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Ateneo and University of the East finally get the chance to slug it out after a four-day delay brought about by the recent killer typhoon, both raring to gain the headstart in the best-of-three series for the UAAP men’s basketball crown at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The desire to win and the ability to put on hold pent-up emotions in the wake of the massive devastation wrought by tropical storm “Ondoy” over the weekend will be the two teams’ goal as they go for the early edge in a short series tipped to go down-to-the-wire.
“It’s sad that there’s suffering around us because of the storm,” said Ateneo coach Norman Black, whose team resumed practice only Monday due to the absence of several of his players who were among those affected by the typhoon.
“But we have to move on and concentrate on the task at hand, which is to be ready for this championship series,” said Black.
The top-seeded Eagles, who swept the La Salle Archers in last year’s finale, thumped the UST Tigers, 81-64, in the Final Four and have been installed as the slight pick following the ouster of pre-tournament favorite FEU Tams.
The Warriors, playing with sheer determination, upended the Tams who reeled from the absence of top scorer Mark Barroca as they essayed back-to-back wins, 84-74, and 78-72, to clinch the other finals berth.
But like his counterpart, UE mentor Lawrence Chongson, who boasts of players with vast PBL experience, said they would play with a heavy heart in the aftermath of the destruction and deaths caused by “Ondoy.”
“Realistically, it would be difficult to play basketball during these sad, hard times,” said Chongson, “But we have worked so hard to get to where we are right now and we really want the championship so bad.”
He added the recent tragedy should be a learning experience to everyone.
“The tragedy that hit us would serve as an additional motivation, the lesson that I’m going to impart to my boys is that we must seize the day, do our best every time we can and not take anything for granted. We survivors can only make this tragedy a lesson in life,” Chongson said.
Expect the Eagles to use their vaunted defense to stifle the UE gunners and former MVP Rabeh Al-Hussaini to impose his height and heft in the shaded lane.
“We will be the same in defense, keep the opposing players out in the middle and force them to take outside shots and get rebounds when they miss. That’s really our main strength the whole season,” said Black.
He added Ateneo plays nearly the same as UE.
“I think UE also plays good defense that people don’t give them credit for,” said Black. “The only difference is that we have a more structured offense, which means we don’t take shots that much.
“They’re also good with their two-man game like the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop, which we need to watch out for,” he added.
Black also stressed the need to shackle the prolific Paul Lee, who exploded for 43 points in two wins over the Tams in the Final Four.
“I don’t think we can stop Paul Lee. His confidence is high, he’s on a roll. Hopefully, what we can do is to contain him and limit his shots because he’s a major part of UE’s offense,” said Black.
Chongson, for his part, thinks they could match up well with the Eagles.
Ateneo and University of the East finally get the chance to slug it out after a four-day delay brought about by the recent killer typhoon, both raring to gain the headstart in the best-of-three series for the UAAP men’s basketball crown at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The desire to win and the ability to put on hold pent-up emotions in the wake of the massive devastation wrought by tropical storm “Ondoy” over the weekend will be the two teams’ goal as they go for the early edge in a short series tipped to go down-to-the-wire.
“It’s sad that there’s suffering around us because of the storm,” said Ateneo coach Norman Black, whose team resumed practice only Monday due to the absence of several of his players who were among those affected by the typhoon.
“But we have to move on and concentrate on the task at hand, which is to be ready for this championship series,” said Black.
The top-seeded Eagles, who swept the La Salle Archers in last year’s finale, thumped the UST Tigers, 81-64, in the Final Four and have been installed as the slight pick following the ouster of pre-tournament favorite FEU Tams.
The Warriors, playing with sheer determination, upended the Tams who reeled from the absence of top scorer Mark Barroca as they essayed back-to-back wins, 84-74, and 78-72, to clinch the other finals berth.
But like his counterpart, UE mentor Lawrence Chongson, who boasts of players with vast PBL experience, said they would play with a heavy heart in the aftermath of the destruction and deaths caused by “Ondoy.”
“Realistically, it would be difficult to play basketball during these sad, hard times,” said Chongson, “But we have worked so hard to get to where we are right now and we really want the championship so bad.”
He added the recent tragedy should be a learning experience to everyone.
“The tragedy that hit us would serve as an additional motivation, the lesson that I’m going to impart to my boys is that we must seize the day, do our best every time we can and not take anything for granted. We survivors can only make this tragedy a lesson in life,” Chongson said.
Expect the Eagles to use their vaunted defense to stifle the UE gunners and former MVP Rabeh Al-Hussaini to impose his height and heft in the shaded lane.
“We will be the same in defense, keep the opposing players out in the middle and force them to take outside shots and get rebounds when they miss. That’s really our main strength the whole season,” said Black.
He added Ateneo plays nearly the same as UE.
“I think UE also plays good defense that people don’t give them credit for,” said Black. “The only difference is that we have a more structured offense, which means we don’t take shots that much.
“They’re also good with their two-man game like the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop, which we need to watch out for,” he added.
Black also stressed the need to shackle the prolific Paul Lee, who exploded for 43 points in two wins over the Tams in the Final Four.
“I don’t think we can stop Paul Lee. His confidence is high, he’s on a roll. Hopefully, what we can do is to contain him and limit his shots because he’s a major part of UE’s offense,” said Black.
Chongson, for his part, thinks they could match up well with the Eagles.
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This weekend’s UAAP Final Four is going to be wild, with the current leaders Ateneo de Manila and Far Eastern University supposedly having the upper hand by far in their match-ups with University of Santo Tomas and University of the East, respectively. True, the twice-to-beat advantage could be the crucial determinant, but let’s break down the numbers to be more certain.
Reports vary from the national team guard being quarantined to having a vague injury. No doubt, FEU will miss his numbers (12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game), but the bigger question is how much his “disappearance” will affect the morale of the team.
Remember, the Tamaraws have grown together the past three seasons and have just overcome their whipping boys tag. Incidentally, they just lost to Ateneo by blowing an 18-point lead late in the game, missing a free throw that would have sent the game into overtime and also given them a chance to beat the Blue Eagles by the appropriate quotient. Nevertheless, the only other Tamaraw in the top 10 in scoring, Ryan Garcia (12.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists per game) will be able to fill in nicely out of necessity.
The Red Warriors could use this dilemma as the perfect opportunity to pounce on the Tams. UE is riding a five-game winning streak, and has been extremely dangerous. Comparatively undersized, the third-running UE is ferocious off the boards, led by veterans Paul Lee (14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists) and Elmer Espiritu (13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds).
UE has four players in double figures, and three in the top 10 in scoring, a feat in itself. They are also comparatively deep to most of the teams in the UAAP. What gets them through many of their games is their emotional intensity. Rookie head coach Lawrence Chongson’s challenge is how to face this new situation, and come up with new tricks to befuddle FEU.
To beat UE, FEU will need big games from Reil Cervantes and Paul Sanga, who almost led them to an upset of Ateneo last weekend. Their inside-outside game will go a long way in neutralizing the athleticism of UE’s defense.
UE, for its part, will have to take the game inside and wreak havoc on the interior defense of FEU. The team that gets to run more will take Game 1. Emotionally, the Tamaraws will have to use the Barroca situation as fuel to get past a gritty UE. Remember, the core of both teams has been there before, watching Ateneo and La Salle consistently go at it.
Both teams feel it is their time. As Tamaraw head coach Glenn Capacio has known from repeatedly being on the PBA’s All-Defensive Team, shutting down your opponent wins you championships.
In the succeeding bout between Ateneo and UST, it appears the Blue Eagles have most of the advantages. Last year’s Most Valuable Player Rabeh Al-Hussaini (the only Blue Eagle in the top 10 with 16.5 points per game) has been a major problem in the post, aided by Nonoy Baclao’s (5.8 points, 8 rebounds) uncanny ability to plug the holes on defense.
Erik Salamat (11.9 points, 3.6 assists a game) has been a big help, either shooting from the outside or shredding defenses with critical drives to the basket.
This season, an additional strength has been their transition game. One question mark, though: When will the previous, superhuman incarnation of Ryan Buenafe show up? Norman Black has stressed defense and focus on his team, and the veterans have delivered.
At any rate, the champions’ depth and well-rounded defense have given all other teams fits. Save for stumbling against UP – in a game where the Maroons shot an unbelievable 86 percent in the fourth quarter – and Nico Salva’s ejection also last weekend, Ateneo has been poised, consistent and relentless.
The same cannot be said for the Growling Tigers. UST is carrying a three-game losing chain into the Final Four, and could have sealed their spot much earlier. Instead, they needed NU to eliminate De La Salle for them, and promptly lost to UE right after.
Despite the presence of newly-minted MVP Dylan Ababou (norming 18.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest), UST has been spotty on defense, allowing teams to get back into games.
The loss of assistant coach Beaujing Acot may be telling on the Tigers, since he was also instrumental in end-game strategies, and was a calming influence that complemented head coach Pido Jarencio’s fire.
UST will also need consistency from Khasim Mirza (13.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists). Mirza will be the crucial match-up against the Blue Eagles. He has the rare combination of size and explosiveness that he has yet to fully assert. UST will need to shoot well from the outside to negate Ateneo’s size advantage.
In second spot, FEU only needs to win today to make it to the finals. It will be tough, and it will be physical. UE is scrappy, and willing to take contact. Important factors will be rebounding for the Red Warriors, and the running game and outside shooting for the Tamaraws. It will be a fast-paced game.
On top of the standings, Ateneo can barge into the championship round by winning tomorrow. Ateneo can control the paint, and bomb away when it needs to. For UST, leaning on its big two will not be enough. They need a third scorer to make it tough on the Blue Eagles’ defense. The big intangible is how much UST can get Ateneo’s big men into foul trouble, and run the ball up the other end of the floor. (Philstar)
Reports vary from the national team guard being quarantined to having a vague injury. No doubt, FEU will miss his numbers (12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game), but the bigger question is how much his “disappearance” will affect the morale of the team.
Remember, the Tamaraws have grown together the past three seasons and have just overcome their whipping boys tag. Incidentally, they just lost to Ateneo by blowing an 18-point lead late in the game, missing a free throw that would have sent the game into overtime and also given them a chance to beat the Blue Eagles by the appropriate quotient. Nevertheless, the only other Tamaraw in the top 10 in scoring, Ryan Garcia (12.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists per game) will be able to fill in nicely out of necessity.
The Red Warriors could use this dilemma as the perfect opportunity to pounce on the Tams. UE is riding a five-game winning streak, and has been extremely dangerous. Comparatively undersized, the third-running UE is ferocious off the boards, led by veterans Paul Lee (14.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists) and Elmer Espiritu (13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds).
UE has four players in double figures, and three in the top 10 in scoring, a feat in itself. They are also comparatively deep to most of the teams in the UAAP. What gets them through many of their games is their emotional intensity. Rookie head coach Lawrence Chongson’s challenge is how to face this new situation, and come up with new tricks to befuddle FEU.
To beat UE, FEU will need big games from Reil Cervantes and Paul Sanga, who almost led them to an upset of Ateneo last weekend. Their inside-outside game will go a long way in neutralizing the athleticism of UE’s defense.
UE, for its part, will have to take the game inside and wreak havoc on the interior defense of FEU. The team that gets to run more will take Game 1. Emotionally, the Tamaraws will have to use the Barroca situation as fuel to get past a gritty UE. Remember, the core of both teams has been there before, watching Ateneo and La Salle consistently go at it.
Both teams feel it is their time. As Tamaraw head coach Glenn Capacio has known from repeatedly being on the PBA’s All-Defensive Team, shutting down your opponent wins you championships.
In the succeeding bout between Ateneo and UST, it appears the Blue Eagles have most of the advantages. Last year’s Most Valuable Player Rabeh Al-Hussaini (the only Blue Eagle in the top 10 with 16.5 points per game) has been a major problem in the post, aided by Nonoy Baclao’s (5.8 points, 8 rebounds) uncanny ability to plug the holes on defense.
Erik Salamat (11.9 points, 3.6 assists a game) has been a big help, either shooting from the outside or shredding defenses with critical drives to the basket.
This season, an additional strength has been their transition game. One question mark, though: When will the previous, superhuman incarnation of Ryan Buenafe show up? Norman Black has stressed defense and focus on his team, and the veterans have delivered.
At any rate, the champions’ depth and well-rounded defense have given all other teams fits. Save for stumbling against UP – in a game where the Maroons shot an unbelievable 86 percent in the fourth quarter – and Nico Salva’s ejection also last weekend, Ateneo has been poised, consistent and relentless.
The same cannot be said for the Growling Tigers. UST is carrying a three-game losing chain into the Final Four, and could have sealed their spot much earlier. Instead, they needed NU to eliminate De La Salle for them, and promptly lost to UE right after.
Despite the presence of newly-minted MVP Dylan Ababou (norming 18.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest), UST has been spotty on defense, allowing teams to get back into games.
The loss of assistant coach Beaujing Acot may be telling on the Tigers, since he was also instrumental in end-game strategies, and was a calming influence that complemented head coach Pido Jarencio’s fire.
UST will also need consistency from Khasim Mirza (13.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists). Mirza will be the crucial match-up against the Blue Eagles. He has the rare combination of size and explosiveness that he has yet to fully assert. UST will need to shoot well from the outside to negate Ateneo’s size advantage.
In second spot, FEU only needs to win today to make it to the finals. It will be tough, and it will be physical. UE is scrappy, and willing to take contact. Important factors will be rebounding for the Red Warriors, and the running game and outside shooting for the Tamaraws. It will be a fast-paced game.
On top of the standings, Ateneo can barge into the championship round by winning tomorrow. Ateneo can control the paint, and bomb away when it needs to. For UST, leaning on its big two will not be enough. They need a third scorer to make it tough on the Blue Eagles’ defense. The big intangible is how much UST can get Ateneo’s big men into foul trouble, and run the ball up the other end of the floor. (Philstar)
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POD: FEU vs. ADMU-3.5 (3K units) L
Ateneo and Far Eastern University clash for the top seeding in the Final Four as they clash today in what could be a preview of this year’s championship in the UAAP seniors basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Eagles got back at the UP Maroons, 93-75, last Sunday to remain on top with a 12-1 slate while the Tams edged the La Salle Archers, 71-69, also last week to stay within at 11-2.
A win by Ateneo will give the Eagles the No. 1 spot in the Final Four for a duel with the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, who wound up fourth with a 6-8 record.
FEU, on the other hand, needs to beat Ateneo by five points or more to snatch the top spot since the Eagles beat the Tams by four, 63-59, in their first round encounter last July 12.
Otherwise, the Tams will settle for the No. 2 seed for a clash with No. 3 University of the East in the other Final Four face-off.
The Eagles and the Tams enjoy twice-to-beat advantage over their respective Final Four rivals.
“We’re still trying to get to the No. 1 spot. I think we have to win that game to get to No. 1, that’s what we’re aiming for right now,” said Ateneo coach Norman Black. (Philstar)
Ateneo and Far Eastern University clash for the top seeding in the Final Four as they clash today in what could be a preview of this year’s championship in the UAAP seniors basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Eagles got back at the UP Maroons, 93-75, last Sunday to remain on top with a 12-1 slate while the Tams edged the La Salle Archers, 71-69, also last week to stay within at 11-2.
A win by Ateneo will give the Eagles the No. 1 spot in the Final Four for a duel with the University of Santo Tomas Tigers, who wound up fourth with a 6-8 record.
FEU, on the other hand, needs to beat Ateneo by five points or more to snatch the top spot since the Eagles beat the Tams by four, 63-59, in their first round encounter last July 12.
Otherwise, the Tams will settle for the No. 2 seed for a clash with No. 3 University of the East in the other Final Four face-off.
The Eagles and the Tams enjoy twice-to-beat advantage over their respective Final Four rivals.
“We’re still trying to get to the No. 1 spot. I think we have to win that game to get to No. 1, that’s what we’re aiming for right now,” said Ateneo coach Norman Black. (Philstar)
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To be fair, I will be counting my DLSU POD pick as loss eventhough the line I got was at -13.5. I would have loss even at -5.5 anyway. Here's an article written by hardcore La Sallian Tony Atayde on DLSU's heartbreaking loss to NU.
Humiliated, Humbled and EliminatedIt was really not meant to be. La Salle did not deserve to be in the Final Four this year. Teams who end up in the Final Four do so because of victories and not because of losses by other teams. This is how La Salle would have had a chance to get in the Final Four, not because they won games but because UST lost games. This was not fair and should have not really happened.
On the one hand, I am glad that NU beat La Salle today. The loss made UST’s entry into the Final Four honorable. It did not make a mockery of the Final Four by having La Salle’s possible entry simply because they were waiting for a UE win.
This year is truly a humbling experience for every Lasallian. Now we know what every other team in the UAAP feels. We feel the embarrassment, the frustration and most of all, a lesson in humility that we as Lasallians have forgotten.
It was truly an embarrassing loss. NU did not play great but La Salle played so bad that it seemed like they did not want to win. In the last half minute, when NU was on the foul line, Malabes did not box out the shooter, Baloran, who ends up getting the rebound.
With one more chance at a victory, Webb botches a play by not following the instructions of Coach Franz. The play was for Barua to act as decoy, receive the ball then pass it to Webb. Instead Webb gets the inbound and drives to basket.
In all honesty, I did not see the urgency in the La Salle team to win this game. Maybe they really did not want to get into the Final Four. Maybe they felt that they did not want to get embarrassed anymore. Even after the game, I could not see the sadness that normally one would see in an embarrassing loss such as this.
I have been insulted, called all the names that could be imagined and even have had my family insulted. None of these will ever make me turn my back on my Alma Mater. I will always be a Lasallian and proud of it. However, I will not also not voice out my opinions about how the players, especially the veterans played this year. My loyalty is to the institution and never to an individual player.
What is needed for this team to come back next year as a contender? First, I would make room for all the budding rookies that will be available. Mangahas, Barua, Atkins, Ferdinand, Co and Malabes have to make the extreme sacrifice and go. They should give La Salle a chance to rebuild without them. They have spent enough years on the team and this year they showed that all the time they spent has not brought positive results.
They were role players in past La Salle teams and they have remained role players this year. If not for the rookies and the sophomores, the veterans would have even looked worst. All 6 of them have won championships so there is nothing that they can still strive for. With Hyram Bagatsing gone, that would leave 7 slots open for new talents.
It’s also time to develop a team leader. This year no one stepped up and took on the role that is so important to any team. It seemed like everyone was afraid to be the leader. This team lacked the presence of someone like Casio, Tang or Cardona. Instead, what they got were a bunch of over aged rookies who were unable to bring leadership to a team yearning for leadership.
There are many recruits that will be available next season. Van Opstal, Elorde and de la Paz from Zobel, Agovida, Vosotros, the return of LA Revilla, Papot Paredes plus all the Team B members who may be ready to play. You can add to that this year’s crop of rookies and sophomores who showed that they have the heart and the desire to win.
One more important point, Coach Franz Pumaren has to come back. He can rebuild this team and I am sure he will.
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The Green Archers are in a "must-win" situation to stay in contention for Final Four slot. The first thing that DLSU needs to do is win their match against NU and hope that UE wins against UST. If this scenario happens, DLSU and UST will finish with the the same record and will have playoff game for the last slot in the Final Four.
POD: NU vs. DLSU-5.5 or less (5K units) L
POD: NU vs. DLSU-5.5 or less (5K units) L
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I'm heavily leaning on UST to win against the Fighting Maroons on UAAP Thursday. The Tigers had a backdoor cover in their last match-up via freethrows wherein the line was -9.5 for UST and were able to win by 10 points.
UST's Ababou went insane in their last game against FEU for the ATS win while UP failed to cover the -4.5 spread against NU.
UST has all the tools to become a competitive final four team while UP is letting their final four objective in peril with inconsistent games. I will be taking UST at any line below 10. I will be posting the final odds and units to be played before game time.
POD: UST-9.5 vs. UP (3K units) L
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UST's Ababou went insane in their last game against FEU for the ATS win while UP failed to cover the -4.5 spread against NU.
UST has all the tools to become a competitive final four team while UP is letting their final four objective in peril with inconsistent games. I will be taking UST at any line below 10. I will be posting the final odds and units to be played before game time.
POD: UST-9.5 vs. UP (3K units) L
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- New York @ Connecticut-5.5 L
- Minnesota @ Los Angeles-4.5 W
In the past couple of days, the WNBA games have been a good indicator of which teams (i.e., underdogs or favorites) will win in FIBA, NCAA and UAAP later in the day. If this is the case, the favorites are now 3-0-1 in WNBA. So, will today be the first "fave" day after a long stretch of matches going to the underdogs.
This is just a thought.... agree or disagree?
This is just a thought.... agree or disagree?
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The Tamaraws would like to start their second round campaign with a W against UST and keep pace with UAAP leader ADMU, which are a half game ahead. Though FEU will be playing minus the suspended Cervantes, they still have Ramos and Noundou to pick up the cudgles at the center position. Another thing to watch for is the match-up between spitfires Barroca (FEU) and Ababou (UST).
In their last game, the Tamaraws beat the Tigers with a 27-point massacre and easily covered the spread. I will be laying the points with FEU and expect the line to be at around -9.5 to -11.5.
POD: UST vs. FEU-9.5 (3K units) L
In their last game, the Tamaraws beat the Tigers with a 27-point massacre and easily covered the spread. I will be laying the points with FEU and expect the line to be at around -9.5 to -11.5.
POD: UST vs. FEU-9.5 (3K units) L
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After pounding the Nationals today for an 8-1 win, the Braves will try to make it 2 in a row as Lowe (ATL) goes against Stammen (WAS). Lowe (11-7, 4.15 ERA) is 4-0 with a 2.97 ERA in his last six starts, five of them resulting in wins for the Braves (59-54).
POD: Washington @ Atlanta-235 (7.05K units)* W
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*7.05K units win 3K units
POD: Washington @ Atlanta-235 (7.05K units)* W
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- AdU vs. DLSU-3.5
- UE vs. ADMU
*7.05K units win 3K units
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Yes, it was La Salle who won their match-up against Ateneo, ATS wise atleast. But oddly enough, I felt bad winning, I would have rather lost my bet than cashing in. The Archers blew an 8-point lead at the half and found their 4-game streak come to an end.
The turning point was the unsportsmanlike fouls on Webb and Atkins. Instead of getting a technical free throw from Austria's taunting, the ball was turned over to Ateneo for two freethrows and possession. With that play, Webb turned from hero to goat. Well, there is still a next time. Animo La Salle!
The turning point was the unsportsmanlike fouls on Webb and Atkins. Instead of getting a technical free throw from Austria's taunting, the ball was turned over to Ateneo for two freethrows and possession. With that play, Webb turned from hero to goat. Well, there is still a next time. Animo La Salle!
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A sea of yellow, not the usual blue and green, is expected to flood the Araneta Coliseum today when defending champion Ateneo and last year’s runner-up La Salle figure in another dream match-up in the 72nd UAAP basketball tournament.
The Eagles and the Archers collide at 5 p.m. in a sequel to last year’s classic finale, or three hours after the equally interesting showdown pitting the Far Eastern U Tams against the University of the East Warriors at 12 noon.
In a tribute to the late Cory Aquino, the former President and icon of Philippine democracy, supporters of the teams seeing action today will come in yellow.
Ateneo currently shares the lead with FEU on 5-1 (win-loss) slates while La Salle will carry a four-game streak that made up for a pair of early losses. La Salle is now tied for No. 3 with UE at 4-2. (Excerpts from Philstar article)
The Eagles and the Archers collide at 5 p.m. in a sequel to last year’s classic finale, or three hours after the equally interesting showdown pitting the Far Eastern U Tams against the University of the East Warriors at 12 noon.
In a tribute to the late Cory Aquino, the former President and icon of Philippine democracy, supporters of the teams seeing action today will come in yellow.
Ateneo currently shares the lead with FEU on 5-1 (win-loss) slates while La Salle will carry a four-game streak that made up for a pair of early losses. La Salle is now tied for No. 3 with UE at 4-2. (Excerpts from Philstar article)
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Since it will be a rest day for FIBA-Asia tomorrow, I will be posting a back-to-back WNBA POD, I hope you cashed-in on my Minnesota pick yesterday. Back to tomorrow's POD, it is a battle between conference leaders, Indiana (East) and Phoenix (West). It will be the Mercury's first game at home after 5-game road trip where they were 4-1 ATS and SU while Indiana will start their own 3-day road trip.
Here are the key factors: Indiana do not have Sutton-Brown in their line-up while Phoenix got Taylor back.
POD: Indiana @ Phoenix-3.5 (5K units) L
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Here are the key factors: Indiana do not have Sutton-Brown in their line-up while Phoenix got Taylor back.
POD: Indiana @ Phoenix-3.5 (5K units) L
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- Chicago+6.5 @ Atlanta W
- New York @ Seattle-7.5 L
- UE @ FEU (no odds)
- ADMU @ DLSU+11.5 W
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