PBA suspends referee in Ginebra-Rain or Shine duel

Rey Joble, InterAKTV · Monday, October 8, 2012 · 2:16 pm

The PBA has handed down a suspension on referee Jun Marabe upon review of the official’s performance in Ginebra’s 98-94 win Sunday night over Rain or Shine.

Marabe called a crucial foul on Elasto Painters guard Gabe Norwood during a loose ball scramble with LA Tenorio, which Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao protested.

“Referee Marabe is suspended upon review of the call he made on Gabe Norwood late in the game between Ginebra and Rain or Shine,” said PBA commissioner Chito Salud, adding the official was banned because of “non-observance of the game officials’ respective areas of jurisdiction to make a call and his disregard of the league’s official guidelines on loose ball situations.”

Marabae will be suspended for three weeks, a period comprised of 11 game days.

Rain or Shine earlier asked for a review of the officiating, but did not file a protest.

“Sanay naman kami na natatalo, but we’re not really happy with the calls last night, particularly that last play where Norwood was called for a foul,” said Rain or Shine co-owner Raymond Yu. “It should have been let go by the ref. In my opinion, games should be decided by team and players’ execution and not the refs’ call.”

source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-suspends-referee-in-ginebra-rain-or-shine-duel

Yeng Guiao slams officiating in Rain or Shine loss to Ginebra

Rey Joble, InterAKTV · Monday, October 8, 2012 · 2:06 pm

AKTV/Paolo Papa

Fiery Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao slammed the officiating during his team’s 98-94 loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in front of a packed Sunday crowd at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The multi-titled mentor questioned the foul called by referee Jun Marabe on Rain or Shine guard Gabe Norwood, who grabbed the ball from Ginebra’s LA Tenorio during a loose ball struggle late in the game.
“With the physicality we’re implementing in the league now, I don’t know why they would call that a foul,” said Guiao, who also noted that Barangay Ginebra San Miguel was only called two fouls in the first half, which only gave the Elasto Painters two free throws in the first 24 minutes of play.
“It was a good game and the fans were delighted. You don’t want the referees to decided on the outcome of the match.”
Guiao said he already called PBA media bureau chief and special assistant to the commissioner Willie Marcial to talk about the officiating as early as Sunday night.
On Monday, the Elasto Painters wrote the PBA commissioner’s office to ask for a review on the matter.
“We’re not protesting. We just seek clarification about the calls, particularly that last play where the referee decided the outcome,” said Guiao.
“Siguro naman maski five percent lang ng fans namin ang nandoon kagabi sa Araneta, may karapatan naman kaming i-raise yung issue. I believe it’s also the job of the commissioner to ensure he’s on top of everything, including the officiating.”

source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/yeng-guiao-slams-officiating-in-rain-or-shine-loss-to-ginebra

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source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/135746/ftw/ftw-the-great-ftw-debate-best-pba-muse

Caguioa, Tenorio shoot Ginebra past Rain or Shine to take early lead

InterAKTV · Sunday, October 7, 2012 · 9:02 pm

PBA/Nuki Sabio

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel just had too many weapons in its arsenal.
The Gin Kings hit one big shot after another to come away with a thrilling 98-94 win over Rain or Shine to seize the solo lead of the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Kerby Raymundo, Mark Caguioa, and LA Tenorio took turns carrying the scoring load for Ginebra in the final quarter to deal the Elasto Painters their first loss in the tournament.
Caguioa finished with a team-high 22 points while Tenorio bounced back from a two-point game in his debut and tallied 20 points.
Raymundo had nine of his 12 points in the frenetic fourth period as both teams exchanged runs.
“We’re happy we’re able to squeeze the game. We didn’t play well,” said Ginebra coach Siot Tanquingcen.
“But it’s a good win for us especially against one of the top teams like Rain or Shine na very fluid na maglaro.”
Caguioa banged in a three-pointer to tie count at 90-all with 2:49 remaining. Rico Maierhofer then followed up an airball attempt by LA Tenorio, who later added a free throw to give Ginebra a 93-90 lead.
Rain or Shine scored four quick points on a drive by Ibanes and a follow-up by Norwood to take a slim 94-93 lead.
Tenorio again came to the rescue with a short jumper, before a questionable foul call on Norwood led to Tenorio’s two free throws gave Ginebra a 97-94 lead with 16.5 seconds left.
Chan’s three-pointer missed the target in the next play, allowing the Kings stayed unbeaten after two games.
“Kailangan pa namin maging consistent and it will come. We have really not jelled as a team,” said Tanquingcen.
Jeff Chan led all scorers with 25 points for the Elasto Painters.
The scores:
BRGY. GINEBRA 98 – Caguioa 22, Tenorio 20, Maierhofer 12, Raymundo 12, Maliksi 9, Wilson 6, Mamaril 6, Cortez 5, Ellis 2, Jensen 2, Helterbrand 2, Hatfield 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 94 – Chan 25, Matias 14, Norwood 11, Rodriguez 10, Cruz 7, Belga 7, Tang 6, Ibanes 6, Quinahan 5, Arana 3.
Quarters: 30-30, 46-49, 69-67, 98-94

source:http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/caguioa-tenorio-shoot-ginebra-past-rain-or-shine-to-take-early-lead

Benching part of 'learning process' for Rabeh, says Batang Pier manager By Richard Dy

GLOBALPORT team manager BJ Manalo said the benching of Rabeh Al-Hussaini in Sunday night’s 80-88 loss to Air21 was part of the 6’8”youthful slotman’s “learning process” as he continues to grow and mature in the pro league.

Emerging from the dugout where the team had an hour-long talk with the coaching staff led by head coach Glen Capacio after the loss, Manalo told Spin.ph that Al-Hussaini’s benching does not necessarily mean they will soon be part ways with their 6-8 slotman.

“We’re preparing Rabeh for bigger things,” was the first statement Manalo said. “Definitely, we need Rabeh. The decision to bench him was situational.”

Asked if Al-Hussaini’s benching had something to do with rumors that he had a disagreement with several of his teammates including star Gary David, Manalo said, “conflicts are part of the normal life of any professional player.”

David was seen calling out the former Ateneo star for lackluster play during the Batang Pier's loss to Barangay Ginebra in their debut last September 30.

“Di ko naman sinasabing may conflict sa loob, there may be misunderstanding, pero mas gusto ko na may ganito instead of just walking into the bench quiet," said Manalo, a former La Salle gunner. "Because for us, that’s (misunderstanding) part of the growing process of the team since we’re a young team.”

Starting in place of Al-Hussaini against Air21 was 6-5 rookie Jason Deutchman, who delivered decent numbers for the Batang Pier with 14 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block in 36 minutes.

Deutchman said he had no idea why Al-Hussaini was benched during the game.

“I guess it was the coaches’ decision not to let him (Rabeh) play,” said Deutchman.

Without a 6’8” Al-Hussaini to man the shaded lane, the Batang Pier got pounded once again off the boards, 37-52 by the Express, who collected 12 and 10 rebounds, respectively, from Air21 6’8” rookie center Yousif Taha and 6’5” James Sena.

As Global Port takes the day off on Monday, Manalo said the next few days leading to their game against defending Philippine Cup champion Talk ‘N Text will be crucial for the team.

“Itong week na ito, crucial para sa amin. Definitely, Rabeh will play. And again, I would just like to say, losing without fighting is not acceptable. Iyan ang sinabi ko kanina sa dugout. We expect na lahat ng lumalabas sa dugout na ito eh mga competitors," Manalo said.

source: http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/special-reports/benching-part-of-learning-process-for-rabeh-says-batang-pier-manager#.UHF19hJg1zw.twitter

PBA: San Mig shoot the lights out to defeat Alaska

RENEE AVENA FOPALAN, GMA NEWS October 5, 2012 10:01pm

James Yap (right) rises for a shot, soaring over the defense of Alaska Ace Sonny Thoss. KC Cruz

Tim Cone looks like he has found his perfect mix right from the onset of the new season.

Yancy De Ocampo and James Yap combined for 23 points in the first quarter alone, as the San Mig Coffee Mixers, formerly the B-MEG Llamados, put on a show on offense, burying the Alaska Aces 103-83, Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

"We're so scared by our preseason that we came in very focused tonight," said San Mig Head Coach Tim Cone, whose team lost to the Aces twice in the preseason. "Everybody's a little bit frightened. Everybody came out focused. Everybody played well. When everything clicks for you, you get a 20-point win."

The victory also kept Cone's record against his former team spotless in the PBA, in turn, ruining the debut of Luigi Trillo as the Aces' new bench tactician, after a stint as the interim coach in the Governors' Cup.

Both teams started out strong, before San Mig had Yancy De Ocampo and James Yap build an eight point lead, 18-10, halfway through the first. Alaska had the twin towers of Sam Eman and Sonny Thoss down low, but De Ocampo continued to outclass his younger counterparts for 11 of his own in the first quarter alone.

A Yap triple, followed by a pair of Mark Barroca free throws had the Coffee Mixers up 11, 30-19, before rookie Raffy Reyes sandwiched two PJ Simon conversions with his own treys to end the first quarter, 34-25.

San Mig continued to be relentless at the start of the second, as a De Ocampo jumper brought the lead up to 15, 40-25. Yap also continued to sizzle, hitting an impossible shot over Baguio's defense to make it 50-32.

De Ocampo's solid defense down low led to a pair of baskets from Simon, but Mac Baracael and Jayvee Casio strung seven points together to bring down the lead to 15, drawing a timeout from Tim Cone. An exchange of baskets from Marc Pingris and Thoss finished the quarter with San Mig taking care of a 15 point lead, 57-42.

PJ Simon and Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee (center) scramble for the loose ball while Alaska Aces Mac Baracael and Cyrus Baguio (right) prepare to dive into the fray. Nuki Sabio

The Coffee Mixers continued to grow their advantage, as another rookie, Aldrech Ramos, made it a 22-point spread with four minutes left in the third, 69-47. A couple of triples and a lay-up from veteran Dondon Hontiveros brought the lead down to 13 with two minutes left in the period. However, Ramos was there once more, responding with his own top of the key three at the other end to douse the Alaska attack. Yap and Simon then padded their lead back up to 19, 75-56, with a quarter left to play.

Come the fourth, the Aces could not put a stop to the sweet shooting of the Coffee Mixers, with the lead sitting constantly at 20 points. A couple of Brandon Cablay baskets plus a Gabby Espinas conversion brought the lead to its lowest at 15, 90-74, with four minutes remaining, but starter Jonas Villanueva hit timely jumpers to stave off any form of a comeback.

Yancy De Ocampo was the best player of the game with 22 big points, 13 rebounds and six assists. James Yap added 20 markers on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting night, while the Mixers' point guard tandem of Mark Barroca and Jonas Villanueva combined for 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

Dondon Hontiveros top-scored for Alaska with 14 markers off the bench, while Cyrus Baguio had 13. Mac Baracael and Gabby Espinas had 12 each in the losing effort.

The Aces were without 2012 second overall pick Calvin Abueva though, as the reigning NCAA MVP will only join his team once the collegiate season is over. - AMD, GMA News


The scores:

SMCM 103 - De Ocampo 22, Yap 20, Barroca 16, Simon 16, Ramos 6, Villanueva 6, Pingris 5, Gonzales 4, Reavis 4, Gaco 2, Devance 2, Ponferada 0, Pacana 0.

ALA 83 - Hontiveros 14, Baguio 13, Baracael 12, Espinas 12, Dela Cruz 8, Cablay 7, Reyes 6, Thoss 6, Casio 3, Eman 2, Belasco 0.

Quarter scoring: 34-25, 57-42, 75-56, 103-83

source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/277073/sports/basketball/pba-san-mig-shoot-the-lights-out-to-defeat-alaska

Air 21 defeats GlobalPort, give Franz Pumaren first Philippine Cup win

InterAKTV · Sunday, October 7, 2012 · 7:06 pm

PBA/Nuki Sabio

Air 21 and coach Franz Pumaren finally nailed its first win in the PBA Philippine Cup.
After going 0-14 in last season’s all-Filipino tournament when the franchise was still known as Shopinas.com, Pumaren and his Express finally experienced victory in the season-opening conference after beating GlobalPort, 88-81, in Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
But Air 21 had to survive some scary moments before securing its first win in two games while handing the Batang Pier their second loss in a row.
“We made a lot of mental lapses till the very end. It’s a sign that we’re still in the stage that everybody is still adjusting to each other,” said Express head coach Franz Pumaren.
“This is entirely a new team. We’re lucky that GlobalPort is also still in getting to know stage,” he added.
John Wilson came off the bench and scored 17 points to lead Air 21, while Mark Isip and Nino Canaleta added 12 apiece.
Rookie Yousef Taha was also impressive for the Express with 12 rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes of play.
Two-time Most Valuable Willie Miller led all scorers with 22 points for GlobalPort while Gary David added 17. But Miller and David combined for 2-of-15 shooting behind the three-point zone.
Batang Pier coach Glenn Capacio did not field in Rabeh Al-Hussaini in the game though the former Ateneo center was fit to play.
Air 21 threatened to pull away after Wynne Arboleda scored on a lay-up to give the Express a 77-65 spread with 5:43 remaining in the game.
But the Express stumbled to a series of turnovers that allowed GlobalPort to close the gap to just four points, 79=75, with 1:09 left.
The Express then sank the needed free throws while Miller and David misfired with their three-point attempts. This allowed Air 21 to escape with the shaky win and bounce back from a 90-87 loss to Barako Bull last Wednesday.
“At least the players are getting used to playing close games,” said Pumaren.
The scores:
AIR 21 88 – Wilson 17, Isip 12, Canaleta 12, Arboleda 9, Custodio 8, Sena 7, Omolon 6, Atkins 5, Taha 4, Baclao 4, Ritualo 4.
GLOBAL PORT 81 – Miller 22, David 17, Deutchman 14, Manuel 9, Salvador 8, Lingganay 5, Mandani 2, Vanlandingham 2, Adducul 2, Raymundo 0, Guevarra 0.
Quarters: 24-24, 41-39, 65-60, 88-81

source: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/air-21-defeats-globalport-give-franz-pumaren-first-philippine-cup-win

PBA TEAM STANDING

 

Team	W	L	PCT
Brgy Ginebra San Miguel	1	0	1.000
Rain or Shine	1	0	1.000
Barako Bull Energy Cola	1	0	1.000
Talk N Text Tropang Texters	1	0	1.000
San Mig Coffee	1	0	1.000
Alaska Aces	0	1	0.000
Meralco Bolts	0	1	0.000
Air21 Express	0	1	0.000
Petron Blaze Boosters	0	1	0.000
Globalport Batang Pier	0	1	0.00