Post Game Analysis - 5 Things The Doctor Prescribed To Magnolia Beverage Masters To Get Out of Sick Bay

The Magnolia Beverage Masters are starting its recovery period from sick bay as it trounced the Alaska Aces yesterday in a road game in Cagayan De Oro City. Definitely, Magnolia Beverage Masters has followed some of the prescriptions given by the doctor below:

• Play 48 minutes of intense ballgame
  Magnolia Beverage Masters played head to head with Alaska in the first half trailing by only 3 points (43-46) in the first 24 minutes of action. The second half turns out to be Magnolia Beverage Masters half as it stepped up its offense and overall team defense.
  
  
• Develop a killers' instinct
  There’s no doubt that Magnolia Beverage Masters accomplished this in the game against the Aces. They don’t showed signs of complacency and were able to get the job done in the crucial minutes of the game.
  
  
• Dorian needs to blend with the team fast
  Dorian is slowly blending with the team. His 8 points in this ballgame is already a bonus and more importantly, he brings muscle to somehow thin frontline of Magnolia Beverage Masters. As the big DAWG gets back in game shape, we can again expect double-double performance from him.
  
  
• The Guards/Shooters must step up
  Lordy Tugade stepped up once again to lead Magnolia Beverage Masters with his 27 points production. Danny Seigle started it all up in the first half then Tugade finished what he left off in the second half. Dondon Hontiveros and LA Tenorio also contributed significant numbers. Rico Villanueva meanwhile lead the scoring of the frontliners with 15 points.
  
  
• Fortify the team defense
  The first half saw both teams missing one shot after the other as a sign of their tough defense. The third and fourth quarters showed how Magnolia Beverage Masters clamped Alaska on defense. On the third quarter alone, Magnolia Beverage Masters outscored Alaska 32-20 but the 20-point production of the Aces is a clear indication of good defense by Magnolia Beverage Masters. Aces stars Willie Miller, Jeffrey Cariaso, Mike Cortez, and Sonny Thoss were all limited below 14 points.

Now, for Magnolia Beverage Masters to continue this recovery and get back in game shape, they should CONSISTENTLY follow these prescriptions as what a sick person should do. Once fully recovered, we can expect that we are back again to contend for this year’s coveted All-Filipino Championship!

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Untold Stories - Magnolia Beverage Masters vs. Purefoods (2nd Round)

The first part of the story was already covered by the news. Enjoy the remaining part!

Player of the Game:
Chris Calaguio
The former Letran Knights burned the net with his precision baskets both in the short and three point range, leading all Magnolia Beverage Masters scorers with 22 big points. His field goal was a whopping 8/11 and 5/7 from downtown.

Honorable mention goes to Danny Seigle who waxed hot early in the first half scoring 8 points with just 4 minutes inside the court.

Battle of the Heavyweights:
Rico vs. Kerby
Posting from the high post, Rico was hit in the face from behind when Kerby tried to tapped the ball. Rico reacted by giving Kerby dagger looks. The ploy did not work for PF as Rico converted both charities as Kerby was called for flagrant foul 1.

Eman vs. Adducul
Eman was hunting Adducul all night long. He was responsible for Adducul's first 2 fouls early in the first quarter. In exchange for his tough defense, he usually received accidental elbows from the General. He reacted in one instance and was called for second motion. He repays Adducul with a monstrous look.

The Graduates (6 fouls):
Willy Wilson
He played a good game with 7 points joining the forray of paint attackers for MBM.

Samigue Eman
Played good defense for the team by harrassing slashing attackers and PF bigmen and grabbing rebounds. His 10 points is a welcome contribution for Magnolia Beverage Masters.

Other Trivia:
Gabby Espinas also entered the hardcourt but only during garbage time when the game is almost over. His short stint was unimpressive scoring only 2 points.

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Magnolia Beverage Masters Exacts Revenge vs. Purefoods

Magnolia Beverage Masters played its best game so far this conference by crashing the league-leading Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants 108-86 in the second round of the 2007 Smart-PBA Philippine Cup at the packed Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

What Worked Wonders In This Game:

1. Suffocating Team Defense
This allows the team to limit PF's top guns. PF is bleeding to get their points in every ball possession.

2. Superb Post Play
Early in the first quarter, the Beverage Masters went to their big men in the post to attack the big men of the opposing team. The ploy worked wonders as several PF big men got into early foul trouble.

3. Red-hot Snipping
Our shooters were too sharp for PF to handle. Chris Calaguio leads the team with an 8/11 field goal and 5/7 from beyond the arc.

4. The Desire To Win
The whole team pounded PF until the last minutes of the fourth quarter. They lead as much as 38 points somewhere in the third or fourth quarter.

To sum up, Magnolia Beverage Masters played like a well-oiled machine breaking the spirits of the pacesetting giants. What a way to start the second round! Hopefully this signals the start of our winning streak.

How about you? What are your thoughts in today's game? Please feel free to leave your comments. More exciting trivias to be posted tomorrow.

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