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Friday, November 20, 2009
Aziz Latif & Co post third win in LBC Cup
Yee Chun Leong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Friday, November 20, 2009
AZIZ LATIF AND COMPANY (ALC) left it till late to end any hopes of Liga Bumiputera making it into the semifinals by defeating them 82-67 last night in Group B of the regular seven stars category of the LBC Cup at the Brunei Basketball Association court in Batu Bersurat.
ALC had a balanced offence with Ralph Borja leading the way with 15 points, all coming in the fourth quarter, and Ron Ang contributed 13 points. On the other hand, the trio of brothers led the way for Liga Bumiputera with Hj Md Rahmat with a game-high 22 points while Hj Md Badri and Hj Md Sabri Hj Suhaili each had 11 points.
Both teams started out equally as they exchanged baskets through the quarter. ALC were controlling the boards as well with their height and size advantage. However, Liga Bumiputera edged ahead to take 21-19 advantage into the second period.
ALC then picked up their defence and decided to feed their big man in the low post to score. Chris Mariano, who finished with 12 points, heated up by putting in three three-pointers that helped ALC grab the lead from their opponents at 42-36 going into halftime.
Liga Bumiputera, knowing that only a win would give them a chance of survival to make it into the semi-finals, pushed forward in the third period as they were running the floor well.
A few defensive lapses at the ALC end meant that Liga Bumiputera closed the gap to within 55-57 heading into the final stanza.
ALC had a couple of defensive stops while Liga Bumiputera were failing to convert at the offensive end despite getting the open looks.
The inexperience of the all-Malay team showed midway through the period as they were trailing 59-70. ALC were slowing the game down by controlling every possession by winding the clock down. After being scoreless for the first three quarters, Borja ignited his team on offence to sink three three-pointers within the last five minutes to kill the game off.
"The team's performance was okay. It's great that we managed to bounce back from our loss (against Beaver Engineering last Saturday)," said Lito Calina, head coach of ALC, after the victory.
"We have learned from our previous game and corrected all our mistakes. Fortunately for us, tonight (Thursday), we executed all our set plays which we failed to do so previously," added Calina.
When asked on what was key in the victory, Calina replied: "It was our better defence and also teamwork eventhough we're still gelling together."
Meanwhile, Hj Md Sofrian Hj Md Yusof, head coach of Liga Bumiputera, is looking at the bright side of things despite the loss.
"Initially we were here for the experience and to gain exposure but we gave it a good run. We were just oversized and didn't have enough depth on the bench for tonight's (Thursday) game that we lost," said Hj Md Sofrian.
The competition continues on Sunday with IMD B taking on Nueva Ecija Patriot for the 45 years old and above category at 1.30pm.
Playing in the other game are El Tigre Marshalls and Pinoy 1st Edition in Group A at 3pm.
source: The Brunei Times
photo by: Raul Padernal
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Friday, November 20, 2009
ALC had a balanced offence with Ralph Borja leading the way with 15 points, all coming in the fourth quarter, and Ron Ang contributed 13 points. On the other hand, the trio of brothers led the way for Liga Bumiputera with Hj Md Rahmat with a game-high 22 points while Hj Md Badri and Hj Md Sabri Hj Suhaili each had 11 points.
Both teams started out equally as they exchanged baskets through the quarter. ALC were controlling the boards as well with their height and size advantage. However, Liga Bumiputera edged ahead to take 21-19 advantage into the second period.
ALC then picked up their defence and decided to feed their big man in the low post to score. Chris Mariano, who finished with 12 points, heated up by putting in three three-pointers that helped ALC grab the lead from their opponents at 42-36 going into halftime.
Liga Bumiputera, knowing that only a win would give them a chance of survival to make it into the semi-finals, pushed forward in the third period as they were running the floor well.
A few defensive lapses at the ALC end meant that Liga Bumiputera closed the gap to within 55-57 heading into the final stanza.
ALC had a couple of defensive stops while Liga Bumiputera were failing to convert at the offensive end despite getting the open looks.
The inexperience of the all-Malay team showed midway through the period as they were trailing 59-70. ALC were slowing the game down by controlling every possession by winding the clock down. After being scoreless for the first three quarters, Borja ignited his team on offence to sink three three-pointers within the last five minutes to kill the game off.
"The team's performance was okay. It's great that we managed to bounce back from our loss (against Beaver Engineering last Saturday)," said Lito Calina, head coach of ALC, after the victory.
"We have learned from our previous game and corrected all our mistakes. Fortunately for us, tonight (Thursday), we executed all our set plays which we failed to do so previously," added Calina.
When asked on what was key in the victory, Calina replied: "It was our better defence and also teamwork eventhough we're still gelling together."
Meanwhile, Hj Md Sofrian Hj Md Yusof, head coach of Liga Bumiputera, is looking at the bright side of things despite the loss.
"Initially we were here for the experience and to gain exposure but we gave it a good run. We were just oversized and didn't have enough depth on the bench for tonight's (Thursday) game that we lost," said Hj Md Sofrian.
The competition continues on Sunday with IMD B taking on Nueva Ecija Patriot for the 45 years old and above category at 1.30pm.
Playing in the other game are El Tigre Marshalls and Pinoy 1st Edition in Group A at 3pm.
source: The Brunei Times
photo by: Raul Padernal
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Morley Movers notch 1st win in LBC Cup
Yee Chun Leong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
MORLEY MOVERS finally barged into the win column after demolishing Menglait All-Star 74-56 last night in Group B of the regular seven stars category of the LBC Cup at the Brunei Basketball Association court in Batu Bersurat.
Marvyn Belleza had a game-high 37 points for Morley Movers and Anthony Almorio chipped in 10 points. On the other hand, Gerald Gravador and Jeferson Serano each had 14 points for Menglait All-Star to a losing cause.
Both teams started out equally as they exchanged baskets throughout the opening minutes of the game. Using their height and size advantage, Morley Movers were unstoppable under the goal and eventually opened up a 24-16 lead going into the second quarter.
Menglait All-Star came out sluggish in the second period and allowed Morley Movers to extend their lead at 32-21 midway through the stanza.
Morley Movers relied on fastbreaks as Menglait All-Star could not get back on defence. In addition, Menglait All-Star were disorganised at the defensive end as they didn't cover the cutting lanes for Morley Movers to score easily. Belleza was bullying his smaller opponents down the post helping his team extend their lead at 44-26 going into halftime.
A turn in tides occurred as Morley Movers seemed out of focus in the third period. Menglait All-Star picked up their defence to make steals as they went on fastbreaks to reduce the deficit. However, to make matters worse, Menglait All-Star were missing their shots at the offensive end despite getting open looks. Morley Movers stayed in the driving seat 53-41 heading into the final quarter.
Menglait All-Star took advantage of Morley Movers' turnovers and trimmed the gap at 56-65 with less than two minutes left in the game. However, Morley Movers regained their form to send Menglait All-Star to their fifth straight loss.
Morley Movers head coach Nick Baliber noted the team's improvement after losing their first three games.
"Our performance was not very good for the past few games.
We still need more time to gel together as we are a new team. However, tonight (Tuesday) we have picked up on our teamwork," said Baliber after the game.
source: The Brunei Times
photo by: Raul Padernal
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Marvyn Belleza had a game-high 37 points for Morley Movers and Anthony Almorio chipped in 10 points. On the other hand, Gerald Gravador and Jeferson Serano each had 14 points for Menglait All-Star to a losing cause.
Both teams started out equally as they exchanged baskets throughout the opening minutes of the game. Using their height and size advantage, Morley Movers were unstoppable under the goal and eventually opened up a 24-16 lead going into the second quarter.
Menglait All-Star came out sluggish in the second period and allowed Morley Movers to extend their lead at 32-21 midway through the stanza.
Morley Movers relied on fastbreaks as Menglait All-Star could not get back on defence. In addition, Menglait All-Star were disorganised at the defensive end as they didn't cover the cutting lanes for Morley Movers to score easily. Belleza was bullying his smaller opponents down the post helping his team extend their lead at 44-26 going into halftime.
A turn in tides occurred as Morley Movers seemed out of focus in the third period. Menglait All-Star picked up their defence to make steals as they went on fastbreaks to reduce the deficit. However, to make matters worse, Menglait All-Star were missing their shots at the offensive end despite getting open looks. Morley Movers stayed in the driving seat 53-41 heading into the final quarter.
Menglait All-Star took advantage of Morley Movers' turnovers and trimmed the gap at 56-65 with less than two minutes left in the game. However, Morley Movers regained their form to send Menglait All-Star to their fifth straight loss.
Morley Movers head coach Nick Baliber noted the team's improvement after losing their first three games.
"Our performance was not very good for the past few games.
We still need more time to gel together as we are a new team. However, tonight (Tuesday) we have picked up on our teamwork," said Baliber after the game.
source: The Brunei Times
photo by: Raul Padernal
Monday, November 16, 2009
PiGA - Pinoy Golfers Around Farewell Game
The PiGA-Pinoy Golfers Around held a farewell game to "Manny Santuili" at Pantai Mentiri Golf Club Yesterday.
Leones lifts Palm past ABMS
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Monday, November 16, 2009
PALM CAFE left it till late to defeat ABMS 96-78 in their Group A match of the regular seven stars category of the LBC Cup at the Brunei Basketball Association court in Batu Bersurat yesterday.
Billed as the final preview of the tournament, Geve Leones had a game-high 29 points for Palm Cafe and Danny Felicilda contributed 19 points.
On the other hand, Don Dadis Mordeno led ABMS with 24 points and Rhoy Binas chipped in 20.
Palm Cafe were in the driving seat for most of the game until ABMS picked up their full court man-to-man pressure defence that allowed them to rally in the fourth quarter to tie the match at 69 apiece with seven minutes left in the game.
However, a well rested Leones took charge to carry his team in the closing stages of the game dishing the ball to his open teammates after drawing multiple defenders.
ABMS were made to rue their missed chances as they found it difficult to convert their shots.
In addition, exhaustion crept in and they couldn't catch up with the faster Palm Cafe team resulting in their first loss in the competition.
"We were very lucky especially that all the players stepped up and gave it their best in the game. They played well and followed all the instructions that were given," said Lito Porlahe, the playing coach of Palm Cafe, after the victory.
Porlahe rested Leones in the third quarter and this allowed ABMS to get back into the game.
ABMS used the opportunity to reduce their half time 54-41 deficit to 67-61 going into the final stanza.
"I had to sit him (Leones) out to prepare for the crucial final quarter. I went with the smaller line up then to make it a fast game," explained Porlahe.
"Overall I am satisfied with the performance as we didn't get any practice last week. I believe we stand a chance to win the competition if we can keep it going at this rate."
In the day's early game, GILR Wildcats notched up their third straight win with an 82-68 triumph over Liga Bumiputera in Group B.
Randolf Vinas topscored for the Wildcats with 29 points while Jamri Ramlee led Liga Bumiputera with 16 points.
MK Super Kids, meanwhile, easily overcame Nueva Ecija Patriot 78-52 in their 45 years old and above match.
Rey Abieras led MK Super Kids with 15 points.
source: The Brunei Times
Monday, November 16, 2009
Billed as the final preview of the tournament, Geve Leones had a game-high 29 points for Palm Cafe and Danny Felicilda contributed 19 points.
On the other hand, Don Dadis Mordeno led ABMS with 24 points and Rhoy Binas chipped in 20.
Palm Cafe were in the driving seat for most of the game until ABMS picked up their full court man-to-man pressure defence that allowed them to rally in the fourth quarter to tie the match at 69 apiece with seven minutes left in the game.
However, a well rested Leones took charge to carry his team in the closing stages of the game dishing the ball to his open teammates after drawing multiple defenders.
ABMS were made to rue their missed chances as they found it difficult to convert their shots.
In addition, exhaustion crept in and they couldn't catch up with the faster Palm Cafe team resulting in their first loss in the competition.
"We were very lucky especially that all the players stepped up and gave it their best in the game. They played well and followed all the instructions that were given," said Lito Porlahe, the playing coach of Palm Cafe, after the victory.
Porlahe rested Leones in the third quarter and this allowed ABMS to get back into the game.
ABMS used the opportunity to reduce their half time 54-41 deficit to 67-61 going into the final stanza.
"I had to sit him (Leones) out to prepare for the crucial final quarter. I went with the smaller line up then to make it a fast game," explained Porlahe.
"Overall I am satisfied with the performance as we didn't get any practice last week. I believe we stand a chance to win the competition if we can keep it going at this rate."
In the day's early game, GILR Wildcats notched up their third straight win with an 82-68 triumph over Liga Bumiputera in Group B.
Randolf Vinas topscored for the Wildcats with 29 points while Jamri Ramlee led Liga Bumiputera with 16 points.
MK Super Kids, meanwhile, easily overcame Nueva Ecija Patriot 78-52 in their 45 years old and above match.
Rey Abieras led MK Super Kids with 15 points.
source: The Brunei Times
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Larry lifts Barracudas
Yee Chun Leong
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Sunday, November 15, 2009
REGGIE LARRY's 32-point performance on his debut lifted the Barracudas to their first home win with a 91-86 triumph over the Thailand Tigers last night in their Asean Basketball League (ABL) match at the Indoor Stadium of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.
"It just felt good. I didn't think that I was in shape with the jetlag and all, but I managed to put in almost the full 40 minutes," said Larry, who put in just under 39 minutes in the game that ended the Barracudas' three-match slump.
"We just didn't know what we were doing in the first half and came back as a team in the second half. My teammates trusted me and I trusted them. It was not me alone but everyone on the team who contributed by dropping their shots that gave us the win," added the 23-year-old forward.
Barracudas' other American import, Mike Pilgrim, had a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds and Leo Avenido chipped in 16 points.
On the other hand, Chaz Briggs and Ratdech Kruatiwa each had 17 points for the Tigers while Ikenna Nwankwo had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
The Barracudas came out storming playing with a full court pressure defence as they opened up a 17-7 lead midway through the opening period.
The hosts were playing a more uptempo game, relying on their fastbreaks and were cleaning the boards.
The Tigers, meanwhile, depended on their three-pointers to get back in the game as they managed to close out the first quarter just down 24-25.
The tides turned in the second period as the Tigers came out with their own full court pressure defence taking the lead at 40-33 midway through the quarter.
The visitors were not giving the Barracudas any easy points hustling back on defence and boxing out their opponents.
The Tigers extended their advantage to 55-43 heading into halftime.
The Barracudas came out a different team in the second half and started off the quarter with an 8-0 run to bring the score to 58-63.
The hosts were doing a better job on defence to limit their opponents from getting open looks from the outside by rotating well, but remained down 65-73 heading into the final stanza.
The Barracudas were relying on the partnership of Larry and Pilgrim to draw multiple defenders as they were passing the ball to the open man, knocking down shots from three-point territory.
The hosts regained the lead through Larry's dunk with less than two minutes left in the game at 86-84. Both teams were neck and neck in the final minutes of the game until Don Camaso hit a crucial three-pointer down the stretch with less than a minute left and captain Francis 'Kiko' Adriano, who has 15 points, made a reverse lay up to make it a two-possession game at 91-84 that sealed the victory.
"It was the energy that helped us win tonight (Saturday). He (Larry) is the right person for the team," said coach Bong Ramos.
"At the start of the game, I told the team that our opponents were very good three-point shooters. But the players underestimated them by not covering the perimeter and thought they were just lucky," added Ramos.
"They changed their attitude in the second half and came up with many defensive stops," continued the 40-year-old Filipino mentor.
Asked about his latest import's performance, the ex-Indonesia national coach replied: "It is only his first game. He's only been here for three days and he's already in tip top shape. I'm very satisfied with what he's brought to the team."
In the day's earlier game, the Singapore Slingers escaped with a 61-59 win over Satria Muda BritAma at the BritAma Arena in Jakarta.
American imports, Kyle Jeffers and Michael LeBlanc, topscored for the Slingers with 14 points. Jeffers and LeBlance added 14 and 10 rebounds repectively for a double-double.
On the other hand, Nakiea Miller and Alex Hartman each scored 13 points for Satria Muda. Miller also added 13 rebounds for his team for a double-double.
The Barracudas are now in third place with eight points while the Tigers remain at the bottom of the table with six points.
source: The Brunei Times
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"It just felt good. I didn't think that I was in shape with the jetlag and all, but I managed to put in almost the full 40 minutes," said Larry, who put in just under 39 minutes in the game that ended the Barracudas' three-match slump.
"We just didn't know what we were doing in the first half and came back as a team in the second half. My teammates trusted me and I trusted them. It was not me alone but everyone on the team who contributed by dropping their shots that gave us the win," added the 23-year-old forward.
On the other hand, Chaz Briggs and Ratdech Kruatiwa each had 17 points for the Tigers while Ikenna Nwankwo had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
The Barracudas came out storming playing with a full court pressure defence as they opened up a 17-7 lead midway through the opening period.
The hosts were playing a more uptempo game, relying on their fastbreaks and were cleaning the boards.
The Tigers, meanwhile, depended on their three-pointers to get back in the game as they managed to close out the first quarter just down 24-25.
The tides turned in the second period as the Tigers came out with their own full court pressure defence taking the lead at 40-33 midway through the quarter.
The visitors were not giving the Barracudas any easy points hustling back on defence and boxing out their opponents.
The Tigers extended their advantage to 55-43 heading into halftime.
The Barracudas came out a different team in the second half and started off the quarter with an 8-0 run to bring the score to 58-63.
The hosts were doing a better job on defence to limit their opponents from getting open looks from the outside by rotating well, but remained down 65-73 heading into the final stanza.
The Barracudas were relying on the partnership of Larry and Pilgrim to draw multiple defenders as they were passing the ball to the open man, knocking down shots from three-point territory.
The hosts regained the lead through Larry's dunk with less than two minutes left in the game at 86-84. Both teams were neck and neck in the final minutes of the game until Don Camaso hit a crucial three-pointer down the stretch with less than a minute left and captain Francis 'Kiko' Adriano, who has 15 points, made a reverse lay up to make it a two-possession game at 91-84 that sealed the victory.
"It was the energy that helped us win tonight (Saturday). He (Larry) is the right person for the team," said coach Bong Ramos.
"At the start of the game, I told the team that our opponents were very good three-point shooters. But the players underestimated them by not covering the perimeter and thought they were just lucky," added Ramos.
"They changed their attitude in the second half and came up with many defensive stops," continued the 40-year-old Filipino mentor.
Asked about his latest import's performance, the ex-Indonesia national coach replied: "It is only his first game. He's only been here for three days and he's already in tip top shape. I'm very satisfied with what he's brought to the team."
In the day's earlier game, the Singapore Slingers escaped with a 61-59 win over Satria Muda BritAma at the BritAma Arena in Jakarta.
American imports, Kyle Jeffers and Michael LeBlanc, topscored for the Slingers with 14 points. Jeffers and LeBlance added 14 and 10 rebounds repectively for a double-double.
On the other hand, Nakiea Miller and Alex Hartman each scored 13 points for Satria Muda. Miller also added 13 rebounds for his team for a double-double.
The Barracudas are now in third place with eight points while the Tigers remain at the bottom of the table with six points.
source: The Brunei Times
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