Pingris shines as Beermen halt TNT
Friday, 23 January 2009
Wildcard survivor San Miguel Beer hasn't stopped to amaze, going 4-0 in knockout games in the all-Filipino tourney.
The Beermen again lived to fight another game, stalling the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters' own finals bid with a stirring 125-115 win in Game Five of their KFC PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal showdown at the Astrodome Friday night.
Marc Pingris and Jay Washington both came through with a double-double game with five other Beermen putting in at least 10 points as they survived a fourth do-or-die setto dating back to the wildcard round.
"There's nothing miraculous there. We're just trying our best. We have no other choice," said San Miguel coach Siot Tanquingcen.
The San Miguel mentor bared though that he had resorted to reading a Bible passage to his team as they're back on the brink of elimination.
"It somehow typifies our campaign. It says 'we have to rejoice in our sufferings as our sufferings produce perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope,'" said Tanquingcen.
And with the win, the Beermen remain hopeful they can survive the ordeal. They try to force a sudden death in Game Six set in the same venue Sunday.
San Miguel ducked Talk 'N Text's knockout attempt, beating the Texters in their own game -- up-tempo.
Pingris and Washington imposed their strength at the paint, getting the rebounds that fueled the Beermen's running game producing 25 fastbreak points as against the Texters' mere six.
Playing with tremendous will and determination, the Beermen seized control early and dominated the Texters, leading by as many as 19 points twice late in the third period.
The game became a little rugged towards the end with the Texters looking to rally. Yancy de Ocampo was ejected from the game in the last two minutes on a flagrant foul penalty 2 infraction on Danny Seigle.
Pingris led the Beermen with a career-high 28 points and 12 rebounds with Washington coming through with 19 points and 10 rebounds, his 13th double-double in the conference, the most among all players.
The Beermen widely distributed production with Lordy Tugade and Seigle firing 14 apiece, Dondon Hontiveros adding 12, Bonbon Custodio chipping in 11 and Jonas Villanueva contributing 10.
Mark Cardona paced the Texters with 19 though he sat out a few minutes in the fourth after hurting his left leg in a collision with Hontiveros.
Pingris and Washington threw their weight around early, allowing the Beermen to dominate the first half ending at 66-51 in their favor.
Pingris was 6-of-8 from the field while Washington converted six of nine field-goal shots as they combined for 31 points that went with eight rebounds and two steals in the first 24 minutes of play.
The whole San Miguel team shot much better in the first half, hitting at a 54.4 percent clip as against Talk n Text's 38.8 percent marksmanship. (NC)
The scores:
San Miguel 125 - Pingris 28, Washington 19, Tugade 14, Seigle 14, Hontiveros 12, Custodio 11, Villanueva 10, Racela 9, Gonzales 5, Pennisi 3.
Talk N' Text 115 - Cardona 19, Dillinger 18, De Ocampo R. 17, ritualo 13, De Ocampo Y. 11, Castro 10, Carey 10, Peek 9, Alapag 8, Reyes 0, Lao 0.
Quarterscores: 30-25, 66-51, 93-74, 125-115
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
SAN MIGUEL MAKES IT TO SEMIS
SAN MIGUEL MAKES IT TO SEMIS
Hontiveros stars in big comeback
Sunday, 11 January 2009
San Miguel Beer waged a searing chase from the depth of 21-point deficits in the third quarter and upended Barangay Ginebra, 98-93, sustaining its journey from the wildcard round to reach the KFC PBA Philippine Cup Final Four at the Cuneta Astrodome Sunday.
Dondon Hontiveros fashioned out a second straight 30-point showing, becoming the biggest factor as the Beermen stunned the Kings in their knockout setto to gain the right to challenge the Talk n Text tropang Texters in the best-of-seven semifinal round.
It will be Sta. Lucia Realty versus Alaska Milk at 5 p.m. then San Miguel against Talk n Text at 7:30 p.m. in the semis opener Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
"I want to continue playing. There was the opportunity to be of help to the team and I just grabbed it," said Hontiveros, stepping up as the Beermen bucked Olsen Racela's early exit on a flagrant infraction and overcame tremendous adversities.
The Beermen gained entry into PBA Final Four all the way from the wildcard round for the third time in franchise history. They pulled off the same trick in the 2004-05 Philippine Cup and the 2007 Fiesta Conference.
"We came from the dead. I thank the players for keeping the faith although we fell behind by as many as 21," said San Miguel coach Siot Tanquingcen, shedding tears of joy.
"I also want to give credit to Ginebra for really pushing us. Despite a depleted lineup, they almost won the series. Breaks went our way in the end," Tanquingcen added.
The Kings pushed the Beermen to the limit only to fall short of their bid, thus, settling for fifth place in the all-Filipino tourney.
Hontiveros was the man of the hour for the Beermen, scattering 34 points, including 27 in the final half to fuel San Miguel's mighty comeback from 21 points down at 41-62 and 43-64.
Bonbon Custodio, Lordy Tugade and Danny Seigle had significant contribution, helping the Beermen stay in further contention after having survived three knockout games in the tourney thus far.
Going to naught was Jayjay Helterbrand's sterling all-round game spiked by 30 points, seven rebounds and the same number of assists.
Curiously, Helterbrand went wild right upon Racela's exit, pouring in 20 points in the first half with four triples, three two-pointers and two charities.
Alas, Helterbrand was held down to 10 in the second half.
"Pinakuha ka na agad sa depensa ni coach pag-tawid para ipasa na niya ang bola," said Hontiveros on their defensive adjustment.
From a two-point standoff, the Kings raced to a 15-7 lead and led by as many as 15, 36-21, before closing the opening half at 49-36.
The Kings did better than the Beermen practically on all fronts in the first 24 minutes of play and stepped up their game even more at the start of second half to enjoy the 21-point cushions.
Hontiveros, however, fueled the San Miguel fightback towards the end of the third, getting the Beermen back in the fight at 67-70 going into the payoff period.
The Beermen poured on the heat in the payoff period with Hontiveros scoring 14 and Custodio, Tugade and Seigle combining for the same output. (NC)
The scores:
San Miguel 98 -- Hontiveros 34, Custodio 13, Tugade 11, Seigle 9, Washington 8, Villanueva 7, Pennisi 5, Pena 4, Pingris 3, Baguion 2, racela 2, Gonzales 0.
Ginebra 93 -- Helterbrand 30, Salvacion 17, Menk 9, Mamaril 8, Tubid 7, Pacana 6, Artadi 6, Wilson 6, Valenzuela 4, Escalona 0, Cabatu 0.
Quarterscores: 14-22, 36-49, 67-70, 98-93
Sunday, January 4, 2009
SMB SUBDUES AIR21, BOOKS QF SEAT
SMB SUBDUES AIR21, BOOKS QF SEAT
Beermen to face Kings in best-of-3 series
Sunday, 04 January 2009
San Miguel Beer survived its wildcard journey and, with the relief, is starting from scratch versus Barangay Ginebra in the quarterfinal round.
The Beermen outclassed the Air21 Express practically on all fronts, pulling off a 105-86 rout to gain entry into the KFC PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday night.
Picking up from where they left off in their game against the Coca-Cola Tigers last Dec. 28, the Beermen made it 3-0 over the Express in their head-on duels in the conference.
It's Sta. Lucia versus Rain or Shine at 5 p.m. and San Miguel against Ginebra at 7:30 p.m. at the start of the best-of-three quarterfinals showdowns Wednesday in the same venue.
"Great players make great plays. Yung mga players ko ang nagpadali ng panalo namin," said San Miguel coach Siot Tanquingcen on their conquest of the Express.
Air21 became the fourth team booted out in the all-Filipino tourney after Red Bull, Purefoods and Coca-Cola. The Express are coming back in the Fiesta Conference playing under the Burger King banner.
Lordy Tugade, Dondon Hontiveros, Bonbon Custodio, Danny Seigle and Dorian Pena all scored in double figures as the Beermen eased out the Express with a torrid shooting.
"I know we're not expected to be here (wildcard round). But there's reason for everything and I think God has reason in bringing us here. Going into the quarters, we'll be a better team after going through the wildcard. We'll be more confident," said Tanquingcen.
"Ginebra's a tough team whether Mark (Caguioa) is there or not. But I'm not taking anything away from my team. We're coming out and making the best we can," Tanquingcen added.
Tugade and Hontiveros rifled in 18 points each, Custodio and Seigle fired 16 apiece while Pena added 12 as the Beermen easily negated Gary David's 31-point explosion.
Arwind Santos and Don Allado were the two other Express who put in double-digit outputs with the former making 20 and the latter 12.
With an impeccable game, the Beermen established control in the second quarter and kept the Express at bay the rest of the way.
Seigle had been hot, having made 10 points when hit by Santos' wayward elbow opening a one-inch wide cut on his right cheekbone midway through the second period.
The two teams figured in a highly physical contest from the onset with Wynne Arboleda being called an offensive infraction for swinging the ball hard on defender
Tugade late in the first half.Tugade took over from Seigle in the second period, knocking in a triple, a twinner and three charities to help the Beermen get a 48-41 spread at the half.
Custodio, Pena, Hontiveros and Olsen Racela also had significant numbers as the Beermen seized control after engaging the Express in two deadlocks and eight lead changes.
David made 17 points, three rebounds and two assists in the first 24 minutes of play for the Express. (NC)
The scores:San Miguel 105 - Tugade 18, Hontiveros 18, Custodio 16, Seigle 16, Pena 12, Washington 9, Racela 5, Pingris 4, Pennisi 4, Calaguio 3, Baguion 0.
Air21 86 - David 31, Santos 20, Allado 12, Arboleda 7, Baguio 5, Quinahan 4, Cruz 3, Kramer 2, Billones 2, Intal 0, Canaleta 0, Cruz 0.
Quarterscores: 25-23, 48-41, 75-64, 105-86
Beermen to face Kings in best-of-3 series
Sunday, 04 January 2009
San Miguel Beer survived its wildcard journey and, with the relief, is starting from scratch versus Barangay Ginebra in the quarterfinal round.
The Beermen outclassed the Air21 Express practically on all fronts, pulling off a 105-86 rout to gain entry into the KFC PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday night.
Picking up from where they left off in their game against the Coca-Cola Tigers last Dec. 28, the Beermen made it 3-0 over the Express in their head-on duels in the conference.
It's Sta. Lucia versus Rain or Shine at 5 p.m. and San Miguel against Ginebra at 7:30 p.m. at the start of the best-of-three quarterfinals showdowns Wednesday in the same venue.
"Great players make great plays. Yung mga players ko ang nagpadali ng panalo namin," said San Miguel coach Siot Tanquingcen on their conquest of the Express.
Air21 became the fourth team booted out in the all-Filipino tourney after Red Bull, Purefoods and Coca-Cola. The Express are coming back in the Fiesta Conference playing under the Burger King banner.
Lordy Tugade, Dondon Hontiveros, Bonbon Custodio, Danny Seigle and Dorian Pena all scored in double figures as the Beermen eased out the Express with a torrid shooting.
"I know we're not expected to be here (wildcard round). But there's reason for everything and I think God has reason in bringing us here. Going into the quarters, we'll be a better team after going through the wildcard. We'll be more confident," said Tanquingcen.
"Ginebra's a tough team whether Mark (Caguioa) is there or not. But I'm not taking anything away from my team. We're coming out and making the best we can," Tanquingcen added.
Tugade and Hontiveros rifled in 18 points each, Custodio and Seigle fired 16 apiece while Pena added 12 as the Beermen easily negated Gary David's 31-point explosion.
Arwind Santos and Don Allado were the two other Express who put in double-digit outputs with the former making 20 and the latter 12.
With an impeccable game, the Beermen established control in the second quarter and kept the Express at bay the rest of the way.
Seigle had been hot, having made 10 points when hit by Santos' wayward elbow opening a one-inch wide cut on his right cheekbone midway through the second period.
The two teams figured in a highly physical contest from the onset with Wynne Arboleda being called an offensive infraction for swinging the ball hard on defender
Tugade late in the first half.Tugade took over from Seigle in the second period, knocking in a triple, a twinner and three charities to help the Beermen get a 48-41 spread at the half.
Custodio, Pena, Hontiveros and Olsen Racela also had significant numbers as the Beermen seized control after engaging the Express in two deadlocks and eight lead changes.
David made 17 points, three rebounds and two assists in the first 24 minutes of play for the Express. (NC)
The scores:San Miguel 105 - Tugade 18, Hontiveros 18, Custodio 16, Seigle 16, Pena 12, Washington 9, Racela 5, Pingris 4, Pennisi 4, Calaguio 3, Baguion 0.
Air21 86 - David 31, Santos 20, Allado 12, Arboleda 7, Baguio 5, Quinahan 4, Cruz 3, Kramer 2, Billones 2, Intal 0, Canaleta 0, Cruz 0.
Quarterscores: 25-23, 48-41, 75-64, 105-86
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