ANTIPOLO—Adversities and being an unheralded rookie made JM Bravo’s impact in Terrafirma’s upset of NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup even more special. Bravo put up 18 points and eight rebounds in Sunday’s 97-91 win at Ynares Center in just his second game since being drafted in the sixth round or 56th overall in last
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Gomez De Liaño sets PBA rookie standard with triple-double
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Juan Gomez de Liaño just proved why he’s considered a major piece in Converge’s championship ambitions. And he did so by pulling off what no other player has ever done in the PBA’s 50-year history. Gomez de Liaño’s 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in Saturday’s 129-92 rout of Titan Ultra at Ynares
PBA: Juan Gomez de Liano debuts with triple-double in Converge win
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Juan Gomez de Liano registered a triple-double in his debut as Converge pounced on the loss of Calvin Abueva to clobber Titan Ultra, 129-92, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center II here. Gomez de Liano finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists as he led the FiberXers to
PBA: LA Tenorio grateful but grounded after Magnolia win
MANILA, Philippines–LA Tenorio was quick to deflect the full credit for emerging triumphant in his debut as Magnolia coach in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, which came at the expense of his former team Barangay Ginebra. Tenorio could only praise his players after the 80-73 victory for the way they were able to jump
PBA: Rey Nambatac targets strong comeback with TNT in PH Cup
MANILA, Philippines–Finally winning not just his first but also his second PBA championship—and getting Finals Most Valuable Player honors in one of those triumphs–is something Rey Nambatac will remember in his maiden season with TNT. But Nambatac also admitted there were “what-ifs” from that campaign after an injury kept him from helping out in the
PBA: Raffy Verano joins Magnolia ahead of new season
Magnolia made another roster addition before the start of the PBA’s 50th season by signing former Phoenix forward Raffy Verano on Thursday. The Hotshots announced the move on social media with a photo showing Verano being joined by team manager Alvin Patrimonio while inking on the dotted line. READ: PBA: Ginebra vs Magnolia clash banners