Yap in an exclusive interview with InterAKTV.
“Let’s give credit din sa defense ng Rain or Shine. Maganda depensa nila.”
But while Yap vowed to have a bounce back game in the team’s next outing against GlobalPort, he understands that his team is facing a dangerous opponent.
“Out na sila di ba? That makes GlobalPort the most dangerous team. Pinakamahirap na kalaban yung team na naglalaro na lang at wala nang bearing ang game,” said Yap.
“Kailangan talaga naming itong paghandaan. We need to get ourselves focused on the game.”
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 mas importante, yung manalo. I expect my teammates to step up every time na nag-struggle ako,” said Yap in an exclusive interview with InterAKTV.
“Let’s give credit din sa defense ng Rain or Shine. Maganda depensa nila.”
But while Yap vowed to have a bounce back game in the team’s next outing against GlobalPort, he understands that his team is facing a dangerous opponent.
“Out na sila di ba? That makes GlobalPort the most dangerous team. Pinakamahirap na kalaban yung team na naglalaro na lang at wala nang bearing ang game,” said Yap.
“Kailangan talaga naming itong paghandaan. We need to get ourselves focused on the game.”
Paul Lee will return against Barako Bull
InterAKTV | 6:40 AM |
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 for the playoffs.”
Lee, last season’s Rookie of the Year, has been joining the team’s practice sessions and looks ready to get back.
“Of course, there’s a difference between practice and actual game. Sa ensayo, iniingatan siya ng mga kakampi niya. Sa laro, teams will attack him and pounce on him,” said Guiao.
The Elasto Painters have recently welcomed another returning player, rookie Chris Tiu, who has played the team’s last two games.
Tiu is excited on the prospect of playing alongside Lee.
“I’m excited. What more can you ask for this team? This team really has strong character and I’m really proud to be part of this group,” said Tiu. “We’ve been playing good basketball, and I think we will be better if we have Paul Lee playing for our team.”
“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 for the playoffs.”
Lee, last season’s Rookie of the Year, has been joining the team’s practice sessions and looks ready to get back.
“Of course, there’s a difference between practice and actual game. Sa ensayo, iniingatan siya ng mga kakampi niya. Sa laro, teams will attack him and pounce on him,” said Guiao.
The Elasto Painters have recently welcomed another returning player, rookie Chris Tiu, who has played the team’s last two games.
Tiu is excited on the prospect of playing alongside Lee.
“I’m excited. What more can you ask for this team? This team really has strong character and I’m really proud to be part of this group,” said Tiu. “We’ve been playing good basketball, and I think we will be better if we have Paul Lee playing for our team.”
San Mig Coffee against Rain or Shine; Ginebra battles Barako
InterAKTV | 4:57 PM |
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 Text (11-2) is expected to grab the top spot. The first and second place teams will enjoy twice-to-beat advantages in the quarterfinals.
In the opener, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to extend its winning streak against Barako Bull at 4:15 p.m.
“Rain or Shine is always a challenge to play against. We’ve played a number of significant games against them lately and this is another one since the winner will have the inside track on the number two seed,” said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
“We’ve got a healthy lineup for the first time in a long time against them, so we’ll see if that can give us an edge this time.”
San Mig Coffee is coming off an 89-80 win against Air 21 to bounce back from a 29-point defeat at the hands of the Tropang Texters.
The Elasto Painters of coach Yeng Guiao are coming off a 97-90 loss to the Kings to slide to third spot.
“This is our most important game. This will determine our future this conference. If we win, we’re still in the hunt for the top two,” said Guiao.
In the opener, Ginebra hopes to stay in the top four with a win against the slumping Energy Colas.
The Kings are in solo fourth place with a 7-5 win-loss mark while Barako Bull, at 3-9, must win its last two matches to stay on track for at least a playoff for the No. 8 spot.
“Maganda at nananalo kami but we still cannot let our guard down,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen. “Barako Bull’s fighting for their life so all out sila. We have to keep our concentration.”
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 Text (11-2) is expected to grab the top spot. The first and second place teams will enjoy twice-to-beat advantages in the quarterfinals.
In the opener, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to extend its winning streak against Barako Bull at 4:15 p.m.
“Rain or Shine is always a challenge to play against. We’ve played a number of significant games against them lately and this is another one since the winner will have the inside track on the number two seed,” said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
“We’ve got a healthy lineup for the first time in a long time against them, so we’ll see if that can give us an edge this time.”
San Mig Coffee is coming off an 89-80 win against Air 21 to bounce back from a 29-point defeat at the hands of the Tropang Texters.
The Elasto Painters of coach Yeng Guiao are coming off a 97-90 loss to the Kings to slide to third spot.
“This is our most important game. This will determine our future this conference. If we win, we’re still in the hunt for the top two,” said Guiao.
In the opener, Ginebra hopes to stay in the top four with a win against the slumping Energy Colas.
The Kings are in solo fourth place with a 7-5 win-loss mark while Barako Bull, at 3-9, must win its last two matches to stay on track for at least a playoff for the No. 8 spot.
“Maganda at nananalo kami but we still cannot let our guard down,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen. “Barako Bull’s fighting for their life so all out sila. We have to keep our concentration.”
Ginebra unleashed its never-say-die spirit and turned back Rain or Shine
InterAKTV | 5:13 AM |
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 in the final 2:33 to join Meralco in fourth place with a 6-5 win-loss mark.
LA Tenorio dished out a near triple-double performance with 20 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists and piloted Ginebra’s rally in the fourth quarter.
Mark Caguioa added 18 points, though he was not around when the Kings made the run. Rookie Chris Ellis chipped in 15 points and punctuated their team’s victory with a reverse windmill dunk that pegged the final score.
“We came out really flat. The good thing, we stuck together and got through this one,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen, who also drew 12 points from Billy Mamaril.
“We really struggled. Other people just stepped up and it’s a good indication for our team.”
Jayjay Helterbrand came off the bench and contributed six points, seven rebounds and five assists while rookie Yousef Taha also provided quality minutes in the fourth period with his hustle plays on defense.
Rain or Shine, which dropped to third place with a 8-4 mark, led by 15 at the half, 57-42, and was still in control after TY Tang hit a triple to start the final quarter for a 78-69 lead.
But Tenorio anchored a momentum-swinging 14-8 exchange he capped with a three-pointer to close in at 86-83 with 2:53 remaining.
Jeff Chan push the Rain or Shine to five points, 88-83, with a running jumper with 2:33 left in the game. But the Gin Kings unloaded 10-0 blast to take a 93-88 lead with just 16.7 seconds left.
JR Quinahan ended Rain or Shine’s drought with an undergoal stab but time was not on their side, allowing Ginebra to pull off another escape act.
Jervy Cruz led the Elasto Painters with 17 points and 12 rebounds and was 13-of-13 from the free throw line. Larry Rodriguez added 14 points, while rookie Chris Tiu returned from injury and contributed eight.
The scores:
GINEBRA 97 – Tenorio 20, Caguioa 18, Ellis 15, Mamaril 12, Wilson 9, Maierhofer 7, Helterbrand 6, Taha 4, Espiritu 2, Raymundo 2, Hatfield 2, Labagala 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 90 – Cruz 17, Rodriguez 14, Tang 12, Chan 11, Quinahan 10, Tiu 8, Arana 8, Belga 7, Matias 3, Norwood 0.
Quarters: 20-33, 42-57, 69-75, 97-90
-InterAKTV
The Gin Kings crawled back from a 17-point deficit midway through the third quarter, holding the Elasto Painters to just one field goal in the final 2:33 to join Meralco in fourth place with a 6-5 win-loss mark.
LA Tenorio dished out a near triple-double performance with 20 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists and piloted Ginebra’s rally in the fourth quarter.
Mark Caguioa added 18 points, though he was not around when the Kings made the run. Rookie Chris Ellis chipped in 15 points and punctuated their team’s victory with a reverse windmill dunk that pegged the final score.
“We came out really flat. The good thing, we stuck together and got through this one,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen, who also drew 12 points from Billy Mamaril.
“We really struggled. Other people just stepped up and it’s a good indication for our team.”
Jayjay Helterbrand came off the bench and contributed six points, seven rebounds and five assists while rookie Yousef Taha also provided quality minutes in the fourth period with his hustle plays on defense.
Rain or Shine, which dropped to third place with a 8-4 mark, led by 15 at the half, 57-42, and was still in control after TY Tang hit a triple to start the final quarter for a 78-69 lead.
But Tenorio anchored a momentum-swinging 14-8 exchange he capped with a three-pointer to close in at 86-83 with 2:53 remaining.
Jeff Chan push the Rain or Shine to five points, 88-83, with a running jumper with 2:33 left in the game. But the Gin Kings unloaded 10-0 blast to take a 93-88 lead with just 16.7 seconds left.
JR Quinahan ended Rain or Shine’s drought with an undergoal stab but time was not on their side, allowing Ginebra to pull off another escape act.
Jervy Cruz led the Elasto Painters with 17 points and 12 rebounds and was 13-of-13 from the free throw line. Larry Rodriguez added 14 points, while rookie Chris Tiu returned from injury and contributed eight.
The scores:
GINEBRA 97 – Tenorio 20, Caguioa 18, Ellis 15, Mamaril 12, Wilson 9, Maierhofer 7, Helterbrand 6, Taha 4, Espiritu 2, Raymundo 2, Hatfield 2, Labagala 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 90 – Cruz 17, Rodriguez 14, Tang 12, Chan 11, Quinahan 10, Tiu 8, Arana 8, Belga 7, Matias 3, Norwood 0.
Quarters: 20-33, 42-57, 69-75, 97-90
-InterAKTV
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to extend its winning streak, Talk ‘N Text takes on Air 21
InterAKTV | 7:37 PM |
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 royal battle against Rain or Shine at 6:30 p.m.
With a win-loss 9-2 mark, defending Philippine Cup champion Talk ‘N Text shoots for a win that would put one foot in the top two spots, which come with a twice-to-beat incentive in the quarterfinals.
Talk ‘N Text is coming off a 92-63 shellacking of San Mig Coffee to stay on top of the team standings.
“We can’t get let our guard down. We’re only one game ahead of the other teams,” said Norman Black. The Elasto Painters and the Mixers are just one game behind Talk ‘N Text with identical 8-3 marks.
The Express are holding the No. 8 spot with a 4-7 slate and they need to win their remaining three games to make sure they get a slot in the next round.
In the main tiff, the Gin Kings, toting a 5-5 mark, collide with Rain or Shine, which is fresh off a come-from-behind 102-98 win over Meralco.
Ginebra is on a roll, winning its last three games, but coach Siot Tanquingcen knows his team has to bring its A-game to stand a chance against a tough Elasto Painters squad.
“We need this game very badly,” said Tanquingcen. “So, it’s important for us to keep our focus and execute properly on our offense.”
The Kings are also coming off a 96-93 close win over Alaska to reach .500 after a 2-5 start.
Rain or Shine rallied back from a 26-point hole against the Bolts in notching the improbable victory in a highly physical encounter.
-InterAKTV
The Tropang Texters battle Air 21 in the opener at 4:15 p.m. before the Gin Kings bracing for a royal battle against Rain or Shine at 6:30 p.m.
With a win-loss 9-2 mark, defending Philippine Cup champion Talk ‘N Text shoots for a win that would put one foot in the top two spots, which come with a twice-to-beat incentive in the quarterfinals.
Talk ‘N Text is coming off a 92-63 shellacking of San Mig Coffee to stay on top of the team standings.
“We can’t get let our guard down. We’re only one game ahead of the other teams,” said Norman Black. The Elasto Painters and the Mixers are just one game behind Talk ‘N Text with identical 8-3 marks.
The Express are holding the No. 8 spot with a 4-7 slate and they need to win their remaining three games to make sure they get a slot in the next round.
In the main tiff, the Gin Kings, toting a 5-5 mark, collide with Rain or Shine, which is fresh off a come-from-behind 102-98 win over Meralco.
Ginebra is on a roll, winning its last three games, but coach Siot Tanquingcen knows his team has to bring its A-game to stand a chance against a tough Elasto Painters squad.
“We need this game very badly,” said Tanquingcen. “So, it’s important for us to keep our focus and execute properly on our offense.”
The Kings are also coming off a 96-93 close win over Alaska to reach .500 after a 2-5 start.
Rain or Shine rallied back from a 26-point hole against the Bolts in notching the improbable victory in a highly physical encounter.
-InterAKTV
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Talk ‘N Text remains unbeaten in Philippine Cup
InterAKTV | 7:01 PM |
The Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters pulled out a thrilling 80-77 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Saturday in Victorias City, Negros Occidental to remain undefeated in the Philippine Cup.
Talk ‘N Text had to go through the eye of the needle to pull out its sixth win in as many games. Rain or Shine, which saw its three-game winning run end, suffered just its second loss against four wins.
Larry Fonacier posted 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, leading the Tropang Texters rally from a 13-point deficit early in the second half.
“We played a good defense on Jeff Chan,” said Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black. The Rain or Shine sharpshooter was hounded to just four points after coming into the game averaging better than 23 per game.
“But we missed a lot of free throws. If we made our free throws, we could have won by a big margin,” added Black.
Rain or Shine looked poised to run away with the game after taking 53-40 advantage in the third quarter, before Talk ‘N Text steadily clawed back.
The Tropang Texters tied the game, 71-all, with six minutes left, before Jimmy Alapag, who led all scorers with 15 points, hit the go-ahead three-pointer a couple of plays later to give them a 74-73 advantage. Fonacier hit a runner to give the Tropang Texters more breathing space, 76-73, heading into the homestretch.
Talk ‘N Text was still leading, 78-74, before Jeff Chan and TY Tang combined for three quick points to tow Rain or Shine to within one point. After a defensive stop, Gabe Norwood couldn’t convert for the Elasto Painters, who sent Ranidel De Ocampo to the line for two free throws.
Down by three points, Rain or Shine tried to find Chan in the ensuing possession, but Tang could not find the open passing lane, instead back-rimming a three-pointer.
Talk ‘N Text left the door open for the Elasto Painters after two missed free throws by Fonacier. But a final attempt by JR Quinahan clanged harmlessly off the rim at the buzzer, preserving the victory for Talk ‘N Text.
The scores:
TALK N’ TEXT 80 – Alapag 15, De Ocampo 13, Fonacier 12, Peek 11, Reyes 7, Williams 7, Dillinger 6, Raymundo 5, Carey 2, Ferriols 2, Gamalinda 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 77 – Cruz 14, Rodriguez 13, Ibanes 9, Quinahan 9, Belga 8, Matias 7, Norwood 7, Tang 6, Chan 4, Arana 0.
Quarters: 19-22, 42-38, 63-67, 80-77
-InterAKTV
Talk ‘N Text had to go through the eye of the needle to pull out its sixth win in as many games. Rain or Shine, which saw its three-game winning run end, suffered just its second loss against four wins.
Larry Fonacier posted 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, leading the Tropang Texters rally from a 13-point deficit early in the second half.
“We played a good defense on Jeff Chan,” said Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black. The Rain or Shine sharpshooter was hounded to just four points after coming into the game averaging better than 23 per game.
“But we missed a lot of free throws. If we made our free throws, we could have won by a big margin,” added Black.
Rain or Shine looked poised to run away with the game after taking 53-40 advantage in the third quarter, before Talk ‘N Text steadily clawed back.
The Tropang Texters tied the game, 71-all, with six minutes left, before Jimmy Alapag, who led all scorers with 15 points, hit the go-ahead three-pointer a couple of plays later to give them a 74-73 advantage. Fonacier hit a runner to give the Tropang Texters more breathing space, 76-73, heading into the homestretch.
Talk ‘N Text was still leading, 78-74, before Jeff Chan and TY Tang combined for three quick points to tow Rain or Shine to within one point. After a defensive stop, Gabe Norwood couldn’t convert for the Elasto Painters, who sent Ranidel De Ocampo to the line for two free throws.
Down by three points, Rain or Shine tried to find Chan in the ensuing possession, but Tang could not find the open passing lane, instead back-rimming a three-pointer.
Talk ‘N Text left the door open for the Elasto Painters after two missed free throws by Fonacier. But a final attempt by JR Quinahan clanged harmlessly off the rim at the buzzer, preserving the victory for Talk ‘N Text.
The scores:
TALK N’ TEXT 80 – Alapag 15, De Ocampo 13, Fonacier 12, Peek 11, Reyes 7, Williams 7, Dillinger 6, Raymundo 5, Carey 2, Ferriols 2, Gamalinda 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 77 – Cruz 14, Rodriguez 13, Ibanes 9, Quinahan 9, Belga 8, Matias 7, Norwood 7, Tang 6, Chan 4, Arana 0.
Quarters: 19-22, 42-38, 63-67, 80-77
-InterAKTV
Chris Tiu makes Extra Rice
InterAKTV | 12:16 AM |
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are in Bacolod City for their Saturday matchup in adjacent Victorias City against the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters on Saturday. Traveling with the team is injured rookie Chris Tiu, who seems to be taking part in the favorite activity of Rain or Shine’s Extra Rice, Inc:
Never had so much chicken skin at Maskara Chicken House here in Bacolod! Followed by yummy cakes at Calea! So much for healthy eating!
We can’t blame Chris, though; we’ve been to Bacolod and we’ve tasted the inasal and the Calea cakes, and they’re really good.
-Jaemark Tordecilla
Talk ‘N Text vs Rain or Shine in Victorias City
InterAKTV | 11:54 PM |
The top two teams in the tournament face off on Saturday in Victorias City, Negros Occidental on Saturday when Talk ‘N Text takes on Rain or Shine as the 2013 Philippine Cup resumes.
Tipoff is set at 6:30 p.m.
Both teams are coming off thrilling victories in their previous assignments last Wednesday. The Tropang Texters survived a tough challenge from Barako Bull, 79-76, while the Elasto Painters pulled off a big rally over San Mig Coffee, 80-79.
New Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black said he has been happy with his team’s effort on defense, but added that the Tropang Texters offense is still a work in progress.
“Defensively, this is how the way I wanted it,” said Black on the new defensive system he implemented on the squad. “Offensively, we’re still trying to work on our communication.”
Talk ‘N Text remains the only undefeated team after five games in the Philippine Cup, but a loss would put them in a tie with Rain or Shine, which carries a 4-1 win-loss record heading into the game.
Elasto Painters coach Yeng Guiao admitted that their victory over the Mixers was “ugly” but he’d take it.
“This win is beyond analysis and assessment, but this will rank as one of my weirdest wins ever,” said Guiao.
-InterAKTV
Tipoff is set at 6:30 p.m.
New Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black said he has been happy with his team’s effort on defense, but added that the Tropang Texters offense is still a work in progress.
“Defensively, this is how the way I wanted it,” said Black on the new defensive system he implemented on the squad. “Offensively, we’re still trying to work on our communication.”
Talk ‘N Text remains the only undefeated team after five games in the Philippine Cup, but a loss would put them in a tie with Rain or Shine, which carries a 4-1 win-loss record heading into the game.
Elasto Painters coach Yeng Guiao admitted that their victory over the Mixers was “ugly” but he’d take it.
“This win is beyond analysis and assessment, but this will rank as one of my weirdest wins ever,” said Guiao.
-InterAKTV
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