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that's quite a relief that they finally nailed a W.
that's quite a relief that they finally nailed a W.
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SMC-RP RECOVERS IN TIME, ROUTS BAHRAIN
Nationals make it to FIBA Asia Champions Cup quarters
Thursday, 17 May 2007
TEHRAN, Iran San Miguel-RP finally found its groove and beat Bahrain's Al Muharraq 99-80 Wednesday to make the quarterfinals of the 18th FIBA Asia Champions Cup at the Azadi Stadium here.
Grittily bucking a sprained right ankle, Danny Seigle scored 20 points while three other Nationals, led by Asi Taulava's 18 points and 14 rebounds, also turned in double figures in a game they mostly dominated from the get-go.
"This game is like letting out all our frustrations, you know?" said Seigle, his ankle injured in Monday's loss to Kazakhstan's Astana Tigers heavily wrapped in
ice after the game.
The win was just the first in four games for the Nationals, but enough to make them the third and last qualifier from Group B to Friday's quarterfinals.
All because of the fact, RP coach Chot Reyes pointed out, his team finally went up against an opponent that didn't have a dominant import like the seven-footers
from Iran, Kazakhstan and Syria.
"They (Bahrain imports) are quietly efficient and blue collar workers, much like taller versions of a (Alaska import) Rosell Ellis. But our discrepancy in size is not that big and that's the only opening we needed," he said.
Six-foot-seven A.M. Akintunde had 21 points and 12 rebounds but fellow African reinforcement, 6-10 S.B. Edeghe, only had 13 points and five rebounds against the defense anchored on Taulava and Rico Villanueva.
"I also like going up against 7-footers. But if they're a bit shorter it's still fine by me," said the 6-9 Taulava, with 6-6 Villanueva the shortest among the centers in this tournament.
Thursday is a rest day for the tournament, but not for the Nationals who have squeezed in a tuneup game with the Iran National team that has a 7-5 center and two 6-11s.
Reyes said it is part of his team's buildup for next week's SEABA tournament and July's FIBA Asia Men's championship. "We may be meeting the same Iranian team in the FIBA Asia so better to get a feel of them now," he said.
The Nationals must make do without Tony de la Cruz, who got added to the list of their injured when he suffered a left ankle sprain just seconds after being fielded in the first quarter.
"I stepped on somebody's foot and felt my ankle pop," related the 6-4 forward who was initially diagnosed with a second-degree sprain.
Jimmy Alapag (left ankle) was used sparingly and Mick Pennisi (bruised left knee) was not fielded at all against Bahrain. But Jayjay Helterbrand ably did most of the playmaking chores and Ranidel de Ocampo and Kerby Raymundo were foremost among those who helped patrol the lanes or provide help defense.
For sure, firepower was not a problem this time as the Nationals buried Bahrain with 11 triples before finishing with a 39-for-71 clip from the field. Ren-Ren Ritualo provided the most sustaining fire by scoring 18 points off the bench.
Those were translated into surges, the most telling when the Nationals unleashed an 18-4 bomb ignited by Ritualo's eight points that gave them a 61-42 spread and the most lethal capped by Dondon Hontiveros' four points for their first of three 21-point leads, 89-68
The scores:
San Miguel-RP 99 Seigle 20, Taulava 18, Ritualo 18, Caguioa 11, Hontiveros 9, De Ocampo 8, Alapag 8, Villanueva 4, Helterbrand 2, Raymundo 1, Dela Cruz 0.
Bahrain 80 Akintunde 21, Alderazi 19, Edeghe 13, Al Tawash 12, Mohamed 8, Ebrahim 5, Al Doy 2, M. Ali 0, Ali 0, Thaqafi 0.
Quarterscores: 20-17; 43-38; 79-62; 99-82.
Nationals make it to FIBA Asia Champions Cup quarters
Thursday, 17 May 2007
TEHRAN, Iran San Miguel-RP finally found its groove and beat Bahrain's Al Muharraq 99-80 Wednesday to make the quarterfinals of the 18th FIBA Asia Champions Cup at the Azadi Stadium here.
Grittily bucking a sprained right ankle, Danny Seigle scored 20 points while three other Nationals, led by Asi Taulava's 18 points and 14 rebounds, also turned in double figures in a game they mostly dominated from the get-go.
"This game is like letting out all our frustrations, you know?" said Seigle, his ankle injured in Monday's loss to Kazakhstan's Astana Tigers heavily wrapped in
ice after the game.
The win was just the first in four games for the Nationals, but enough to make them the third and last qualifier from Group B to Friday's quarterfinals.
All because of the fact, RP coach Chot Reyes pointed out, his team finally went up against an opponent that didn't have a dominant import like the seven-footers
from Iran, Kazakhstan and Syria.
"They (Bahrain imports) are quietly efficient and blue collar workers, much like taller versions of a (Alaska import) Rosell Ellis. But our discrepancy in size is not that big and that's the only opening we needed," he said.
Six-foot-seven A.M. Akintunde had 21 points and 12 rebounds but fellow African reinforcement, 6-10 S.B. Edeghe, only had 13 points and five rebounds against the defense anchored on Taulava and Rico Villanueva.
"I also like going up against 7-footers. But if they're a bit shorter it's still fine by me," said the 6-9 Taulava, with 6-6 Villanueva the shortest among the centers in this tournament.
Thursday is a rest day for the tournament, but not for the Nationals who have squeezed in a tuneup game with the Iran National team that has a 7-5 center and two 6-11s.
Reyes said it is part of his team's buildup for next week's SEABA tournament and July's FIBA Asia Men's championship. "We may be meeting the same Iranian team in the FIBA Asia so better to get a feel of them now," he said.
The Nationals must make do without Tony de la Cruz, who got added to the list of their injured when he suffered a left ankle sprain just seconds after being fielded in the first quarter.
"I stepped on somebody's foot and felt my ankle pop," related the 6-4 forward who was initially diagnosed with a second-degree sprain.
Jimmy Alapag (left ankle) was used sparingly and Mick Pennisi (bruised left knee) was not fielded at all against Bahrain. But Jayjay Helterbrand ably did most of the playmaking chores and Ranidel de Ocampo and Kerby Raymundo were foremost among those who helped patrol the lanes or provide help defense.
For sure, firepower was not a problem this time as the Nationals buried Bahrain with 11 triples before finishing with a 39-for-71 clip from the field. Ren-Ren Ritualo provided the most sustaining fire by scoring 18 points off the bench.
Those were translated into surges, the most telling when the Nationals unleashed an 18-4 bomb ignited by Ritualo's eight points that gave them a 61-42 spread and the most lethal capped by Dondon Hontiveros' four points for their first of three 21-point leads, 89-68
The scores:
San Miguel-RP 99 Seigle 20, Taulava 18, Ritualo 18, Caguioa 11, Hontiveros 9, De Ocampo 8, Alapag 8, Villanueva 4, Helterbrand 2, Raymundo 1, Dela Cruz 0.
Bahrain 80 Akintunde 21, Alderazi 19, Edeghe 13, Al Tawash 12, Mohamed 8, Ebrahim 5, Al Doy 2, M. Ali 0, Ali 0, Thaqafi 0.
Quarterscores: 20-17; 43-38; 79-62; 99-82.
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Won over Bluestars (Lebanon), 95-81, to move to the semis against winner of match between Al Jalaa (Syria) and Young Cagers (India). The Spark led SMC-Phils.
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great game against bluestar....hope they win again tonight!enrico villanueva is a tremendous boost in their frontcourt physicality....
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Just read this article. The polo shirt that the assistant coaches wore in the game against the All Import Team looks okay.
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Nike Philippines and Team Pilipinas announce the start of a strategic partnership to help raise the bar on basketball development locally beginning 2007 to 2010. The partnership between Nike and Team Pilipinas results from the synergistic force between two entities deeply rooted in their love and passion for basketball. The three-year partnership will see the team outfitted with Nikes premium performance products, for both on-court and training purposes that will serve to enhance their performance in the competitive game.
Team Pilipinas is one of the best performing Asian teams in the international basketball arena. With their tremendous passion and undeniable prowess in the hard court, Team Pilipinas truly epitomizes the Just Do it spirit of Nike, said Nike Philippines Country Marketing Manager Melissa Crucillo. We are excited to have the team as part of Nikes global roster of teams and look forward to contributing to the teams development as world-class athletes,
Nike, as the global leader in basketball, has long been associated with the best teams in the world. To the partnership with Team Pilipinas, Nike brings superior product technology, world renowned expertise and this rich history of working with elite basketball teams.
The PBA is honored to be partnering with Nike in supporting the SMC-RP Team. The outfitting deal with Nike, one of the worlds most recognizable and reputable sporting brands, is a testimony to the all out effort of the PBA to provide our National Team with all the resources available in its quest to bring glory to the country in international basketball, said PBA Commissioner Noli Eala, The PBA looks forward to a long, fruitful and exciting partnership with Nike.
Team Pilipinas who will leave tomorrow, May 10, for the FIBA Asian Champions Cup in Tehran, Iran, the first of several international competitions in the RP Teams bid to qualify for the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing. The Tehran games will run from May 12 to 20.
As Team Pilipinas prepares to make a mark in the international basketball stage, Nike is proud to be its partner and hopes to help rally the Filipino people behind the team.
Led by Coach Chot Reyes, Team Pilipinas is composed of seasoned professional players Jimmy Alapag, Mark Caguioa, Tony dela Cruz, JayJay Helterbrand, Don Don Hontiveros, Ranidel de Ocampo, Mic Pennisi, Danny Seigle, Kerby Raymundo, Ren-Ren Ritualo, Asi Taulava, and Enrico Villanueva.
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Al Jalaa (Syria) defeats SMC (Philippines), 109-77. Al Jalaa against Saba Battery (Iran) in the finals. SMC to go against Al Rayyan (Qatar) in the battle for thrid.
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^ Good news! 
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great win over lebanon...cant wait till some of the teams compete without their imports.hehehe
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Irans Saba Battery wins FIBA Asia Champions Cup
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) Saba Battery of Iran was crowned at the 18th FIBA Asia Champions Cup with an 83-75 win over the Syrian basketball side Al Jalaa here Sunday.
Saba, which had defeated Al Jalaa 92-64 in their last confrontation, celebrated the title on the court of Azadi Sports Complex, where boisterous fans and top sports officials including Physical Education Organization Mohammad Aliabadi and Basketball Federation President Mahmud Mashhun were present.
Al Rayyan from Qatar took the third title.
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TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) Saba Battery of Iran was crowned at the 18th FIBA Asia Champions Cup with an 83-75 win over the Syrian basketball side Al Jalaa here Sunday.
Saba, which had defeated Al Jalaa 92-64 in their last confrontation, celebrated the title on the court of Azadi Sports Complex, where boisterous fans and top sports officials including Physical Education Organization Mohammad Aliabadi and Basketball Federation President Mahmud Mashhun were present.
Al Rayyan from Qatar took the third title.
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feathertouch very big thanks with the updates...mas mbilis kpng magblita sa mga laro ng philippine team ntin...whereas ang tgal ng blita sa philstar at inquirer website...
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SMC-RP SETTLES FOR 4TH IN IRAN
At this point, we are very far from the best Asian Teams, - Reyess with an early Monday morning flight to Dubai.
The scores: Qatar 95 Musa 26, Ali 20, A. Ali 12, Abdi 10, Saeed 10, Mohammed 6, Nonemacher 5, Salem 0.
San Miguel-RP 75 Ritualo 18, Hontiveros 16, Seigle 12, Caguioa 8, Alapag 7, Raymundo 7, Pennisi 6, Taulava 1, De Ocampo 0, Villanueva 0, Helterbrand 0.
Quarterscores: 20-19; 44-35; 71-52; 95-75.
At this point, we are very far from the best Asian Teams, - Reyess with an early Monday morning flight to Dubai.
The scores: Qatar 95 Musa 26, Ali 20, A. Ali 12, Abdi 10, Saeed 10, Mohammed 6, Nonemacher 5, Salem 0.
San Miguel-RP 75 Ritualo 18, Hontiveros 16, Seigle 12, Caguioa 8, Alapag 7, Raymundo 7, Pennisi 6, Taulava 1, De Ocampo 0, Villanueva 0, Helterbrand 0.
Quarterscores: 20-19; 44-35; 71-52; 95-75.
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did the qatar team have an import?im checking the names and seems like they are all local players..
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NATIONALS OFF TO THAILAND FOR 1ST LEG OF JOURNEY TO BEIJING
Now were off to war Reyess for the San Miguel-Pilipinas team when it departs for the Southeast Asian Basketball Association Mens Championship in Ratchaburi, Thailand, hoping to negotiate its way past an armada of ambushers from Malaysia, Indonesia and the mysterious host country.
The Nationals, including center Rico Villanueva who got the green light from Red Bull management to stay on, will fly to Bangkok via Philippine Airlines before taking a two-hour bus ride 60 kilometers west of the capital to Ratchaburi.
They are expected to reach their billeting hotel at 2:30 p.m.
Accompanying them are national coach Chot Reyes, assistants Aboy Castro and Nash Racela, and strength and fitness coordinator Dennis Aenlle.
Forward Tony de la Cruz, who sprained an ankle during the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup in Tehran where the team finished fourth, will follow on the 25th when the Nationals open their bid to secure a berth in the FIBA-Asia Mens Championship in Tokushima, Japan against Singapore.
The SEABA tourney is the qualifying tournament for the FIBA-Asia which, in turn, is the Olympic qualifier for Beijing
Were looking forward to this competition, said Reyes, who arrived with the rest of the team late Monday night from Iran.
Everything weve done, the camp in the States and the Iran trip, is geared toward giving the players enough time to be together, know each other and understand the value of being a team.
SMC-RP drew a bye on opening day Thursday, takes on Singapore on May 25, Indonesia on the 26th, Malaysia on the 27th, and Thailand on the 28th, with the top two finishers going to Tokushima.
Obviously, theres always concern in international play, especially with news that the Thais have US NCAA Division I players in their lineup, Reyes said. Weve not been able to confirm the reports, so were not going to take the opposition lightly.
The haste with which the Nationals have to regroup and then fly off to Thailand left them with limited time to be with their families upon their return from Tehran, an opportunity they took advantage of Tuesday.
Reyes, for one, had dinner with his wife Cherry and kids Joshua, Moses, Isaiah and Rebekah Monday night, played a round of golf at Wack Wack East Course early yesterday morning, spent most of the day packing, attended a Nike affair in the evening, and later had another quiet dinner with his family.
Now were off to war, Reyes said.
Now were off to war Reyess for the San Miguel-Pilipinas team when it departs for the Southeast Asian Basketball Association Mens Championship in Ratchaburi, Thailand, hoping to negotiate its way past an armada of ambushers from Malaysia, Indonesia and the mysterious host country.
The Nationals, including center Rico Villanueva who got the green light from Red Bull management to stay on, will fly to Bangkok via Philippine Airlines before taking a two-hour bus ride 60 kilometers west of the capital to Ratchaburi.
They are expected to reach their billeting hotel at 2:30 p.m.
Accompanying them are national coach Chot Reyes, assistants Aboy Castro and Nash Racela, and strength and fitness coordinator Dennis Aenlle.
Forward Tony de la Cruz, who sprained an ankle during the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup in Tehran where the team finished fourth, will follow on the 25th when the Nationals open their bid to secure a berth in the FIBA-Asia Mens Championship in Tokushima, Japan against Singapore.
The SEABA tourney is the qualifying tournament for the FIBA-Asia which, in turn, is the Olympic qualifier for Beijing
Were looking forward to this competition, said Reyes, who arrived with the rest of the team late Monday night from Iran.
Everything weve done, the camp in the States and the Iran trip, is geared toward giving the players enough time to be together, know each other and understand the value of being a team.
SMC-RP drew a bye on opening day Thursday, takes on Singapore on May 25, Indonesia on the 26th, Malaysia on the 27th, and Thailand on the 28th, with the top two finishers going to Tokushima.
Obviously, theres always concern in international play, especially with news that the Thais have US NCAA Division I players in their lineup, Reyes said. Weve not been able to confirm the reports, so were not going to take the opposition lightly.
The haste with which the Nationals have to regroup and then fly off to Thailand left them with limited time to be with their families upon their return from Tehran, an opportunity they took advantage of Tuesday.
Reyes, for one, had dinner with his wife Cherry and kids Joshua, Moses, Isaiah and Rebekah Monday night, played a round of golf at Wack Wack East Course early yesterday morning, spent most of the day packing, attended a Nike affair in the evening, and later had another quiet dinner with his family.
Now were off to war, Reyes said.
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anyone see the big nike poster along EDSA with TEAM PILIPINAS players? 
i didnt know that jimmy alapag is sponsored by nike.
love is taking the air less travelled.
i didnt know that jimmy alapag is sponsored by nike.
love is taking the air less travelled.
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^ yung church-themed ba? I had one that came in the Inquirer this morning... di ko mamukhaan yung players... 
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rapsa wrote:
feathertouch very big thanks with the updates...mas mbilis kpng magblita sa mga laro ng philippine team ntin...whereas ang tgal ng blita sa philstar at inquirer website...
Wala kasing ma-share na sapatos. Diyan na lang bumabawi
SEABA:
Philippines over Singapore, 122-55.
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^ Tambak! 
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yes!pnalo pinas!buti my re-evaluation ng mga players....kailangan ntin ng reinforcements in the mold of eric menk,kelly williams and jay washington....
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That win against Singapore is nothing to crow about as they are not considered as a contender. Not even by a long shot.
By the way, here is a pic of the poster:
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thanks for sharing us the pic poster...indonesia hmanda nkyo....
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Yeah we're expected to dominate the SEA region. What the RP team needs to do is be able to compete against the bigger boys of China, Korea, Japan etc.
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good win... I got that poster a few days ago with the newspaper...
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The poster is great! I wonder who did it...
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Philippines over Indonesia, 85-48.
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SMC-RP WHIPS INDONESIA, STAYS UNBEATEN
Caguioa, Taulava, Seigle outscore opponents by themselves
against Singapore which they trailed by five points in the first quarter Friday, the Nationals were all business from the opening buzzer against Indonesia, which stunned Malaysia in their opening game.
They raced to a 7-0 start and never yielded the lead although their defense continued to fall prey to three-point shooters, with the Indonesians hitting three in the first 10 minutes to keep the game interesting.
Acknowledging the superiority of their opponents, the Indonesians spread their offense and dribbled away half of the shot clock before launching their offense driving to the basket and kicking out to their outside shooters.
Occasionally they would catch the Nationals tied up trying to recover or a step slow switching or fighting screens, accounting for all but a six-point edge, 19-13, at the end of the first period.
SMC-RP had its first double-digit advantage two minutes into the second quarter on a free throw by Mark Caguioa, 23-13, before Seigles fast break broke the 10-point barrier, 30-18, with 2:48 remaining.
The floodgates opened after that, with the Nationals posting a 40-point advantage, 85-45, just before the final buzzer.
The scores:
SMC-RP 85 Caguioa 23, Taulava 11, Seigle 9, Villanueva 8, De Ocampo 6, Raymundo 6, Helterbrand 6, Ritualo 5, Hontiveros 5, Alapag 3, Pennisi 3, Canaleta 0.
INDONESIA 48 Faisal 13, Cakorda 8, Sumargo 7, Indrajaya 5, Widayat 5, Gunawan 2, Jakesuma 2, Prihantono 2, Sandkh 2, Wuysang 2, Wellyanson 0, Tiara 0.
Quarterscores: 19-13; 37-20; 58-36; 85-48
Caguioa, Taulava, Seigle outscore opponents by themselves
They raced to a 7-0 start and never yielded the lead although their defense continued to fall prey to three-point shooters, with the Indonesians hitting three in the first 10 minutes to keep the game interesting.
Acknowledging the superiority of their opponents, the Indonesians spread their offense and dribbled away half of the shot clock before launching their offense driving to the basket and kicking out to their outside shooters.
Occasionally they would catch the Nationals tied up trying to recover or a step slow switching or fighting screens, accounting for all but a six-point edge, 19-13, at the end of the first period.
SMC-RP had its first double-digit advantage two minutes into the second quarter on a free throw by Mark Caguioa, 23-13, before Seigles fast break broke the 10-point barrier, 30-18, with 2:48 remaining.
The floodgates opened after that, with the Nationals posting a 40-point advantage, 85-45, just before the final buzzer.
The scores:
SMC-RP 85 Caguioa 23, Taulava 11, Seigle 9, Villanueva 8, De Ocampo 6, Raymundo 6, Helterbrand 6, Ritualo 5, Hontiveros 5, Alapag 3, Pennisi 3, Canaleta 0.
INDONESIA 48 Faisal 13, Cakorda 8, Sumargo 7, Indrajaya 5, Widayat 5, Gunawan 2, Jakesuma 2, Prihantono 2, Sandkh 2, Wuysang 2, Wellyanson 0, Tiara 0.
Quarterscores: 19-13; 37-20; 58-36; 85-48
