Staying alive: Powerade slips past TNT to avoid being swept in Finals
Powerade thwarted Talk 'N Text's sweep bid in the 37th PBA Philippine Cup Finals, winning Friday night's Game Four, 100-97, at the Araneta Coliseum.
Sean Anthony buried a pressure-packed jumper with 39.8 seconds left to break the game's final deadlock and put the Tigers in front for good, 99-97.
The Tigers' breakthrough win in the best-of-seven title series derailed what many expect to be a sweep by the Tropang Texters, who still holds a 3-1 edge over the lowest seeded team to ever reach the championship round.
Game Five is on Sunday also at the Big Dome....
Powerade's David wins Philippine Cup BPC award
Powerade's Gary David bested Petron's Arwind Santos for the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award in the 37th PBA Philippine Cup.
David, the Tigers' swingman, was named the winner of the highest individual award being given every conference prior to the start of Game Four of the best-of-seven finals between defending champion Talk 'N Text and Powerade Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Rookie Marcio Lassiter—David's teammate—Petron's Alex Cabagnot and B-MEG's James Yap were the other nominees....
Air 21 acquires Omolon, Isip from Meralco
The Air 21 Express, coming off a historically futile tournament as the Shopinas.com Clickers in the Philippine Cup, have embarked on a modest offseason buildup by trading for two athletic frontcourt players from the Meralco Bolts.
Air 21 team manager Jovie Saddul told InterAKTV that the Express have acquired the rights to Nelbert Omolon and Mark Isip from Meralco in exchange for Mark Canlas, Dennis Daa, and a 2012 first round draft pick that originally belonged to the Bolts.
Saddul presented the deal Friday to the PBA, which has the right to veto or revise transactions. According to the Air 21 executive, PBA commissioner Chito Salud said that he sees no problem with the deal, although it is still yet to be approved....
Uichico to sit on Meralco bench
MANILA, Philippines - Meralco coach Ryan Gregorio said yesterday the addition of Jong Uichico to the team as consultant is a big boost to the Bolts and confirmed the new recruit will sit on the bench when the next PBA conference starts Feb. 10.
“Jong’s read of the game is fantastic,” said Gregorio. “He gives our team an entirely different perspective. He’s definitely a welcome addition to our staff. Jong’s a good man so that’s a good starting point. Combining it with his championship experience and understanding of the game really makes him an asset to what we are trying to accomplish. After I formally introduced him to the team, everyone welcomed him with open arms. All along, I thought that I had adequate knowledge of the game but after hearing his thoughts about strategies, offensive and defensive preparations, I realized that I still have a long way to go.”
Gregorio said Uichico’s presence brings immediate stability to the team. “Jong creates a different perspective in the way we are rebuilding this young franchise,” continued Gregorio. “I am re-educated every time I talk to him. The best part about him is that he is willing to share everything that he knows to improve our chances of winning. Fellow coaches Ronnie (Magsanoc), Boyet (Fernandez), Pat (Fran), Xavy (Nunag) and Alton (Lister) are all excited about his arrival.”...
PBA finals and semis draw record viewership
AKTV’s partnership with PBA is proving to be a very successful one as it continues to yield more viewers and patrons for the country’s premiere basketball league.
According to Nielsen Media Research NUTAM Individuals (overnight ratings) data, Game Three of the PBA Philippine Cup finals last Wednesday between the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters and the Powerade Tigers posted 8.4% audience share or 1,399,382 absolute viewers, who saw JVee Casio’s miracle three-point shot in the dying seconds tie the game at 121-all.
The game’s overtime period attracted more viewers with a 10.9% audience share or 1,719,778 absolute viewers. The Tropang Texters prevailed in the end with a final tally of 133-126 and leads the series 3-0....
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