SMB zooms to 2-0 lead
San Miguel Beer handed Magnolia something it hasn’t experienced all tournament long – back-to-back losses......»»
Beermen ready to match Hotshots intensity in trying to tie series
The San Miguel Beermen are bracing for a “strong” comeback by the Magnolia Hotshots, head coach Jorge Gallent said, as they will try to take a 2-0 series lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals Sunday night......»»
Eriobu shines in PBA finals debut as Magnolia makes San Miguel sweat
Sidelined for most of the playoffs, Joseph Eriobu makes the most out of his PBA finals debut as he and Magnolia almost complete a late comeback from a 20-point hole against San Miguel.....»»
Opening win not a cushion
Game One of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals is over and San Miguel Beer is a win up over Magnolia in the race-to-four series......»»
Hotshots pressed to score equalizer
Magnolia stands on unfamiliar territory heading into Game 2 of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup finals......»»
Gallent warns Beermen against letting guard down vs Hotshots
San Miguel head coach Jorge Gallent admitted that the Beermen relaxed in the final minutes of Game 1 of the the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals against Magnolia, which let the Hotshots erase a double-digit lead late......»»
Third stringers kept Hotshots afloat in Game 1 loss vs Beermen, says Victolero
Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero lauded the Hotshots’ third-stringers, which not only took the team closer against the San Miguel Beermen, but also provided rest to the starters in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals......»»
Free-throw woes aside, San Miguel survives Magnolia in PBA final opener
San Miguel needs to fine-tune its free throw shooting as it nearly blows a 20-point lead before escaping Magnolia to draw first blood in the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals.....»»
Beermen foil Hotshots comeback try to win Game 1
The San Miguel Beermen drew first blood in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals after weathering the gritty Magnolia Hotshots, 103-95, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Friday......»»
No rest for weary
Top-seed Magnolia and No. 2 San Miguel Beer slug it out in the best-of-seven Finals for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title starting tonight at the MOA Arena with both teams hungry for victory......»»
Longtime teammates Sangalang, Abueva eye precious PBA title together with Magnolia
Ian Sangalang and Calvin Abueva have won championships together in the past......»»
Beermen brace for tough PBA finals series vs Hotshots
Despite winning nine straight games, San Miguel Beermen head coach Jorge Gallent thinks they will have a hard time against the Magnolia Hotshots......»»
Anchorage sets record for earliest arrival of 100 inches of snow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Even by Alaska standards, there is a lot of snow this winter. So much snow has fallen — so far, more than 8.7 feet (2.65 meters) — that roofs on commercial buildings are collapsing around Anchorage and officials are urging residents to break out their shovels to avoid a similar fate at.....»»
Phoenix not giving up
Phoenix is two wins away from making it to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals but while the pathway is clear, it’s far from smooth sailing. Magnolia has a virtual twice-to-beat advantage entering Game 4 of the semifinals at the MOA Arena tonight......»»
Do-or-die for Phoenix title showdown with SMB awaits Magnolia
Even with its youth-laden crew, Phoenix has shown its mettle in handling pressure-packed do-or-die situations......»»
Fuel Masters seek decider vs Hotshots
Coming off a big comeback win, Phoenix will try and force a do-or-die Game 5 semifinals in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup against Magnolia......»»
100th win: Phoenix solves Magnolia puzzle to extend PBA campaign
Facing elimination, Phoenix shows steely resolve and overcomes a huge deficit to end its years-long skid against Magnolia and stay alive in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.....»»
Sean Manganti turns into unlikely hero for defiant Phoenix
Given ample playing time, Sean Manganti plays his finest game of the PBA Commissioner's Cup to help Phoenix avoid elimination against Magnolia in their semifinal series.....»»
Phoenix rises from 21-point hole to stay alive vs Hotshots
The Phoenix Fuel Masters flipped the script in the second half and successfully clawed back from a 21-point second quarter deficit to force a Game 4 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against the Magnolia Hotshots, 103-85, Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
How sweep it is
Magnolia and San Miguel Beer are a win away from sweeping their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series but don’t bet on an easy-peasy walk to the Last Dance......»»