Value of trust
Rarely does a team, whether in the NBA or PBA or whatever league, generate 80 percent of its offense from the bench. But last Sunday, Magnolia’s relievers scored 86 points in the Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ 107-93 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium......»»
Cool smashers deep, deadly
Creamline went deep and unleashed the full might of its talented bench as it turned back Galeries Tower, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15, yesterday and seized a share of the lead with little sister Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»
Cool Smashers showcase depth in dominating Highrisers
Creamline went deep and unleashed the full might of its talented bench as it turned back Galeries Tower, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15, and seized a share of the lead with little sister Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.....»»
NBA: Antetokounmpo out with injury but Bucks still beat Clippers
MILWAUKEE — Not even the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo could cool off the Milwaukee Bucks. Damian Lillard scored 41 points as the Bucks came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Antetokounmpo watched from the bench with left Achilles tendinitis as the two-time MVP missed.....»»
Warriors hit 2 milestones in escape over Jazz
Klay Thompson delivers a scoring feat despite coming off the bench after 727 consecutive starts as Warriors coach Steve Kerr picks up win No. 500 in a heart-stopper.....»»
‘Martilyo’ boys deliver for SMB
San Miguel Beer reserve Don Trollano isn’t backing down from his job of coming off the bench to provide instant offense and tough defense......»»
Off the bench
There are four players averaging in double figure points without starting a single game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, proving that coming off the bench is just as critical a role as being in the first five. Starting strong is important but finishing stronger is more important......»»
Tigers bring in Sauler, Martin
Santo Tomas beefed up its bench by adding seasoned mentors Juno Sauler and Peter Martin for the second year of its rebuilding phase in the UAAP......»»