#PBA2017 Commish Cup Roundup: April 23, 2017

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Game Capsules:

GLOBALPORT BATANG PIER over MAHINDRA FLOODBUSTER, 105-86
Box Scores. 

With Terrence Romeo out of commission, Globalport turned to its other star guard in Stanley Pringle to dominate the Mahindra Floodbuster, 105-86, in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

As Romeo continues to battle various illnesses, Pringle stepped right into the alpha role to power the Batang Pier to their second win in the mid-season tournament. Pringle fired a game-high 24 points, 17 in the first half, on top three rebounds and five assists to take over the Batang Pier. Import Malcolm White added a double-double of 16 points and 17 rebounds, while rookie Von Pessumal came off the bench to add another 14 markers.

Mahindra, losers of its last three games, got 23 points from Keith Wright and 18 from Reden Celda. The loss kept the Floodbuster at the bottom half of the standings with a woeful 1-7 mark. (ABS-CBN.com)

LINES OF THE GAME:
Malcolm White (GLO) - 16pts, 17rebs, 2asts, 1stl.
Keith Wright (MAH) - 23pts, 9rebs, 2asts.

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BGY. GINEBRA GIN KINGS over TNT KATROPA, 107-89
Box Scores. 

Brgy. Ginebra flipped the switch in the second half, scoring a convincing 107-89 victory over the KaTropa in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Big Dome. Entering the annual All-Star break, Ginebra now holds a 4-1 record, good for third place behind idle Meralco and San Miguel Beer.

As with the theme so far in this mid-season joust, import Justin Brownlee and LA Tenorio were the ones that landed the telling blows for the Gin Kings. Brownlee ended up with a game-high 34 points for Ginebra on top of 15 rebounds and six assists while Tenorio went for 21 and six dimes. Japeth Aguilar had 16 rebounds, 14 rebounds, and five blocks.

TNT, who dropped to 5-2, 28 points from import Donte Greene and another 20 from Jayson Castro. (ABS-CBN.com)

LINES OF THE GAME:
Donte Greene (TNT) - 28pts, 15rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk, 4 triples.
Justin Brownlee (GIN) - 34pts, 15rebs, 6asts, 1stl, 2blks, 4 triples.

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#PBA2017 Commish Cup Roundup: April 21, 2017

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Game Capsules: 

PHOENIX FUEL MASTERS over ALASKA ACES, 94-86
Box Scores. 

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
Box Scores. 

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 Semifinals Roundup: February 8-21, 2017

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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals was quite memorable, and here we are to give you an ICYMI recap of all the exciting action!

Game Capsules: 

SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN over TNT KA TROPA, 4-3
Box Scores: 
GAME 1 - SMB 111, TNT 98 
GAME 2 - TNT 87, SMB 85 
GAME 3 - TNT 98, SMB 92 
GAME 4 - SMB 97, TNT 86 
GAME 5 - TNT 101, SMB 94 
GAME 6 - SMB 104, TNT 88 
GAME 7 - SMB 96, TNT 83 

The Beermen were tested here. They were down 2-3 in the series and looked pretty much on the ropes until a couple of lucky twists of fate nudged them into Game 7 and an eventual series win. Troy Rosario's absence was key in Game 6, and Jayson Castro's injury prevented him from playing in Game 7. It was a fortunate turn for SMB, and an unlucky tumble for TNT. This was a tough series that seems to have sharpened the Beermen for the Finals, where they are currently up, 1-0.

#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
Box Scores. 

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
Box Scores. 

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
Box Scores. 

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
Box Scores. 

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 28, 2017

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The 2016-2017 PBA Philippine Cup rocked Antipolo last week as Star and San Miguel Beer both got big victories!

Game Capsules: 

STAR HOTSHOTS over MERALCO BOLTS, 120-73
Box Scores. 

The streaking Star Hotshots kept themselves in contention for the No. 2 spot after a rousing 47-point beatdown of the Meralco Bolts, 120-73, in the Oppo PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

Allein Maliksi scored 25 points, including five three-pointers, in just over 20 minutes of play to lead the way for the Hotshots, who moved into a three-way tie with TNT and Alaska for second place after picking up a sixth win in 10 games.