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PBA

Returning Ranidel De Ocampo says Tropang TNT motivated to
defend Commissioner’s Cup title- ‘Gusto naming maka-back-to-back’
TROPANG TNT veteran forward TNT missed the services of import mga tumatakbo sa isipan namin,
Ranidel De Ocampo picked up right Ivan Johnson, who served a one- gusto naming maka-back-to-back pa siya, naninigas, siguro nagri-react Photo by Ver Marquez ©InterAksyon.com
where he left off last conference, game suspension for fighting with sa Commissioner’s Cup. Kung lang siguro. Natural lang dahil na-
making an impact in his first game Blackwater players JP Erram and sakaling mangyayari yun ito yung injured ako noon.” n Rey Joble / InterAksyon.
back since suffering a back injury. Frank Golla in a tune-up game last first time na makaka-back-to-back
week. They also missed rookie Troy sa Commisisoner’s Cup ang TNT. com / February 10, 2016 / 10:58 pm
Despite missing nearly the entire Rosario, who is recuperating from a Kailangan pa naming paghirapan.”
Philippine Cup, he showed little sign shoulder injury.
of rust, finishing with 20 points in 28 The 6-foot-7, former Best Player
minute of play. Despite the handicap, they were of the Conference awardee is slowly
able to get past the Blackwater Elite, getting back into the flow of things.
“Nahirapan pa rin ako kasi 108-102.
ang tagal kong hindi nakalaro. “Nai-adjust ko na yung isip
Siguro dahil na rin sa sobrang De Ocampo believes the entire ko. Nung mga unang practices ko
excited maglaro,” De Ocampo told team is motivated on its quest of a naiilang ako. Kailangan ko pala
sportswriters. back-to-back Commissioner’s Cup talagang maging confident para
championship. kapag naglaro wala akong iniisip.
“Gustung-gusto ko na makabalik May ginagawa pa rin ako bago mag-
sa paglalaro. Nagpapasalamat ako “Isa yan sa mga motivation practice, bago matulog,” he said.
sa mga nagdasal para makabalik ako namin. Ito yung conference namin
ulit sa paglalaro.” eh,” added De Ocampo. “Isa yun sa “Sa ngayon kasi medyo nagta-tight

PBA New PBA team Phoenix planning to ‘rebuild’ franchise through draft

Photo by Ver Marquez ©InterAksyon.com PHOENIX Petroleum may not have even options for the Fuel Masters, especially really retool our team. But this is the
played its first official game but it already with a bumper crop of talent expected to team we inherited when we bought it.
has the rebuilding process in mind. join a draft that could include Gilas cadets We have to make do of what we have.
Kiefer Ravena, Kevin Ferrer, Mac Belo and Siguro naman kahit beterano na sila
The Fuel Masters inherited from the even Bobby Ray Parks, Jr., depending on mabibilis pa rin,” Uy added.
old Barako Bull franchise two first round how his stint in the US ends up.
draft picks for next season, something Banal believes, though, that
that head coach Koy Banal is hoping to “Wala pang decision on that. We’re Nigerian import Kenny Adeleke, the
use to get some additional size for the open to any possibilities,” team owner team’s reinforcement in the Oppo PBA
team. Dennis Uy told InterAksyon.com. Commissioner’s Cup, can help kickstart
the team’s transition attack.
“Rebuilding tayo, so we’re going to As a fuel company, a fast pace will be
hold on. Sa ngayon, okay pa naman. the philosophy of Phoenix, but the biggest “Ang maganda dito you cannot run
Depende kung sinong available,” Banal challenge for Banal and his team is how without the ball and now mayroon
told sportswriters during the team’s to get the veteran-laden team running. kaming big man who can grab those
presentation on Wednesday. The team has Mick Pennisi, one of the offensive rebounds so we’re gonna run.
senior statesmen in the league, as well as Yes, we’re going to run more,” Banal
“Priority namin malaki, size ang veteran Willie Wilson, manning the front. said. n Rey Joble / InterAksyon.com /, February
kailangan namin.”
“We have to give it to coach how to 12, 2016 / 1:14 am
The two picks could open up plenty of

BOXING PBA Mahindra spoils Terrence Romeo’s 41-point explosion after outgunning GlobalPort

Sports5’s Blow By Blow THE Mahindra Enforcers blitzed past Mahindra and GlobalPort engaged in Romeo continued to keep the Batang
Reloaded goes to Maguindanao the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 111-98, to a shootout right after the opening tip as Pier afloat, and his triple at the 6:11 mark
DAVAO City - The fourth edition of open their OPPO PBA Commissioner’s both teams shot a combined number of of the fourth quarter kept his team just
Cup campaign on a high note Friday at eight triples, five of which came from the down by three, 92-89.
the “Blow By Blow Reloaded” slated on SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Enforcers who zoomed to a 31-23 lead.
But led by Karl Dehesa, who scored
Saturday is going to the town of Buluan KG Canaleta, who was celebrating his Mahindra continued their rampage in 12 markers, Mahindra rifled 11 straight
34th birthday, finished with 20 points, the second quarter and built their biggest points to build a comfortable 103-89
in Maguindanao Province, an area Buluan Gymnasium located not far including four of six triples, to go along lead at 15, 60-45, courtesy of a Canaleta lead with under three minutes left.
with six boards to lead the Enforcers jumper.
previously known as the scene of some from the scenic Buluan Lake, one of whose hot shooting in the first quarter A total of seven Mahindra players
gave them a cushion until the end. But it was Romeo’s turn to explode made at least 10 points, also getting
of the fiercest armed clashes between the country’s richest fishing grounds in the third frame. He scored 14 straight contributions from Revilla (17), Michael
Terrence Romeo matched his points to pull the Batang Pier within one, DiGregorio (14), Mark Yee (11) and
Bangsamoro rebels and government for freshwater fish. career-high 41 points to begin the new 62-61. Bradwyn Guinto and import Augustus
conference with a bang but he couldn’t Gilchrist (10 apiece).
forces. Featured in the main event of the 10- carry GlobalPort to a win as Mahindra A triple by LA Revilla stopped the
converted clutch baskets in the end. bleeding as Mahindra remained ahead In contrast, Romeo only had little
Maguindanao Governor Esmael bout card is an exciting bout between despite GlobalPort’s threats. help from his GlobalPort teammates,
Photo by Ver Marquez ©InterAksyon.com with import Brian Williams (13) and
“Toto” Mangudadatu said the province Bukidnon’s Mark Anthony Geraldo, backcourt partner Stanley Pringle (12)
only the ones chipping in double-digits
is hosting “Blow By Blow Reloaded” a veteran international campaigner, in scoring.

as part of the provincial festivities this and the undefeated Jason Umbal of The scores:
MAHINDRA 111 – Canaleta 20, Revilla
month of February. Camiguin Island. 17, Digregorio 14, Dehesa 12, Yee 11,
Gilchrist 10, Guinto 10, Ramos 9, Pinto
“We would like to protect a new Another 10-round bout will be 5, Jaime 3.
GLOBALPORT 98 – Romeo 41,
image for Maguindanao,” the governor between the Indigenous People’s Williams 13, Pringle 12, Mamaril 9,
Jensen 6, Taha 6, Yeo 4, Semerad 3,
said. pride-and-joy Adonis Cabalquinto Kramer 2, Sumang 2, Maierhofer 0, Pena
0, Uyloan 0.
“Blow By Blow Reloaded” is a of Talaingod, Davao del Norte and Quarterscores: 31-23, 60-47, 82-76,
111-98 n InterAksyon.com / February 12, 2016 /
joint project of Congressman Manny Nelson Golpe of General Santos City
6:44 pm
Pacquiao, ABC Sports TV5 and Black while in an 8-round encounter will

Mamba Energy Drink. It is staged in feature Ryan Rey Ponteras against the

different areas all over the country undefeated Charles Cañedo.

to discover young boxing talents The other bouts: Rene Mark Cuarto

who could be the country’s future vs. Ebon Loperez (106 lbs., 8 rounds),

champions. Joe Tejonas vs. un Eraham (6 rounds);

The three previous Blow By Blow Jason Neri vs. Jomar Diano (6 rounds);

events were staged in General Santos Alvin Lagumbay vs. Sonny Basanes (4

City, Panabo City, Davao del Norte rounds); Carlito Antaran vs. Raymart

and the City of Taguig. The next Blow Lumacad (4 rounds); Gerald Alvarez

by Blow Reloaded will be in March in vs. Romshane Sarguilla (4 rounds);

Bangued, Abra. Ernel Campano vs. Annie Minor (4

The February 13 episode will be rounds) n Philippine News Agency / February 11,

staged at the fully air-conditioned 2016 / 11:55 am