#PBA2017 Commish Cup Roundup: April 21, 2017

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PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS over ALASKA ACES, 94-86
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Losing a heartbreaker to Rain or Shine on Holy Wednesday, Phoenix responded with a gutsy performance to get its 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup campaign back on track.

The Fuel Masters took advantage of a Calvin Abueva-less Alaska Aces to score a 94-86 victory Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Phoenix snapped a two-game skid to improve to 3-4 in the mid-season conference while the Aces dropped to 4-2 following back-to-back defeats.

Jameel McKay finished with a conference-high 42 points on top of 22 rebounds He also had two steals and two blocks.

Former Aces Cyrus Baguio and RJ Jazul also did some heavy lifting for Phoenix, helping the Fuel Masters beat Alaska for the first time in franchise history. The two veteran guards combined for 22 points in starting roles.

Missing Calvin Abueva as the Beast waits for his facial mask to protect his busted lip, the Aces have dropped two straight after starting a perfect 4-0.

Cory Jefferson led Alaska with 31 points and 13 rebounds but only JVee Casio turned in a decent performance from the local crew, scoring 14 off the bench. (ABS-CBN.com)

LINES OF THE GAME:
Jameel McKay (PHX) - 42pts, 22rebs, 2stls, 2blks, 1ast.
Cory Jefferson (ALA) - 31pts, 13rebs, 1ast, 4blks, 1stl.

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TNT KA TROPA over GLOBALPORT BATANG PIER, 109-88
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TNT KaTropa registered what was easily the best win of their current streak, dominating the Globalport Batang Pier, 109-88, Friday in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Big Dome.

Shooting 48 percent from the field, his best performance in the PBA so far, import Donte Greene led the KaTropa with 33 points and 10 rebounds.

Jayson Castro scored 15 points, all in the first half, to pace tne TNT locals while Ranidel De Ocampo added 14. Larry Fonacier was good for 12 points off the bench.

Malcolm White carried Globalport with 21 points and 16 rebounds but it was not enough to push the Batang Pier to victory.

Terrence Romeo added 20 as Globalport fell to 1-5 for the new conference. (ABS-CBN.com)

LINES OF THE GAME:
Donte Greene (TNT) - 33pts, 10rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 4 triples.
Malcolm White (GLO) - 21pts, 16rebs, 3blks.

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#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Quarterfinals Roundup: February 6-7, 2017

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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals closed with  a bang as Star, TNT, and Ginebra completed the semifinal cast.

Game Capsules: 

STAR HOTSHOTS over PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS, 91-71
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The Star Hotshots just seem to have Phoenix’s number as they cruised to another blowout of the Fuel Masters, 91-71, to secure their place in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup semifinal round on Monday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

Paul Lee led the way with team-highs of 17 points and nine assists while Marc Pingris added 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting alongside nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Ian Sangalang and rookie Jio Jalalon each chipped in with 11 markers apiece in the win. (Interaksyon.com)

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TNT KA TROPA over GLOBALPORT BATANG PIER, 95-90
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TNT KaTropa weathered a storm by the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 95-90, to punch a ticket to the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Monday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

Ranidel De Ocampo spearheaded TNT with 25 points as KaTropa, who swept the best-of-three quarterfinal series, turned back a monster rally by the Batang Pier who came back from a 20-point deficit.

With the win, TNT forged a semifinal duel with defending champion San Miguel. (Interaksyon.com)

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BGY. GINEBRA GIN KINGS over ALASKA ACES, 108-97
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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel completed its massive comeback from a twice-to-beat disadvantage, toppling the Alaska Aces for the second time in a row, 108-97, to book the remaining Oppo PBA Philippine Cup semifinals ticket on Tuesday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

The result set up a dream Manila Clasico semifinal clash between the Gin Kings and fierce rival Star Hotshots.

LA Tenorio topped Ginebra with a career-high 31 points while Aljon Mariano had a huge contribution of 20 points, also a career-high, together with eight boards as they lifted the No.7 Gin Kings to an impressive upset of No.2 Alaska.

Rookie Kevin Ferrer also scored 15 points as he and Mariano helped provide spark to Ginebra who missed Joe Devance (left foot injury) and whose main players in Japeth Aguilar and Sol Mercado battled foul trouble. (Interaksyon.com)

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#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Quarterfinals Roundup: February 3-4, 2017

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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals started with a lot of drama as Rain or Shine prevailed in the playoff for the #8 seed while TNT and Star had big victories.

Game Capsules: 

RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO-PAINTERS over BLACKWATER ELITE, 103-80
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The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters ensured their entry into the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after crushing the Blackwater Elite, 103-80, in a knockout playoff game on Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

Jay Washington posted 15 points and eight rebounds while rookie Mike Tolomia scored 14 points – all of them in the second half – as Rain or Shine booked the eighth and last spot in the quarterfinal round.

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 27, 2017

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The race for playoff seats in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup continued to heat up this past Friday as Mahindra and Alaska got big wins.

Game Capsules:

MAHINDRA FLOOD BUSTER over NLEX ROAD WARRIORS, 106-96
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Alex Mallari fell one assist shy of a triple-double as the Mahindra Floodbuster registered their third victory after rolling past the NLEX Road Warriors, 106-96, in the clash of already-eliminated teams in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup Friday at Cuneta Astrodome.

Mallari tallied a career-high 30 points to go along with 10 rebounds and nine assists for an all-around effort for the Floodbuster who improved to 3-7.

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 22, 2017

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Sunday gameday saw Alaska book a huge win over Mahindra, while Ginebra was upset by Phoenix in action from the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup.

Game Capsules: 

ALASKA ACES over MAHINDRA FLOOD BUSTER, 107-91
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The Alaska Aces put together a strong finish as they went on a big closing run to turn away the Mahindra Floodbuster, 107-91, to notch a crucial Oppo PBA PhilippienCup victory on Sunday at the Philsports Arena.

Alaska and Mahindra were tied at 76-all early in the fourth quarter before a 31-13 run by the Aces allowed them to run away with it in the end.

#PBA2017 Philippine Cup Roundup: January 18, 2017

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TNT and Phoenix notched separate wins in the 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Mahindra and NLEX respectively this past Wednesday.

Game Capsules: 

TNT KA TROPA over MAHINDRA FLOODBUSTER, 104-92
Box Scores. 

TNT KaTropa woke up from a lethargic first half to stop the Mahindra Floodbuster, 104-92, and snap their own two-game skid in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at Cuneta Astrodome.

Troy Rosario top-scored for TNT with 18 points and nine rebounds while rookie Roger Pogoy tallied a career-high 16 points together with four rebounds and four assists.