Lordy Tugade is one of the players I hate when he still used to don the Red Bull jersey.
Who wouldn't be? In games that the San Miguel Beermen were into winning a close game, Lordy Tugade would explode with a booming three coming off a greatly executed play of coach Yeng Guiao, giving a dagger to the Beermen fans who were expecting for a Beermen win.
Today, he can it do everytime he wants to as he is already part of the team. Witness how he did it all over again, this time against the Talk and Text Phone Pals.
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Source: Philippine Star
Sunday, June 1, 2008
PUERTO PRINCESA – Lordy Tugade made the winning basket on a perfectly executed inbound play by Magnolia in the closing seconds as the Magnolia Beverage Masters nipped the Talk n Text Phone Pals, 84-82, in a Smart PBA Fiesta Conference out-of-town basketball game at the Puerto Princesa Coliseum here last night.
Tugade scored off Macmac Cardona after eluding Harvey Carey with a pick from Jameel Watkins then getting the timely baseline throw-in from Olsen Racela.
Talk n Text made an attempt to salvage the basketball game but Aaron McGhee missed a desperation three-point try at the buzzer.
Magnolia, thus, again hit the .500 mark with six wins against six losses while Talk n Text remained on a skid with its third straight loss and its sixth in 13 basketball games in all.
The Magnolia Beverage Masters showed great courage and character, winning this Hanes-sponsored road showcase minus injured key players Danny Seigle and Dondon Hontiveros. Among the VIPs in the sideline was Gov. Joel Reyes who’s pitching for the inclusion of the Puerto Princesa’s Tubataha Reef as one of the new wonders of the world.
Tugade poured in 21 of his basketball game-high 29 points in the second half and the Magnolia Beverage Masters completed a dramatic comeback from an 18-point deficit in the second period.
McGhee slammed home right in front of Watkins as the Pals erected that 18-point spread at 40-22 before settling for a 44-32 margin at the half.
McGhee and his teammates, however, floundered in the final 24 minutes of the basketball game, allowing the Magnolia Beverage Masters to duplicate their 91-86 victory in their previous tiff in this double-round eliminations.
Watkins threw his weight around in the third period as the Magnolia Beverage Masters made key runs to seize the lead at 62-61 at the end of the third period.
The former Georgetown Hoya finished with a huge double-double basketball game with 21 points and 23 rebounds to McGhee’s 10 points.
The Phone Pals waged a fight with Jimmy Alapag, Renren Ritualo, Donbel Belano and Cardona providing McGhee the needed help.
Belano fired 10 points and had a defensive gem paving the way for a McGhee basket that tied the count at 82-all with 4.8 seconds to go.
Magnolia, however, won’t be denied of the win enabling the team to catch up with Alaska Milk at sixth place.
Red Bull and Air21 seek to keep their share of second place as they take on separate opponents at the resumption of play at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Bulls tackle the fast-charging Ginebra Kings at 4:30 p.m. while the Express meet the Sta. Lucia Realtors and their new import Jamar Brown at 6:50 p.m.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Lordy Tugade Explodes, Seals Magnolia Victory
Thursday, May 8, 2008
COCA-COLA, TALK N TEXT SEEK SHARE OF 1ST : But both expect no cakewalk in Friday twinbill
Magnolia Beverage Masters will be up against the towering frontliners of the Coca-Cola Tigers lead by monster import Jason Dixon and Fil-Tongan Asi Taulava.
The basketball team will be put to another test as it will come into the game less their main offensive weapon in Danny Seigle. Will the remaining local screw respond to the challenge? That question will be answered after this game.
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COCA-COLA, TALK N TEXT SEEK SHARE OF 1ST : But both expect no cakewalk in Friday twinbill
Source: PBA.ph
Thursday, 08 May 2008
They may be coming from opposite directions, but Coca-Cola and Talk and Text have something in common when the take the court Friday night.
For obvious reasons, the two teams have trained their sights at W number six that would allow them to stay abreast with Red Bull on top of the leader board and bolster their bid for outright semifinal berths in the 2008 Smart PBA Fiesta Conference.
Chot Reyes, who took over the reins from Derrick Pumaren at the end of the Philippine Cup, said he and his players are still in the process of getting to know each other but the team's impressive start in the season-ending conference seems to belie that.
The Phone Pals have won four of six ballgames highlighted by a three ballgame winning streak that earned them the distinction as the league's hottest team.
With a pair of hardworking and unselfish imports and a dependable cast, Coca-Cola managed to squeeze itself in the company of the league's early leaders. But the Tigers looked sluggish after the All-Star break and absorbed a 75-82 beating from Red Bull last Wednesday that snapped a two ballgame run.
But the Tigers will be recharged after a week-long break when they march onto the floor for their 4:50 p.m. date with the Magnolia Beverage Masters at the Araneta Coliseum as they attempt to regain lost ground.
Gee Gervin and Jason Dixon are complementing each other so well and if Asi Taulava, Nic Belasco and Ronjay Buenafe get their ballgame going, the Tigers should be in good stead.
Certainly, Magnolia Beverage Masters are no pushover. With cast that includes Dondon Hontiveros, Danny Ildefonso, Mike Cortez, Mark Pingris and Lordy Tugade, the team is a certified title contender.
The Magnolia Beverage Masters are currently in the middle of the pack with a 4-3 record that it shares with Sta. Lucia and Air21.
While the Coca-Cola Tigers – Magnolia Beverage Masters duel promises to be another thrilling encounter that’s too close to call, the Phone Pals are favored over the Welcoat Dragons in the scheduled 7:20 p.m. showdown.
But Reyes cautioned that the Dragons are a dangerous team.
"Their two victories are against elite teams and three of their five losses could have been won ballgames. So we can't take Welcoat for granted. We have to stay focused and do the things that we have to do," Reyes said.
Although he is pleased with their showing so far, Reyes emphasized that it's the team's growth and not the position that matters to him at this point in time.
Against the Dragons he said: "We'll come to the ballgame and see how much we've grown over the season." (DBC)
Monday, April 14, 2008
MAGNOLIA BEVERAGE MASTERS CONTINUES RISE FROM CELLAR: 5 in Double Figures as Beverage Masters Win Over Former Mentor
After a woeful 0-2 start backed by heart-breaking defeats, the Magnolia Beverage Masters managed to snatch another win, this time against former basketball coach Chot Reyes-lead Talk and Text Phone Pals.
The win indicated improvements in the team's chemistry due to the addition of new players acquired from previous trades.
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MAGNOLIA BEVERAGE MASTERS CONTINUES RISE FROM CELLAR: 5 in Double Figures as Beverage Masters Win Over Former Mentor
Source: PBA.ph
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Coach Chot Reyes mocked the refs and was banished from the ballgame in raising a white handkerchief with a little over six minutes left to play.
Taking the cue, the Talk n Text Phone Pals waged an uprising, but the Magnolia Beverage Masters held on, winning their first meeting with their former coach.
The Beverage Masters made a decisive assault in the third quarter and kept the Pals at bay the rest of the way as they pulled off a 91-86 victory Sunday in the 2007-08 Smart PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum.
"We’re now enjoying better chemistry. We’re getting used to each other," said coach Siot Tanquingcen as his troops nailed a second straight win following two successive defeats.
"It’s no secret that we played zone the whole night. We got a hand on their every shot. We controlled the tempo, not allowing them to play run-and-gun," Tanquingcen also said.
The Beverage Masters, tying the Pals and the Air21 Express at fifth on their identical 2-2 win-loss cards, worked on a methodical half-court ballgame as they opened two 17-point spreads in the third quarter.
The Pals narrowed the gap to 63-71 at the end of the quarter only to see the Beverage Masters reestablish control in the next period driving the TnT coach to an antic leading to his ejection from the ballgame.
But somehow, Reyes’ ouster fired up the Pals.
Jimmy Alapag, Renren Ritualo and Aaron McGhee hit clutch baskets as Talk n Text came within four at 83-87 with 1:10 left to play.
The team had a chance to get even closer but Ritualo, Jay Washington and Don Allado missed three successive field-goal shots.
Danny Seigle had another productive performance, pacing the Beverage Masters with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Dondon Hontiveros starred in Magnolia Beverage Masters third-quarter attack with 11 of his 17 points. Jameel Watkins, Jonas Villanueva and Marc Pingris added at least 10 each.
Villanueva, the team’s third-string guard, provided the spark as the Magnolia Beverage Masters launched a searing second-quarter assault to take the half at 49-41. The former FEU mainstays produced five points, one rebound and one steal in the period.
Seigle carried the cudgels for Magnolia Beverage Masters while Aaron McGhee bore the brunt for Talk n Text as the two teams ended up tied at 24 in the opening canto. (NC)
The scores:
Magnolia Beverage Masters 91 – Seigle 18, Hontiveros 17, Watkins 14, Villanueva J. 11, Pingris 10, Cortez 7, Ildefonso 7, Racela 4, Pena 3, Tugade 0.
Talk n Text Phone Pals 86—McGhee 22, Allado 15, Washington 13, Cardona 10, Alapag 8, Ritualo 8, De Ocampo 5, Ferreria 2,Peek 2, Carey 1, Chia 0, Belano 0.
Quarterscores: 24-24, 49-41, 71-63, 91-86
Sunday, December 2, 2007
BallGame Updates - Magnolia Beverage Masters vs. Talk and Text Phone Pals
End of 4th Quarter
Lordy Tugade sinked a hail mary shot!
Magnolia Beverage Masters win the game!
MBM - 96
TNT - 93
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0:02 4th Quarter
Magnolia Beverage Masters possession, shooting for the last shot for the win.
Cardona's 3-point attempt missed the mark.
Danny I with a steal from Carey resulting to fastbreak points by LA.
MBM - 93
TNT - 93
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1:04 4th Quarter
TNT regains the lead from Jimmy Alapag's fastbreak points.
MBM - 89
TNT - 91
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2:58 4th Quarter
Magnolia Beverage Masters leads after being down by as much as 24 points.
MBM - 84
TNT - 82
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3:44 4th Quarter
MBM - 82
TNT - 82
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5:30 4th Quarter
MBM - 74
TNT - 82
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8:27 4th Quarter
LA Tenorio with 4 personal fouls.
MBM - 67
TNT - 75
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End of third quarter
MBM - 56
TNT - 67
Man of the quarter : Dondon Hontiveros sizzling from the 3-point area.
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1:56 3rd Quarter
Big rally by Magnolia Beverage Masters.
TNT with 10 TO.
MBM - 56
TNT - 67
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12-2 run by MBM.
MBM - 41
TNT - 55
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Half-time Report
Scoring Leaders
Magnolia Beverage Masters
Tugade 10
Seigle 5
Eman 4
Talk and Text
Ritualo 16
Cardona 9
Peek 6
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End of first half
Magnolia Beverage Masters - 29
Talk and Text - 53
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Masters struggling on both ends of the court.
TNT's running game is clicking.
Magnolia Beverage Masters - 28
Samigue Eman - 2, 2
Lordy Tugade 1,3,1,1,2,2
Rico Villanueva - 2,
Danny Seigle - 2,1,1,1
Olsen Racela - 3
Willy Wilson - 2,
Chris calaguio - 2,
Talk and Text - 50
Yancy - 2,2,2
JWash - 2,2,
Alapag - 2,
Ren-ren Ritualo - 3,1,2,3,3,2,2
Harver Carey - 2,2,2
Ali Peek - 2,2,2
Don Allado - 2
Mac Cardona - 2,2,2
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Ren-ren ritualo sizzling hot in the three point range.
Magnolia Beverage Masters - 17
Samigue Eman - 2, 2
Lordy Tugade 1,3,1,1
Rico Villanueva - 2,
Danny Seigle - 2,1,1,1
Talk and Text - 28
Yancy - 2,2,2
JWash - 2
Alapag - 2,
Ren-ren Ritualo - 3,1,2,3,3
Harver Carey - 2,2
Ali Peek - 2,
Repeat or Revenge: A Magnolia Beverage Masters vs Talk N Text Phone Pals (2nd Round) Primer
Magnolia Beverage Masters battle the Talk and Text Phone Pals in today's game header for the second time this conference. On their first meeting, Talk and Text defeated Magnolia Beverage Masters, 100-94 at the Fresnedi Gym in Muntinlupa. The phone pals started strong on that game and lead Magnolia Beverage Masters 12-3 right on the opening quarter. Magnolia Beverage Masters eventually never recovered but put up a determined chase until the last buzzer.
Magnolia Beverage Masters would attempt to win back to back games, which they have done on their first 2 games. Since then, Magnolia Beverage Masters stayed in a roller-coaster ride winning a game and losing the next game. At a 6-4 standing, Magnolia Beverage Masters will try to even solo third placer Alaska milk with a 7-4 card.
Magnolia Beverage Masters played its best game ever this conference last Friday by beating the Purefoods Tender Juicy giants, 108-86. The win would certainly boost the team's confidence against the slumping
phone pals. Talk and Text sports a 5-5 record in the fifth spot but coming off a two-game loosing skid.
Keys to winning the game:
1. Play suffocating defense
Just like in the game against Purefoods, Magnolia Beverage Masters should continue to play good team defense in order to neutralize the phone pals scoring machines.
2. Control the boards
Talk and Text is a tall team with many bigmen able to grab the boards. Even if Asi is no longer around, Ali Peek would certainly be a big headache in rebounding.
3. Ball rotation and player spacing
The ball was evenly shared during the win over PF with 5 players scoring in double digit. Spacing is also important to enable the big men to operate the paint.
4. Attack the paint
Magnolia Beverage Masters big men started the first half by attacking the paint getting the PF bigmen in early foul trouble. Enrico and Eman spearheaded that attack.
5. Outside shooters should click
With the bigmen controlling the boards, our outside snippers eventually got the confidence draining threes and short range jumpers. Chris Calaguio shows why he is deadly as as ever when he drained 5 three point shots in 7 tries.
Magnolia Beverage Masters should be careful of:
1. Complacency
Sure they win big time against Purefoods last Friday. But that is just one game. Talk and Text is another case. Underestimating this team will be a big mistake.
I expect this game to be an exciting one. This will start the Phone Pals campaign without Asi Taulava guarding the post. Magnolia Beverage Masters should capitalize on the chemistry factor that was brought in when Ali Peek swapped places with Asi Taulava.
Will the Talk and Text Phone pals repeat or Magnolia Beverage Masters will get its sweet revenge? You be the judge!
