Rappler's latest stories on PBA 2014
NLEX sinks KIA to end eliminations on positive note
The Road Warriors snap a 3 game skid to end the elimination round on a winning note with Asi Taulava leading the way scoring 19 points with 14 rebounds
HIGHLIGHTS: PBA 2014 Rookie draft
Rappler s live blog of the 2014 PBA Rookie Draft
San Mig's grand slam victory is destiny fullfilled
Unlike previous grand slams this one by San Mig Coffee was not a dominant run It was hard earned fighting thru numerous do or die battles
IN PHOTOS: San Mig Coffee's historic Grand Slam
Relive the glorious end to the PBA s 39th season through these photos
Fajardo wins PBA MVP, lives an unexpected dream
June Mar Fajardo never expected to be great at basketball He was never even fully acquainted with the sport as a kid But now he s the PBA s Most Valuable Player
Commissioner Salud says draft lottery was an 'honest draw'
It may have appeared unrefined but it was an honest draw
Ranidel de Ocampo, AZ Reid bag Best Player, Best Import plums
Reid bags his 2nd Best Import award while De Ocampo takes home his first ever Best Player plum
James Yap delivers as San Mig Coffee snatches away Game 1
Trusted veteran James Yap delivered the final blow to put away the Painters in the last minute of Game 1
JVee Casio anxious to come back in Game 5 after costly slip
It s one game It s a do or die for us We re looking forward to Saturday s game All or nothing
San Mig Coffee blasts Talk 'N Text, climbs to a 2-0 semis lead
The Mixers weathered the Texters hot shooting from downtown in the 2nd half to move one step closer to the Governors Cup finals
San Mig Coffee fights fatigue to boot Beermen out of playoffs
Defending champions San Mig Coffee bucked a slow start to book a semifinals match up vs Talk N Text
Talk 'N Text shoots their way to the semis
KG Canaleta was on target from beyond the arc as he helps Talk N Text advance to the semifinals
San Miguel thwarts Air21 in physical game
San Miguel survives a game marred by multiple technical fouls and improves chances at clinching a twice to beat edge
Gary David catches fire as Meralco ends season fighting
David leads the charge for the Bolts as they bow out of the Governors Cup at 9th place with a 3 6 win loss record
Paul Harris' 9 triples lift Talk 'N Text vs San Mig Coffee
Harris sizzles from downtown and drains 9 three pointers including 3 pivotal ones late in the game for his 39 points to dispatch the Mixers
Durham debuts with triple double as Barako Bull ends 5-game skid
Barako Bull ended a five game losing streak behind a strong debut from Euroleague vet Allen Durham
West's aggression propels Meralco over San Miguel
Meralco import Mario West figured in a 42 point 14 rebound performance to climb out of the cellar in the standings
Talk 'N Text subdues GlobalPort to welcome back Paul Harris
Comebacking import Paul Harris gives Talk N Text much needed boost with his 37 points to overcome GlobalPort
Rain or Shine massacres Alaska with 51-point win
Import Arizon Reid led the way for the Painters firing for 48 points in Rain or Shine s largest margin win in franchise history
Offer from Kuwait nat'l team may be reason for missing Al-Hussaini
PBA center Rabeh Al Hussaini is still in Kuwait and hasn t seen action for the reeling Meralco Bolts this conference
Talk 'N Text fires 14 triples to edge San Miguel
Jimmy Alapag import Rodney Carney and Jayson Castro all contributed in the Texters three point barrage vs the Beermen
Rain or Shine's endgame poise carries them over Barako
Rain or Shine s ability to quickly capitalize on a Barako rushed attempt helped them notch their second win in the PBA Governors Cup
San Mig Coffee overcomes 20-point hole to nip Globalport
No lead was too big for 3 time champion San Mig Coffee as they clawed their way back from 20 points down to get the victory
Cardona's endgame heroics propel Air21 past Alaska
Mark Cardona came through in the game s final two minutes to give Air21 a much needed character building win over the Alaska Aces
Alapag, Fonacier lead Texters past Rain or Shine
Talk N Text hangs on against Rain or Shine thanks to leadership of Jimmy Alapag and Larry Fonacier
Beermen squeak past Barako in OT
Import Reggie Williams exploded for 33 points to lift the Beermen in overtime
Ross, Williams star in Beermen win vs Mixers
Chris Ross scored 13 of his 15 points in the final quarter while Reggie Williams came up with crucial baskets and the winning steal for the Beermen
Rain or Shine explodes in 3rd quarter, destroys GlobalPort
The Elasto Painters scored 39 points in the third quarter to notch their first win of the PBA 2014 Governors Cup
San Mig Coffee starts bid for Grand Slam with rout of Barako Bull
Tim Cone s squad starts their bid for the third title to get a PBA Grandslam with a 76 66 win over Barako Bull
'Never say die' attitude will help Air21 go for the kill
The Express are surprising a lot of people as they flaunt their own brand of never say die basketball in the Commissioner s Cup playoffs
Yeng Guiao: 'Richard Howell called me a bitch'
But the 23 year old Talk N Text import claims he never cursed at the fiery coach
Alapag's hot shooting secures Game 1 for Talk 'N Text
Alapag catches fire in the final period to lift his team to a game one semifinals victory over Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine's Chris Tiu believes PBA is more physical than NBA
Rain or Shine s Chris Tiu expects physical play in tonight s crucial game against the Meralco Bolts and also discusses playing under fiery coach Yeng Guiao and ROS s NBA equivalent
Have we given up on Barangay Ginebra?
Die hard Ginebra fan Kaye Cabal writes about the frustration of supporting a team that seems to have lost its never say die spirit
Air21 slays San Miguel in double OT for semis slot
Perennial underdogs Air21 played the giant slayer role on Friday defeating San Miguel Beer in double OT to earn a spot in the Commissioner s Cup semis
Ginebra's adjustment pains rage on
After a disastrous Commissioner s Cup Barangay Ginebra continues to struggle with adjustment while hoping to come out stronger
San Mig Coffee escapes Alaska to force Game 3 in QFs
A non call helped turn the tide for the Mixers as they even their quarterfinals series against the Aces
Alaska-San Mig Game 2: Thoss should be 'The Boss' to close series for Aces
Thoss physicality in the paint helped contain San Mig s import James Mays He needs to do it again to hel the Aces to advance to the next round
PBA: Beermen clinch 2nd seed with come-from-behind win over Air21
Down by as much as 18 points the Beermen put together a rally to secure the 2nd seed in the Commissioner s Cup
As Globalport exits, Brock eyes another PBA trip
It s on to the next for import Evan Brock after GlobalPort played its last game in the Commissioner s Cup
PBA Fastbreak: The Quarterfinal Push Part 2
With the PBA playoffs looming teams are mounting one final push to earn a spot in the top 8
PBA Fastbreak: The Quarterfinal Push Part 1
With the PBA playoffs looming teams are mounting one final push to earn a spot in the top 8
PBA: Meralco storms back in the second half to shock Barako
Meralco makes another comeback from 22 points down against Barako Bull to seal their place in the playoffs
HIGHLIGHTS: PBA All Star 2014 Greats vs Stalwarts
Active and retired PBA stars team up and face off in the PBA Greats vs Stalwarts
PBA Fastbreak: RoS, Air21 survive comebacks by Meralco, Ginebra
Rain or Shine foils comeback attempt by Meralco while Air21 prevents another meltdown and secure a win vs Ginebra
Barangay Ginebra continues tailspin with Air21 loss
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel sustained their fourth loss in six games as the Air21 Express pulled out a close victory
Barako comes back to upset San Mig Coffee
Willie Miller catches fire in the fourth quarter as Barako Bull battle from 16 points down to upset the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
PBA: Import Howell likens Jayson Castro to a young Tony Parker
Howell praises Castro s ability to attract the defense and still make the right play as he attacks the lane
PBA: Butch, Meralco survive late rally to keep GlobalPort winless
Brian Butch had an electric outing pouring in a game high 42 points on 6 11 shooting from downtown to go along with 24 rebounds
PBA: Rain or Shine sends Alaska near bottom of standings
Chan catches fire in the third quarter as Rain or Shine sends defending champs Alaska near bottom of the standings
