[TWO]RERO

Idol ko na si Winnie the poot.. sana ganon ulet laro mo sa Game 7.

you win as a team

and

you loose as a team.

Ok lang yan.. at least hindi nanipa ng import si Caguioa.

Lumabas ang mga GINEBRA haters.. heheh. sa SUNDAY kami naman..

jj has to play memeya, kahit ndi major minutes...win or lose kasi, he needs to really play on game 6.

 

my GUESS ...he plays.

 

billy is okey, it;s just that he cant get his game going offensively. defensively okey na din. kasi he really is there to bang bodies.

He might be the secret in game 6.. Jayjay will go for the k*ll in GAME 6.

Abroleda - ang pikon ay laging TALO! hehehe

ROY = Ryan Reyes

James who? hehehe

MVP =KELLY

Mythical Five - Jayjay, Mark, Arwind, Williams, Taulava

MIP= Skyrus

Sportsmanship award - Ali Peek

i think he was referring for the awarding that is going on right now.. bulok TV 5 walang coverage amf! hayz!

anyway, i hope totoo nga yung balita na maglalaro si Jayjay tonight..

NEVER

SAY

DIE!

Ibalik na si Flying A. hehehe

I would like Alexander Salute the Air21 bench goodbye.. when BGK wins the CHAMPIONSHIP :thumbsupsmiley:

Air 21, Ginebra break deadlock

- WAYLON GALVEZ

Emboldened by its blowout win in Game 2, Air21 goes for a second straight win over Barangay Ginebra in Game 3 of the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup Finals today at the Araneta Coliseum.

The Express and Kings clash at 7 p.m. with the former still on a Cloud 9 after scoring a breezy 124-90 win over the Gin Kings, a victory that evened their best-of-seven title series at 1-1.

Showing none of the brilliance that won them the opening game of the series, 105-96, the Kings were reduced to slaves by the mighty Express, who dominated the every facet of the game to the consternation of Ginebra supporters.

For most Ginebra fans, the defeat two nights ago was embarrassing.

After winning their previous 13 games and then losing by 34 points in the next, was to them unacceptable since the Kings are known for their never-say-die attitude.

"We really got outplayed," lamented Ginebra mentor Jong Uichico, who appeared dazed after the game.

Uichico’s action was understandable since it was his worst beating since starting coaching in the PBA (with San Miguel) a decade ago.

"It seemed that we can’t do anything right. On the other hand, they (Express) did all the right things that won them the game. The bottom line is that we were really outplayed," he added.

Express coach Bo Perasol said that if they continue to display the same kind of intensity and cohesion, then they have pretty good chances of winning today’s game, and perhaps the series.

In Game 2, the Express did an excellent job on the 7-foot Chris Alexander, winner of the Best Import plum.

After tallying 18 points and 25 rebounds in Game 1, Alexander had to work extra hard to score and grab a rebound – no thanks to the pesky defense of Steven Thomas.

With Thomas all over him, Alexander was held to just 10 points and 10 boards.

Thomas, on the other hand, finished with better numbers of 10 points and 18 rebounds.

His all-around performance also helped the Express win the battle off the boards, 55-41. In Game 1, it's Ginebra which dominated the boards, 63-51.

"It’s all about sustaining the same intensity and fire, from rebounding to playing tough defense and executing our plays," Perasol, who hopes to lead the Bert Lina-owned team to its first title since joining the PBA in 2002.

"These are the crucial factors for us to win Game 3. Of course, we expect them to make adjustment and come out strong," he said.

From a 13-point halftime lead (58-45), the Express used a murderous 21-4 salvo capped by a jumper by Arwind Santos to take a commanding 79-49 advantage with 5:13 left in the third frame.

The Kings, however, failed to recover their bearing after that jolt.

Still, Uichico remains upbeat about their chances, saying there’s no need to push the panic button just yet.

"If we just play a little bit better than we did (in Game 2), we’ll be all right. It’s just 1-1 (series)," Uichico said. "We’ll make an adjustment, but nothing drastic. We just have to do the things that we failed to execute, like play defense."

Jayjay Helterbrand, winner of the Best Player of the Conference award, suffered a pulled hamstring midway of the third quarter and his status is day-to-day. He finished with a horrible 2-of-10 shooting from the field with five turnovers.

We’ll know today if he’s good to play," Uichico said.

If Helterbrand is not available, the Kings, playing in their 17th Finals and aiming for title No. 8, hope to find ways to keep up with the backcourt men of the Express.

Paul Artadi, who had a minor pulled hamstring in Game 1, Chris Pacana and possibly Macky Escalona have to step up in the event the coaching staff decides to keep Helterbrand on the bench.

The youthful Ginebra guards will face the veteran playmakers of Air21 like Wynne Arboleda and Egay Billones, as well as rookie Marvin Cruz.

Another exciting battle to watch is the wingmen of both squads, with the Express relying on MVP contender Arwind Santos and Gary David, who combined for 40 points the previous game. They also have a pair of high-leaping forwards in Niño Canaleta and rookie JC Intal.

Leading the Kings is Mark Caguioa, who leads the series in scoring with 25.5 points average, with Junthy Valenzuela and Sunday Salvacion backing him up.

Also expected to provide help for the Kings are 2005 MVP Eric Menk, Rafi Reavis, Billy Mamaril and Alex Crisano of the Kings while Ranidel de Ocampo, Homer Se, Earvin Sotto and Gabby Espinas will give Santos and David the extra firepower.

Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/SPRT20080810132159.html

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It's a WAR!

pinahaba ang series para lumaki kita ng PBA..

he's not the top player for BPC for nothing..

nasira agad yung momentum ng Air21 after that fastbreak play to a SLAM by the toothpick..

^

yup. yun nga.. hehe

anyway captainlionheart uploaded the Game 1.

heres the link:

credit goes to captainlionheart.

sabi nga ni Caguioa kay Gary Granada..on the dying seconds ng 3rd Quarter "Utak lang"

one of the best one on one fastbreak plays Caguioa vs. Santos.. HAYOP KA CAGUIOA!!!

<---edc

well, Jong said Tubid has 50% chance that he might play this Finals.

Air21 vows to deliver

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By TITO TALAO

Respectful if at times brash, key Air21 players – though mindful of the force and power of the Ginebra faithful – indicated yesterday they will not tremble and shake at the sight of the Kings’ swarming followers.

One of them, Homer Se, the Express’ bruising power forward, even welcomed the huge number of Ginebra fans expected to pack the Araneta Coliseum tomorrow to harangue the Express in Game 1 of the Smart-PBA Fiesta Conference Finals.

"Masarap kalaban ang Ginebra, marami silang dalang tao," said Se unabashedly during the PBA Finals press conference at the Emerald Garden on Roxas Boulevard.

"Alam namin na hindi na sila barangay. Ginebra City na nga yata e," said Gary David, the hard-driving Express swingman.

Air21 coach Bo Perasol and import Steve Thomas were more circumspect.

"Their crowd is like a sixth man on the floor," Thomas said, "We have to keep them off the game a little bit, take away their fast break."

Perasol, who exceeded expectations by leading the Express to the championship series for the first time in the six-year existence of the Bert Lina franchise, said of their opponents’ fans: "We plan to exclude them from the equation."

How the former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroon intends to go about neutralizing the tens of thousands of Ginebra diehards went unsaid, but Se, ever the reliable quote, may have provided a clue.

"Di naman yung crowd nila ang maglalaro. Limahan lang naman ang laban sa court e," he said.

The Air21 players might have drawn inspiration in their bluntness from Perasol, who was deferential to Jong Uichico, his multi-titled Ginebra counterpart, but undaunted.

"I have high respect for coach Jong. But to feel intimidated is to feel negative in the series," said Perasol, eliciting a slight smile and a nod from Uichico, seated a chair away in the presidential table to the left of PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios.

Uichico, gunning for his eighth title in 11 final appearances, characteristically downplayed Ginebra’s championship experience.

"Kaunti na lang ang difference," he said. "Noong nakarating sila sa championship, nagkaroon na rin sila ng experience. We’re practically on equal footing."

Perasol lost little time picking it up from there.

"We have a business slogan at Air21 that we deliver no matter what. It’s a tall order to beat Ginebra, but we have to try and do it because that’s the reason we’re here," he said.

Present with Uichico were Jayjay Helterbrand, Billy Mamaril, Junthy Valenzuela and the injured Ronald Tubid, who was given a 50 percent chance by Uichico of suiting up for the best-of-seven series.

Import Chris Alexander and star guard Mark Caguioa were both ailing, Uichico said, and missed the pre-finals media conference.

Perasol, on the other hand, arrived with Thomas, Se, David, Arwind Santos, Wynne Arboleda and Ranidel de Ocampo.

Practically all players expressed excitement over the coming championship, with David baring a desire for the feel of being called into the darkened playing court for the introduction.

Valenzuela, formerly with Red Bull, said, on the other hand, that he is thankful that no longer will he be heckled by the Kings fans as before.

"Fans will be in for a treat, considering the manner by which Ginebra came back from 0-5 to win 12 straight, and Air21’s evolution from being an unseeded team to becoming an outright semifinal qualifier," Barrios said, recalling that the last time he presided over a pre-Finals briefing was also between a first-time finals coach and a multi-titled veteran mentor Sta. Lucia Realty’s Boyet Fernandez and Purefoods Ryan Gregorio.

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"Of course, I'd like it to be short in our favor but that's highly improbable. But long or short, we'll give it our best shot," said Perasol.

"I'm not good at predicting. One thing sure, we'll try to win each game," said Uichico. (NC)

i think you should read all my post before posting your comments. for your sake, bara bara means run and gun plays. for your sake again, i didnt use the word "ONLY FACTOR". i think its also a stupidity to think that the post that i made means that "kaya manalo ng team pag walang coach".

the only factor that the gins have won 8 straight games is the run and gun and bara bara play of artadi, mark, junthy and jj. i dont think they have run a lot of plays during those games. i hope that they can sustain this.

enough said.

i dont agree with you either. im just saying that the run and gun is the factor. but there are other small factors involved. one is the import. even if si mark e 6th man or hindi, hindi naman sila nagsasapawan but instead, they compliment each other. walang connection yung ginawang 6th man si mark. the backdoor screens and pick and roll are basic basketball movements. players knows this and they need not wait for coaches to tell them.

now your saying there are other small factors.. LOL!

You should think before you post.. para hindi iba-iba ang sinasabi mo.. Parang lumalabas: kaya manalo ng team kahit walang Coach.

I don't think the team can get 12th straight wins thru Bara-Bara lang.

If the only reason you have is for gregorio to be retained from all the SMB coach (Jong and Siot) is your hunch... better think again.

Gregorio?? PF fans wants him out. have you watch PF games? mostly 1on1 plays.. lol

Players wins Games.. Coaches looses them..

pity you did not see Ginebra's Rebounds (Alexander, Reavis), 3 point shooting(JayJay, Sunday and even Artadi) and Defense (Valenzuela, Pacana) that got them where they are now.

also Jong's decision making Caguioa a 6th man.

nobody anticipated Ginebra will sweep Red Bull.. nothing is imposible

NEVER

SAY

DIE!

CAGUIOA, HELTERBRAND STILL 1-2 IN BPC RACE AFTER GAME 4 OF SEMIS

But Furious leads Fast by just 0.2

Wednesday, 30 July 2008

IF the statistical race is to be the gauge, Barangay Ginebra's Mark Caguioa is on his way to snaring the Best Player award in the Smart PBA Fiesta Conference.

The prolific Kings guard finished the semifinals on top of the race with 32.62 statistical points average, with only teammate Jayjay Helterbrand (32.42 Sps) crowding him for the tournament's highest individual plum.

The two finished racking up the stats after sweeping Red Bull in four games of their semifinals series.

The rest of their closest pursuers, even those from Air21 and Magnolia, which are still battling for the other finals slot, have little way of overtaking them and snatching the award away.

Should either Caguioa, who snared the same award in the 2006-07 Philippine Cup, or Helterbrand bag the citation, then he will become an automatic contender for the season MVP.

Only the top five in the SPs race are to be considered for the award, but it will also include the top player from the other finalist if he isn’t among the Top 5 contenders.

That means Air21's Arwind Santos, who dropped from fourth at the end of the eliminations to sixth with his 29.00 average, could be a contender. Ditto for Magnolia's Dondon Hontiveros, who is at 16th with 23.0.

Smart Philippine Cup BPC winner Kelly Williams got mired at third with his 32.38 SPs average, Alaska's Willie Miller is still stuck at fourth with 30.30 and Purefoods' Kerby Raymundo at fifth with 29.50.

The award, along with the Best Import plum, will be announced in Game 3 of the Finals.

The third big reason for Barangay Ginebra's 12-game winning streak and early Finals entry, Chris Alexander, is also the frontrunner in the Best Import category.

Alexander, the tournament leader in rebounding, field-goal percentage and shotblocks, has a 48.6 SPs average, way ahead of Air21 reinforcement Steven Thomas (46.6).

Despite the Realtors crashing out at sixth the man they tabbed at No. 3 in the draft, Ryan Reyes, remains the leader in the Rookie of the Year award. His 23.4 SPs average, which lodged him at 14th in the overall ladder, is comfortably ahead of the 19.6 by Welcoat's Joe Devance, the top pick overall.

Statistics comprise 30 percent of the criteria with the other points to come from votes by representatives from the media (30 percent), players (25 percent), TV coveror ABC Sports (10 percent) and the PBA Commissioner's Office (5 percent). (NCo)

BPC Caguioa or Helterbrand ???

from 1-7 to 17th Finals Appearance of GINEBRA!

GINEBRA lang ang TUNAY na HARI!