PBA 2008-2009 season

[amamangloy]

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bad news for RoS

Norwood, Aquino suspended in Game 2; Mercado out of Game 3
01/08/2009 | 06:09 PM

Email this | Email the Editor | Print | Digg this | Add to del.icio.us MANILA, Philippines – Gabe Norwood expressed regret over his unsportsmanlike gesture in Rain or Shine’s quarterfinal opener versus Sta. Lucia.

The apologies may not have done anything to better his team’s chances after the Philippine Basketball Association commissioner’s office suspended Norwood for Game Two in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup.

“We talked to him and he apologized to us," Rain or Shine coach Caloy Garcia said. “He told me it’s beyond his character to do such a thing. He said he was caught up in the heat of the moment. He felt he wasn’t getting any calls. Then he was slapped on the face by (Nelbert) Omolon.

“But he already understands the repercussions of what he did and why he’s sitting down."

But Rain or Shine’s woes don’t stop there. Sol Mercado’s penalty was upgraded to flagrant foul-2 by commissioner Sonny Barrios on Thursday, a violation similar to Norwood’s and one that necessitates a suspension.

To cushion the blow to embattled Rain or Shine, however, Mercado will serve his suspension on Game Three if the series is extended.

Garcia said he didn’t appeal Norwood’s case but only asked the commissioner’s office to also penalize Omolon who Norwood said slapped him in the face. Omolon was fined P1,000 for second motion.

Marlou Aquino, however, was suspended for one game after the Sta. Lucia center stuck a foot on Jayr Reyes in a Rain or Shine play.

Norwood and Aquino were fined P20,000. Joseph Yeo of Sta. Lucia (second motion) and Ryan Araña of Rain or Shine (leaving the bench) were slapped P10,000 penalties.

Sta. Lucia, the Philippine Cup defending champion, outclassed Rain or Shine, a postseason first-timer, 101-84 in Game One of a best-of-three quarterfinal series on Wednesday.

With only either Norwood or Mercado suiting up for the remainder of the series, Rain or Shine’s Cinderella season is in grave peril.

“It’s a big loss," Garcia added. “But we talked to the players. It’s clear to us now that we have to play a team game more than individually." – GMANews.TV

[marvel]

too bad this Rain or Shine's cinderella season might just slip like that. but in fairness, RoS has nothing to lose. they have gone beyond expectations. more exposure and this team will be a powerhouse in the PBA.

[st.anger]

Rookie pa gani.. tsk tsk tsk...

[vanguard]

PBA board to discuss BK transfer

PBA board chairman Joaqui Trillo said the reported move of Air21 to transfer its franchise to Burger King is subject to the approval of the league board and he has called a meeting Monday to discuss the issue.

“I called the meeting to discuss the concerns of the governors. Nothing has been filed, no papers, nothing formal but it’s been all over the papers. I want to hear their sides and get the consensus of the group,” Trillo told The STAR.

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Norwood, Aquino suspended for Game 2; Mercado out of Game 3

Gabe Norwood expressed regret over his unsportsmanlike gesture in Rain or Shine’s quarterfinal opener versus Sta. Lucia.

The apologies may not have done anything to better his team’s chances after the Philippine Basketball Association commissioner’s office suspended Norwood for Game Two in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup.

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[amamangloy]

pildi SMB sa game2

[digitalsuperman]

pildi RoS..

[Motownkid]

sayanga sa 35 points ni Dondon oi...

Sudden Death on Sunday..

[marvel]

wa gyud kaayo support si Hontiveros. anyway, Game 3. sorry for Rain or Shine, taktak na sila.

[vanguard]

Quarterfinals update

Ginebra nips San Miguel, forces Game 3

Barangay Ginebra pulled off a come-from-behind 91-88 win over sister team San Miguel in Game 2 of their KFC Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup quarterfinals series Friday night at the Astrodome in Pasay City.

Ronald Tubid had 19 points, three rebounds and two blocks for the Gin Kings, who lived to fight another day after forcing a Game 3 you-or-me showdown on Sunday.

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PBA champ Sta. Lucia ends Rain or Shine's season

Defending champion Sta. Lucia cut short Rain or Shine’s playoff excursion with a methodical 92-85 Game 2 win Friday night to advance in the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup for the second straight year.

Veteran big man Dennis Espino pumped life into the Realtors’ erratic first half scoring by finishing with 19 points, while league most valuable player (MVP) Kelly Williams had two back-breaking three-pointers late in the fourth period that took the fight out of the Elasto Painters at the Astrodome.

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Air21 update

PBA board to discuss Air21's change of name plans

Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) board chairman Joaqui Trillo of Alaska has called for a special board meeting on Monday at the PBA head office to start deliberating on the process of Air21’s intention of changing its name to Burger King by next conference.

PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios announced this on Friday to clarify that Air21’s case is “not that simple", with the board needing to look closely whether Burger King is indeed a firm that’s owned by at least 33.3 percent by Air21 100 Inc., the Linas’ holding firm when it entered the league in 2002.

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[dark_phoenix]

wa gyud kaayo support si Hontiveros.

from his team mates?....