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Fuel Masters near quarters bonus
CLARK – Phoenix Super LPG crawled back from a 16-point deficit to eke out a 100-95 win over Blackwater in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup Monday at the Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Arena powered by 5G here. Calvin Abueva delivered an impressive all-around performance while Jason Perkins, Matthew Wright and Brian Heruela engineered […] The post Fuel Masters near quarters bonus appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Abueva takes on former team as Fuel Masters gun for third straight win vs Aces
All eyes will be on Calvin Abueva as he faces his former team. (PBA Images) Phoenix Super LPG hopes to build on the successful comeback of Calvin Abueva when it battles his former team Alaska on Thursday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. What Abueva has for an encore will be known in the 4 p.m. opener as the Fuel Masters (4-2) go for a third straight victory against the Aces (4-3), who are also riding on an impressive run of three wins in the last four outings. Unbeaten leader TNT looks to shrug off the rust factor as it aims for a sixth win opposite slumping NLEX (1-5) at 6:45 p.m. The Tropang Giga are slated to see action for the first time in eight days after Monday’s game against the NorthPort Batang Pier was postponed as a precautionary measure after facing the Blackwater Elite last week. One of Blackwater’s player is currently under quarantine after he had an initial positive result for COVID-19. He has since been declared negative in the succeeding antigen and RT-PCR tests. Abueva played as if he was not out of action for 16 months due to an indefinite suspension, posting 21 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in Phoenix’s 114-110 triumph against NLEX. With Abueva back, many see Phoenix as a team with a legitimate chance of winning the crown, something Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso acknowledges. “We’re in a situation where Phoenix is already playing well, they added Calvin, who would give them an extra spark — extra All-Star. So we’re gonna have our hands full,” said Cariaso as he eyes to keep the same grit that enabled Alaska to buck a 0-2 start. Alaska is coming off a 99-96 victory over Terrafirma last Tuesday......»»
Psychological tests help Calvin Abueva as he moves on from 'worst' part of career
Calvin Abueva is moving on. 2019 was not kind to Calvin Abueva at the slightest, as multiple incidents on and off the court turned his life and career upside down. Currently still suspended by the PBA, Abueva calls the past year as easily the worst of his career. "Totally mental block ako noong panahon na yun," Abueva told former PBA Commissioner Nolie Eala on Power & Play. "Di ko rin masabi sa sarili ko kung bakit ko ginawa yun. First time nangyari sa buong career ko yun, yun ang gulo na pinaka-malala, pinaka-worst," he added. After leading the Phoenix Fuel Masters to the no. 1 seed and a breakthrough semifinals in the Philippine Cup, Abueva's 2019 took a turn for worse in the team's opening weekend in the Commissioner's Cup. First, Calvin was caught on camera making lewd gestures towards the girlfriend of then Blackwater rookie Ray Parks late in a game Phoenix already wrapped up. Second, Abueva clotheslined TNT import Terrence Jones in a heated game that the KaTropa ended up winning in a blowout. The KaTropa game was the last appearance on the court for Calvin so far as total of P90,000 from the PBA and his own team, an indefinite suspension followed. It didn't help that marital problems soon struck Calvin as well though thankfully, he and his wife Sam have since made up and their relationship looks to be stronger than ever in 2020. In the midst of all this, Abueva has found solace in his psychological sessions. The sessions are mandatory for his PBA reinstatement but he plans to continue taking them on his own even after his suspension is lifted. "Laking tulong sakin yung psychology, the best part sa life mo. Kailangan mo rin makilala yung sarili mo," Abueva said. "Ako sa sarili ko, I want to go back kasi mas magiging peaceful ako na male-learn ko kung ano yung mga dapat ko rin makita sa ugali ko at sa katayuan ko," he added. In experiencing the worst, Calvin learned the value of taking cafe of your own mental health. As he moves on to possibly greener pastures, Abueva hopes to also showcase on new and better version of himself. "Hindi ko na po tino-throwback lahat ng nangyari sakin. Fino-forward ko kung paano ko sila makakalimutan at kung paano ko male-learn yung lesson ko," he said. "Ang sakin, gusto ko mapakita yung ako, hindi lang sa basketball, maski yung sa likod ng backboard na Calvin Abueva," the Beast added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
PBA: Abueva needs to complete psychological tests to end suspension
Calvin Abueva getting his mind right is the only thing he needs to be reinstated in the PBA. In a rare interview following his now year-long suspension from the league, Abueva revealed the mystery requirement that's holding him back from the PBA. The Phoenix star just needs to complete his psychological tests in order to complete his reinstatement process. "Ngayon, sayang nga nagka-pandemiya, hindi na sunud-sunod yung session ko about sa psychology," Abueva said on the 2OT podcast of PBA broadcasters Magoo Marjon and Carlo Pamintuan. "Sa dalawang psych ko, naka-tulong sakin at naging kumportable ang buhay ko. Hinihintay ko na lang ang apat na session ko dito para maka-balik," he added. Earlier this week during the PSA Forum, Commissioner Willie Marcial gave a vague update on Abueva, saying the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the Beast's reinstatement. [Related: PBA: Phoenix's Calvin Abueva remains indefinitely suspended] However, the PBA chief didn't go into specifics on Abueva's actual requirements. For his part, Calvin reveals that he's completed the rest of what the PBA wants him to do in order to play again. "Actually tapos na, yung mag-hingi ng apology sa Board, sa PBA fans, at lalong-lalo na sa mga nasaktan ko," he said. "Yung mga community service na kailangan kong gawin [tapos na rin]. Yung pinapagawang community service sakin, dinoble ko pa, kasi opportunity ko rin sa buhay ko na maka-tulong din. Di naman ako mayaman, pero alam ko yung lugar ko. Ang pangatlo yung drug test na nakumpleto ko," Abueva added. Abueva has been indefinitely suspended since June 4, 2019. Calvin got his punishment after separate incidents in the 2019 Commissioner's Cup. In a matter of three days, Abueva made lewd gestures towards the girlfriend of then Blackwater rookie Ray Parks Jr. and clotheslined TNT import Terrence Jones. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
PBA: Phoenix s Calvin Abueva remains indefinitely suspended
Not much has changed when it comes to the status of Phoenix star Calvin Abueva. The Beast is still indefinitely suspended by the PBA. Earlier this year, PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said that Abueva is on the process of completing his requirements in order to be considered to be reinstated by the league. [Related: PBA: When will Calvin Abueva be reinstated for Phoenix?] However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold in said requirements. It's early June now and Calvin's status remains the same. "Sorry ah, ito ulit eh. Pag natapos niya yung pinaguusapan namin, may pinapagawa kaming requirements sa kanya, pag natapos yun evaluate namin," Commissioner Marcial said during the weeklu forum of the Philippine Sportswriters Association. "Dun ako makakapag-desisyon kung paano. Na-hold dahil dito sa COVID eh. Ito baka dahan-dahan magagawa niya yung requirements namin, the sooner the better," he added. As of this writing, Abueva has been suspended by the PBA for one year and five days. Calvin was officially suspended indefinitely last June 4, 2019 for a weekend of issues that included him clotheslining TNT import Terrence Jones and making lewd gestures to the girlfriend of then Blackwater rookie Ray Parks Jr. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
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All-Out fight for top spot?
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Lady Spikers remain on track
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Lady Spikers begin push for top spot
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Road Warriors stop Bossing streak
The NLEX Road Warriors pulled away late and dealt the Blackwater Bossing their first loss of the PBA Philippine Cup, 103-97, Wednesday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City......»»
Blackwater out to tie franchise-best start vs NLEX
“Keep pushing.”.....»»
Blackwater relishes strong start
If Blackwater’s 3-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup is a portent of things to come, Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy said yesterday he’s enjoying the habit of winning. Only twice in 21 previous conferences has Blackwater gone over .500, posting identical 7-4 records in the 2017-18 Governors Cup and 2019 Commissioner’s Cup......»»
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Blackwater shows who’s the boss
Make it three for Blackwater......»»
Bossing secure 3rd straight win, disconnect FiberXers
The Blackwater Bossing rolled to their third straight win after completely demolishing the Converge FiberXers, 90-78, in a wire-to-wire affair in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Dyip off to best start in years
All revved up, Terrafirma outraced NLEX to the finish line, 99-95, to set an unlikely joint leadership with Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Blackwater s Ilagan steps up for injury-hampered Nambatac
New Blackwater acquisition Rey Nambatac played just five minutes against the TNT Tropang Giga on Saturday......»»
Blackwater in command
With RK Ilagan and Troy Rosario leading a collective effort, the Bossing claimed the scalp of TNT, 87-76, to grab the PBA Philippine Cup lead yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Blackwater stuns TNT to stay unbeaten
The Blackwater Bossing caught themselves a big fish as they demolished the TNT Tropang Giga, 87-76, in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»