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.

A Present To The Fans: Ginebra Wins Christmas Day Game

Undermanned Ginebra trips Coca Cola Tigers last December 25, 2009 as the KFC Philippine Cup continues. The game was held at the jam-packed Cuneta Astrodome.

Ronald Tubid, Cyrus Baguio and JC Intal led the team to winning the game as they forced a tie with Purefoods at 4th place with 9-6 win-loss record (Alaska 11-2, San Miguel 12-3, Talk N Text 10-5).

JC Intal finished with a career-best 20 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals and a shot block. Ronald Tubid added 18 points and William Wilson 16 points and 12 rebounds while Cyrus Baguio gave 14 points. To the cheering fans' delight, JC Intal made 2 slam dunks, one two-handed, and the other a one-hand power dunk.

Ginebra Coach Jong Uichico, in his interviews, is very happy to see that his wingmen delivers especially during this time that his topgunners Mark Caguioa, Jayjay Helterbrand and Junthy Valenzuela are not playing. They are very optimistic to improving their record, in the coming games by January.

Although not feeling well, Erik Menk and Kevyn White still played and showed good defense.


GINEBRA 106 — Intal 20, Tubid 18, Wilson 16, Baguio 14, Cruz 11, Villanueva 11, Mamaril 10, Abarrientos 6, White 0, Salvacion 0, Menk 0.

COCA-COLA 97 — Espino 21, Taulava 17, Cabagnot 16, Rizada 13, Rodriguez 10, Macapagal 8, Ross 6, Gonzales 3, Calimag 2, Cruz 1.
Quarters: 28-26, 61-54, 85-76, 106-97.

Ginebra Trips Rain or Shine, 101-97

Last night's game is one that reminds me of the 90s! Very classic Ginebra game indeed! That is what I would normally utter to brag about my favorite team, WAG MAG RELAX PAG GINEBRA ANG KALABAN! And the never-say-die-spirit lives on.

Enrico Villanueva has not impressed me much ever since he joined Ginebra, for reasons I don't wish to elaborate. Oh well, last night, he gets like 10,000 pogi points when he made a follow-up shot with not more than 10 seconds remaining. 2 BEAUTIFUL POINTS to earn the lead at 99-97 over the shocked faces of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters who have conquered almost all 3 first quarters of the game. Then veteran Johnny Abbarientos made a steal and converted two bonus points in the free throw line to snatch the GinKings’ 101-97 come-from-behind victory against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Saturday night at the Tacloban Convention Center.

The Kings stayed calm despite Elasto Painters almost dominating the game. And displayed a never-say-die attitude until the last seconds of the game. They are now tied for 3rd place with Talk N Text and Purefoods with identical 8-4 win-loss cards.

Eric Menk was named Best Player of the Game. He contributed 21 points. Ronald Tubid and Sunday Salvacion scored 17 points apiece, Cyrus Baguio added 9 points and Rookie Kevyn White made his presence felt as he scored 8 points.

Gabe Norwood ended with 22 points.

SCORES:

Barangay Ginebra 101- Menk 21, Tubid 17, Salvacion 17, Baguio 9, Abbarientos 8, White 8, Villanueva 7, Wilson 6, Mamaril 4, Alvarez 4, Intal 0.

Rain or Shine 97 – Norwood 22, Arana 17, Cruz 15, Chan 11, Tang 10, Laure 8, Reyes 6, Dulay 3, Hrabak 3, Ibanes 2, Telan 0.

Quarterscores: 21-21;48-48; 73-79; 101-97.

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.

GINKINGS WINS OVER STRUGGLING TIGERS

Ginebra day again. Not an ordinary day. Today, Jamships put extra effort and extra time praying for another victory of our dear favorite team, Barangay Ginebra Kings. Today, we send group messages reminding each and everyone to do his/her part to seek help from Him.

Philippine Basketball Association brings hardcourt action in Antipolo City at their famous gym, the Ynares Center. Three games, that is.. Smart Gilas vs San Miguel Beer, Talk N Text vs Burgerking, and Barangay Ginebra going up against Coca Cola.

113 - 104. Another victory for the crowd favorites! Ronald Tubid led the scoring with a career-high 33 pts. (including eight 3pointers) as the Barangay Ginebra Kings tied up with Talk N Text for third place, both 6-3 win-loss record. Cyrus Baguio is equally hot as he contributed 22 points, veteran Johnny "Flying A" Abarrientos 11, while Jc Intal nailed 10 pts. Rich Alvarez resurrects his MVP form as he finished with 10 pts, too. Ginebra rookie Kevyn White's presence was felt, too, as he contributed 8 pts (flawless freethrow shooting).

Coca Cola Tigers are now at their darkest hours as they succumbed to 1-8 standing. Bo Perasol takes over coaching responsibilities as Kenneth Duremdes is eyeing a government position. Mark Macapagal and Norman Gonzales finished with 27 and 17 pts respectively while Dennis Espino added 16 pts.

Mr. Fearless Ronald Tubid was eventually named the Best Player of the Game. "Puso ang nagdadala samin." he said. "Kahit kulang, laban lang. Dala-dala namin ang Never Say Die spirit." People would later discover that he is also suffering from an injury -- dislocated finger.

Brgy. Ginebra 113 - Tubid 33, Baguio 22, Abarrientos 11, Intal 10, Alvarez 10, White 8, Menk 7, Wilson 6, Mamaril 4, Villanueva 2, Salvacion 0.

Coca-Cola 104 - Macapagal 27, Gonzales N. 17, Espino 16, Cabagnot 15, Bono 10, Ross 7, Rizada 5, Rodriguez 4, Calimag 2, Gonzales W 1, Allera o, Singson 0.

Quarterscores: 32-20; 59-50; 81-74; 113-104

Alapag VS Alapag-White Tomorrow

The Barangay Ginebra Kings will face defending Champions Talk N Text tomorrow at 7:00 pm, at the Araneta Coliseum as the Elimination Round of the 2009 KFC-PBA Philippine Cup continues.

Crowd-favorite Ginebra will continue to miss the services of top-gunner Mark Caguioa and Sunday Salvacion who are still sidelined by their injuries (knee and calf respectively). However, cagers to watch out for are Jayjay Helterbrand, Cyrus Baguio, Ronald Tubid, JC Intal and big men Erik Menk, Willie Wilson and Billy Mamaril.

Both teams are halted by Alaska (TNT) and Sta. Lucia (BGK) so we could be expecting some hard-hitting and breath-taking action. Ginebra rookie Kevyn White is also expected to be showing some exciting perimeter shots as he has been of good offensive standing in their games vs Smart Gilas (that includes a buzzerbeater), Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters (7pts) and Sta. Lucia Realtors (4pts). He will also be playing against his Uncle Jimmy Alapag's team, Talk N Text, this sure is one exciting game we wouldn't wanna miss.