Hello Semis!

(from Jamships blog)

It has always been hard when you have an unhealthy lineup. Most especially when your team is Caguioa-less and Helterbrand-less and hefty Junthy Valenzuela is sidelined by an injury. Good thing it's not always just about having healthy and fit players, but sometimes, you know, having an ALLY is really what everthing is all about. If you keep on believing in Him, if you never lose your faith, if you never say die.. If, everything seems to be hopeless but you just keep your faith, you keep your fingers crossed, you keep cheering and fighting for what you believe in, then, there's a prize. And that is what we, the fans of the most popular team in town is holding on to. We started strong, first quarter of the deciding Quarterfinals Game 5 match versus Talk N Text Tropang Texters, the players never lose their focus on their gameplan, they keep their presence of mind. Each rebound means everything. Every basket attempt is like one precious ball of prophecy. Until the last 2 minutes of the game, the GinKings keep their composure, they played with their hearts, they played it big. And that is why from 0-1, 0-2, 1-2, 2-2, we now move forward to Semifinals of the 2010 KFC-PBA Philippine Cup. Good job JC Intal, Erik Menk, Sunday Salvacion, Ronald Tubid, Enrico Villanueva, Willie Wilson, Kevyn White, Celino Cruz, Billy Mamaril, Rich Alvarez, Doug Kramer, Cyrus Baguio! We are truly proud of you!

Hello Semis! The GinKings, healthy or not, will face the challenges with a big heart.

Purefoods Trips Ginebra, KEVYN WHITE, Almost A Hero

Roger Yap led the Purefoods TJ Giants to trip Ginebra off its winning streak as the 2nd Round of 2010 KFC Philippine Cup Elimination Series continues, 88-81. It was an off night for the Kings if I may say, as Ronald Tubid, hero of their last two games was not seen action, finishing 8 points only.

PJ Simon contributed 14 points to help the TJ Giants snatch the win from the injury-infested Barangay Ginebra Kings.

Kings Rookie KEVYN WHITE, who scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter made his presence felt as he gave the entire barangay crowd a lift, in spirit, in morale and made every Giant's confidence skip down to zero. During his amazing moments, his closest in the team, Jayjay Helterbrand and Erik Menk were seen with big smiles and skipping and jumping in happiness, too. Mark Caguioa said that they pushed to give more minutes to their promising rookie as they know what he can do in the hardcourt.

Junthy Valenzuela is said to play next week and Celino Cruz in 3 weeks.

The scores:

PUREFOODS 89 - Yap R. 21, Simon 14, Yap J. 13, Maierhofer 9, Pingris 9, Reavis 8, Allado 8, Artadi 7, Timberlake 0, Salvador 0, adducul 0.

GINEBRA 81 - Baguio 19, White 14, Mamaril 10, Tubid 8, Menk 8, Abbarientos 7, Intal 6, Wilson 3, Salvacion 3, Alvarez 2, Villanueva 1.

QUARTERSCORES: 24-19, 43-34, 65-57, 89-81.

Ginebra Time Tomorrow!

Hello fellas! :) Ginebra time tomorrow! :) I know we are all excited to see the team again. But also, a part of us will always be worried about the players not able to play tomorrow. First is Willie Wilson, team's power forward as he was called against for a flagrant foul penalty 2 on their game vs Coke last November 27. Second is Mr. Fearless himself Ronald Tubid, who in their last game contributed 33 big points -- he mentioned he has a dislocated finger then, and although I have not talked to him about this, I am thinking that that could be the reason for him to rest for one game. And then thirdly, Celino Cruz who hurt himself in the wrist when he dived to save a ball on their game vs Talk N Text Tropang Texters. I am really worried about the team, Mark Caguioa is out, Jayjay Helterbrand is not playing, and veteran Junthy Valenzuela is out for the entire conference. Let us continuously pray for the team. People expected to show exceptional ball skills are Cyrus Baguio, JC Intal, Billy Mamaril, Rich Alvarez and rookie Kevyn White who will be given more minutes with the absence of Celino Cruz.