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PBA: It took one half for anxious CJ Perez to settle in before living up to hype

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 18 10:02 PM

Scoring 26 points, coming away with a win for an underachieving franchise, and beating the defending champions? CJ Perez had a memorable PBA debut, indeed. Read more »

PBA: San Miguel debut ends with an injury for Terrence Romeo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 18 09:47 PM

Besides a 124-118 loss to prized rookie CJ Perez and Columbian Dyip, Terrence Romeo left the Cuneta Astrodome court with a sprained ankle. Read more »

PBA: Rain Or Shine edges NLEX, spoils Kevin Alas return

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 18 10:17 PM

James Yap scored 20 points on an efficient scoring night, as Rain Or Shine defeated NLEX 96-87 in the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday. Read more »

PBA: Worst beats first, as Columbian Dyip upsets Terrence Romeo, San Miguel

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 18 08:41 PM

CJ Perez scored 26 points in an exceptional debut for the first overall draft pick, and Columbian Dyip downed San Miguel 124-118 in the Philippine Cup Friday. Read more »

PBA: After stellar start to Philippine Cup, Nico Salva aims for consistency

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jan 18 05:55 AM

After a 22-point performance, Nico Salva says it is just one game, but more than individual statistics he is hoping to help Meralco break out of its Philippine Cup slump.  Read more »

PBA: Black looks to fix Meralco's rebounding woes

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 07:09 PM

Meralco head coach Norman Black will keep looking for solutions to his team's rebounding problems after the Bolts gave up a whopping 77 boards to the Phoenix Fuel Masters in their first game of the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night.  Read more »

PBA: Chua laments defensive lapses, downplays career high

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 07:06 PM

Justin Chua's career-best effort very nearly went for naught – due in part to his own mistakes. Read more »

PBA: Alaska boss Uytengsu to receive first Lifetime Achievement Award

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 04:34 PM

Alaska owner Wilfred Uytengsu will receive the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the PBA Press Corps, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Read more »

PBA: After solid debut, Blackwater’s Abu Tratter looks forward to tougher tests

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 04:29 PM

Overshadowed by Robert Bolick's debut for NorthPort was the solid performance of Blackwater rookie Abu Tratter in their Philippine Cup game Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Abueva rewards coach's patience with game-winner

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 03:01 PM

"Really, patience is a virtue." Read more »

Pringle hails Bolick: 'He's not even a rookie'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 17 03:33 PM

NorthPort star Stanley Pringle had nothing but praise for Robert Bolick after their rookie submitted a superb performance in his first game as a professional.  Read more »

PBA: Abueva nails game-winner to lift Phoenix over Meralco

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 16 10:39 PM

Calvin Abueva made up for an atrocious shooting performance by nailing the game winner, towing Phoenix to a 93-92 overtime win over Meralco Wednesday.   Read more »

PBA: Jarencio praises ‘winner’ Bolick, then ‘warns’ NorthPort rookie

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 08:52 PM

NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio knows he has a gem of a rookie in Robert Bolick, after the former San Beda star carved up Blackwater in his first PBA game. Read more »

PBA: Bolick counts his blessings after terrific NorthPort debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 08:06 PM

The former San Beda University standout had 10 points in the first six minutes of the contest, and made 10 of his 12 field goals -- including all seven of his two-point shots. Read more »

PBA: Bolick shines in debut as NorthPort trounces Blackwater

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 06:55 PM

Robert Bolick had a superb debut to power the NorthPort Batang Pier to a comfortable 117-91 victory over the Blackwater Elite in their first game of the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

PBA: Scottie Thompson ready to serve as Teytey Teodoro's mentor in Ginebra

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 04:27 PM

Entering his fourth season with Barangay Ginebra, Scottie Thompson believes he is ready to be a mentor to his new teammates. Read more »

PBA: Heruela looks to make most of opportunity in TNT

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 03:57 PM

The new season marks a new beginning for Brian Heruela as he finds himself in TNT KaTropa after a three-year stint with San Miguel Beer. Read more »

PBA: Second-round pick Bong Quinto looks to make impact for Meralco

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jan 16 02:13 PM

Meralco rookie forward Bong Quinto finally realized his dream playing in the PBA; now he's ready to contribute and repay his team’s trust. Read more »

UAAP players, particularly ex Blue Eagles, rule PBA opening-day rosters

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jan 15 07:41 PM

When the PBA tipped off January 13 at Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the league paraded 77 alumni from UAAP schools and 47 from the NCAA. Read more »

Munzon, Santillan lead PBA D-League draftees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 06:49 PM

AMA Online Education selected Joshua Munzon as its top pick in 2019 PBA D-League Draft on Tuesday at the PBA office in Libis. Read more »