| After the last game between Petron and Talk n Text, AKTV Center with Coach Frankie Lim and Nico Ramos showed what the next couple of days would be like in the Play-offs of the Commissioner's Cup. |
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Unfortunately, the incident has been blown out of proportion and has damaged our good name. Already, news of the incident has spread throughout the country and overseas through traditional and online media. well... all i cud say is... its a chess game... a struggle for power...
Over time, they have acquired 3 of the most popular franchises in the PBA... plus to possible "adopted" ones ... yet, despite all the connivance with getting star players, or changing one team's name to keep a certain org from joining, or hoarding players and not allowing them to play for the national team... they still haven't been able cultivate a team to dominate and win multiple championships like MVP's TNT... now, the import that has become the key to the success of the Super Team that they've assembled is being sent home, with their hopes for another title with it. carefully laid plans are all going to waste because one Kume refuses to look the other way and allow unfair trades to occur (1st trade proposals vetoed) and this "lifetime ban" of their super import was the final straw. I think this is more of a call to the fans, a protest over Kume's unfair call... they scare the fan into thinking that they are gonna pull out unless the Commissioner changes his decision... What do they think the Commissioner will do, apologize for his actions and confess of a "change of heart"? I suddenly feel sorry for all their players. their careers are now in limbo. and would anyone actually believe that this Balkman incident had anything to do with it? Heck, most of the online articles don't even say San Miguel Corporation... the NBA and the New York Knicks and even Latrell Sprewell is more blatantly talked about then SMC or Petron. Heck, them not allowing their players to play for Gilas brought greater damage to the corporate identity then this... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now about the Commissioner's Decision: Kume is concerned about the image of the PBA to the WHOLE WORLD. By doing this, he sends the message that such actions will not be tolerated in our league. Yes it was a very harsh penalty, but at the end of the day, this ensures that NO IMPORT could EVER treat ANYONE like that EVER AGAIN. The penalty/punishment looses its effectivity if it is not something to be feared. If this was not done, the stigma will always stick to the PBA that it is a soft league. Remember, the whole world already knows about this... and most of them agree to what was done. and that's the harsh reality. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just my 2 cents. Not necessarily yours. From a fan who just began to look deeper into WHY the Powerade Tigers "Tigerella" team was disbanded that way... who was frustrated that shocking rumours turned out to be a reality... was disgusted of the blatant disregard to help the national team... and now, is wary of what this supposed "re-evaluation" (an implied threat of withdrawal) could mean for this league that represents one of our core identities as a people (tama ba ako, Tio Paeng?).
PBA || Full Game Highlights || 02/08/13 || [GlobalPort vs Petron] & [Barako vs San Mig Coffee]2/10/2013
Furious rally pushes Alaska to big comeback win over Petron Blaze
Rey Joble, InterAKTV · Wednesday, December Alaska has built a reputation in the Calvin Abueva era as a defensive, hustling team. Make the Aces the new comeback kids this time as well. The Aces held the Petron Blaze Boosters to an all-time franchise low six points in the fourth quarter to complete a hard-earned come-from-behind victory on Wednesday night in the PBA Philippine Cup at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Down by 21 points in the closing minute of the third period, the Aces willed themselves to victory behind the efforts of JVee Casio, Abueva and Cyrus Baguio. Casio and Abueva have recently returned from sick bay. But neither injuries nor the Boosters could keep these Aces from spurring their team to a huge comeback win. "There were injuries all around, but these guys just willed themselves to victory. I was kind of quiet during the huddle and going through the motions, but guys just don't want to quit," said Alaska coach Luigi Trillo. The Boosters were held down to only a single field goal for nearly nine minutes and saw their lead chopped down by repeated Alaska uprisings. Arwind Santos broke the silence for the Boosters with a jumper, giving his squad a 69-63 lead. JVee Casio scored on a triple to push the Aces within three, 69-66, but Chris Lutz had a jumper from the right corner. That was the end of the line for the Boosters, though, who failed to score in the next 2:43 of the match and watched as the Aces scored the next 13 points. Overall, the Boosters shot a measly 3-of-18 from the field (16.7%). The scores: ALASKA 79 -- Baguio 20, Abueva 12, Casio 12, Hontiveros 10, Thoss 8, Espinas 7, Reyes 3, Baracael 3, Eman 2, Dela Cruz 2, Jazul 0, Laure 0, Belasco 0. PETRON 71 -- Lassiter 14, Santos 13, Cabagnot 11, Fajardo 10, Yeo 9, Miranda 8, Lutz 4, Ildefonso 2, Washington 0, Pena 0. Quarters: 19-25, 29-41, 46-65, 79-71. |
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