Friday, July 18, 2008
Magnolia Beverage Masters Battles Coke on Knockout Friday
With the season on the line, Magnolia should not forget how they were able to win against the opposition in the past, that is playing excellent defense. I do hope Danny Seigle is healthy enough to contribute to the team's offense. Lordy Tugade was a marked man last Wednesday and was not able to contribute much in scoring.
Will Magnolia Beverage Masters advance to the semis is a question that will be answered tonight. Glue to your TV screen as this might be our last battle this season or the start of a good beginning.
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SEMIS OR BUST FOR COCA-COLA, MAGNOLIA
Winner to take on Air21 in semis starting Sunday
Source: Philippine Basketball Association
Thursday, 17 July 2008
After staving off elimination and forcing sudden death playoff, coach Binky Favis believes his Coca-Cola Tigers have a little more juice left in their system to complete a sensational comeback.
With their season on the brink, the Tigers gave their all Wednesday and pulled the rug from under the Magnolia Beverage Masters in a nerve-wracking shootout to pull off a scintillating 91-90 decision in the Gamme Two of their quarterfinal series.
Coke's thrilling victory essayed with the help of rookie Ronjay Buenafe's 15-foot jumper with 7.2 seconds remaining provided some rays of hope to an already troubled semifinal bid.
"All we asked for is a new lease on life. With the basketball gamme now tied and just one gamme left to decide it all, I think we have a good shot," said Favis.
The Coca-Cola mentor said he has strong reason to believe that they are going to clinch the deciding match.
He said his troops have displayed their resiliency time and again. They also seem to generate so much energy and intensity whenever death is staring at them in the face.
"Not to take anything away from Magnolia Beverage Masters but I like our chances in Gamme 3. I am very confident my players will rise to the occasion. They have this tendency to always play their best whenever our backs are against the wall," Favis said.
On Wednesday day, Favis played his veterans namely Alex Cabagnot, Asi Taulava, Mark Macapagal and Nic Belasco on extended minutes.
He is expected to dwell on the same pattern knowing too well that experience will be vital in Gamme 3.
The Coca-Cola-Magnolia Beverage Masters showdown is set at 7 p.m. Friday at the Ynares Center.
The winner will face eliminations topnotcher Air21 in a best-of-seven series. The other series will be contested by Red Bull and Barangay Ginebra. (DBC)
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