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Manila Bombers Season 16 Off-season News Reel

Montejo scores 30 in a win over Ants (33254519)

Down by 4 by the start of the 4th quarter, the Bombers relied on their stingy defense to win 93-81. Montejo scored 10 of his 30 points in this quarter to provide enough offense to steal the game. This game proved to be pivotal as it gave the Bombers one more win than Ants, coupled with a good point differential, allowed the Bombers to promote to League II.3.

Ants eliminated the Bombers from the playoffs for the second straight season (35735897)

Balionis Slodkus looked unstoppable as he poured in 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Ants to a 100-81 victory over the Bombers. Corono, still out of shape, did his best to match that production with 20 points and 11 rebounds but similar to the previous year, he got little help from his team mates.

Renan Daduya retires after 6 seasons with the Bombers

Once the starting center for the team, Renan Daduya mostly stayed on the bench near the end of his career. During that time, he mainly served as a mentor for his team mates, giving advice and sharing his experiences.

After the team acquired Boguslaw Rogalski, it held a press conference announcing his retirement. Daduya, although a bit down, thanked the team and his team mates for everything. He has a career average of 9.95 points, 8.81 rebounds, 4.80 assists, 1.78 steals and 1.71 blocks, exhibiting an all around game. After his retirement, only 3 players are left from the inaugural roster namely, Hochadel, Bahay and Trespeses.

Manila Bombers pick Rading Chiu with the 14th pick in the III.10 Season 16 draft

Scouts of the team all agreed that this draft class is weak. However, they got an acceptable player in Rading Chiu. Now, the team is comtemplating whether to send him overseas to develop or to keep him. The second and third picks of the team are Lister Canong and Eranio Jose Solis respectively. Canong is already transferred to another team while Solis awaits if any team wishes to get his services.

Bombers promote to League II.3

In one of the most unexpected events, the team promotes through bot cleanup. Even manager PH-Greedy did not believe it when the news was announced to him. However, after scouting the competition, he realized that he has a long way to go before his team can really compete, let alone stay in this division. As a first step in solving this problem, he obtains the service of French point guard François Salvat to help the team.

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Manila Bombers edge out CleMeNZas Spaghetti Sauce 92-86 to win the III.1 Season 18 Championship

As the last few seconds ticked on the clock, Daniel Corono looked up the scoreboard and raised his arms. Finally, after 4 seasons with the team, he delivered a championship.

Through the first three quarters, both teams traded bucket after bucket with CleMeNZas Spaghetti Sauce clinging on a small lead. However, midway through the third quarter, the Bombers' fortune changed. Starting forward Prince Albert Pekitpekit fouled out and All-star guard Marion Sedigo aggravated his injury after being fouled by Estrera. This left the team with 5 players who were forced to play until the end of the game.

At the start of the fourth quarter, even though they were down by a point, the Bombers coached believed that they would cruise to an easy victory as their opponent were shorthanded. However, Tian Jianchao, a former NT player, had other plans. He would plowed his way through the Bombers' interior defense possession after possession. But later on, he finally ran out of gas while the balanced offense of their opponent continued to run. Later attempts at a comeback became futile when starting power forward Elviro Ching fouled out of the game, replaced by a lucky fan. The Bombers then hit free throws late in the game to seal the victory and the championship.

Just thought I try my hand at writing an article.

The Return of the Mokong

Team Mokong is one of the new teams to be added to the "ultra-competitive" II.4 League this season but Team Mokong is no stranger to League 2 competition nor are they a new face around here. In 10 seasons that the team has existed, they've been in League 2 3 times, twice in II.4.

Team Mokong had a fairy tale start when a group of role players exceeded all expectations and started dominating both League's 3 and 4 before being stopped in II.3 on their 4th season.

When asked about their return to League 2 competition, team manager and coach, Mokong answered, "During our first stint here in League 2, it became a wake up call of how competitive it is here in this League. We realized that we were not yet ready then so we went back to League 3 to hone our skills and to build up the team's chemistry and confidence."

It was during their last stint in II.4 when they were able to draft then promising rookie, Edgardo Discar, who is now a part of the U21 National Team. Edgardo Discar has shown a lot of potential and has been developing very well behind superstar Rading Sanglay. "Ed is like little brother to me. I am very proud of what he has achieved in such a short amount of time. The U21 National Team will be very exciting to watch this year.", Rading said after Discar's appointment to the National Team.

"Everything that happens has a purpose. And I believe that our time is now.", Mokong was quoted as saying after they won their League 3 Championship for the 3rd time.

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Gryffinclaws' Happy and Sad endings

At Hogwards last Thursday March 22,2012, Manila Bombers' went to Hogwards to battle Gryffinclaws to advance in the next round in the Philippines Cup. After the 3rd quarter, Gryffinclaws was leading by 7. But when the 4th Quarter came in, Manila Bombers bombed the place by getting in a 19-4 run. But the match was secured by the Bombers at the last 30 seconds of the match at 88-85 which Manila Bombers was leading. Bomber's Izhar Kuperman was injured after being fouled by Jacinto Moreno Cala which was celebrated by the Gryffinclaws fans because Kuperman played a great game with a double-double and 7 assists amd 4 steals but for the players of both teams wasn't happy of what Cala did. But both teams was happy to know that Kuperman won't miss any games for the Bombers. But at the last 30 seconds of the game Gryffinclaws Goran Vuletić can't get the rebound even Gryffinclaws Center Maximiliano Castillo can't even touch the ball. At the final whistle all Gryffinclaws fans and staff was heartbroken with the lost in the close match against Manila Bombers at 90-85

But two days later, Gryffinclaws had to forget about that match to play against ellas labang. Maximiliano Castillo and Esteban Heguy had double doubles to win against ellas labang by a huge blowout, 131-25. This is the first time in the history of the Gryffinclaws to win by over 100 points. When the fans and players looked at the big screen to look at the standings we all hoped to be 2nd place this time. But everyone in the arena celebrated after knowing the Gryffinclaws are now first place over the favorite to win the season, Ciudad Grande Home Owners. Gryffinclaws' PR Manager, József Gráf, said: We will try to be the first place until the end of the season, I know it is going to be hard with Ciudad Grande Home Owners right on our tails but we can do it for the fans. For today Gryffinclaws only problem is batchoy if Gryffinclaws goes to the Finals to win the season.

Nice game, sinuwerte lang ako. :P

Sayo din:) talo talaga ako nung 4th quarter.

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New Season Blues

Francis Calo's return to league 2.4 debut ended in a bad note as Zebu Mayas lost its first game of Season 22 110-116 in overtime against the always dangerous Fleaiz. Francis Calo a former player of league 2.4 team Cebu Lakers, forced the game into overtime on a 3 point shot at the last six seconds of the 4th quarter, scored 33 points to lead all scorers on 14-20 shooting while hauling down 9 rebounds and 2 assists but Zebu Mayas was outrebounded 35 to 50 and was massacred also in the assists department 19 to 36. Mario Ga of Fleaiz lead his team with a balanced scoring attack with 23 points.

Owner and Manager of Zebu Mayas was visibly disappointed with the first game lost and this is what he had to say. "We lost a very close game as our young players got rattled by the rowdy and very loud crowd during overtime. Rizaldy Suguilon, last seasons assists champ of league 2.4 also had a bad game as he fouled out and only had 8 assists. Hopefully as the season goes our young team will find its bearings and not get rattled in close away games. And hopefully we will do better this season and not be in the relegation match at the end of the season again."

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Back at 2.4. What's next? 3.12?


After 4 seasons in PPL, the Pro Tambays are now back league league 2.4. It is the manager's decision to demote the team, instead, he got his 2 "future players" namely Ernest "Sofa King"(oops) Pacquing (26682165) and Ulan "The Rainmain" Cantara (26681016).I'm planning to train these guys not as the team's core but for the future of our NT. I will make them the best SF the Pilipinas ever had, well hopefully. PH-cezzz said.

The two unriped guys of course had struggle playing with the top guns in PPL last season but "Sofa King" bounced backed in the team's first game vs Tugar&Tweety in season 22 scoring 36 points with 16/31 FG. Not bad for being trained in just one season. I hope to see some more actions on him, on the two, he's the most skilled and suprisingly, he improves a lot than the other prospect. - team trainer Somkiat Hannarong said.

The management is very excited on the team's future and looking to bounce back in basketball next season when they will be relegated on league 3.

PPL Season Openers, Action Packed with Five Games Going Down To the Wire

With a total of three overtime periods, the first games of the season show how competitive the top league in the Philippines is.

Down by two points, Gaudioso Dabandan tried a long three on Wojciech Biegaj but missed. Dabandan grabbed the offensive rebound and missed another shot on Biegaj as the MarineAdmirals hold on to a 98-96 victory.

After the defending champions Another Round unveiled their banner, Lonely Hearts Club quickly went to work outscoring their opponents 28-15 in the first quarter. Another Round would come roaring back getting the lead after the third. Lonely Hearts Club made another run in the fourth and Kristóf Mellár hit a three with 18 seconds left to tie the game at 95-95. During overtime, Lonely Hearts Club used their momentum to get a 6 point lead with around 2 minutes remaining. Another Round however finished the game with a 11-2 run on their way to a 108-103 victory.

After three quarters, Pampanga Dragons have a 14 point lead over Jam All Star. However, Jam All Star made a run in the fourth quarter which cut down the lead to 3. Pampanga Dragons countered with a run of their own to get a seemingly insurmountable 7 point lead with 37 seconds left. With starters Derrick Pendon and Francesco Santarpia fouled out, Jec-Jec Tejano took matters into his own hands by launching a 3 point barrage. Helped by missed free throws by Calvert Porter, they were able to cut down the lead to 2 points. Fouled by Julius Mamicpic with one second left, Gonçalo Gil paid back the kindness by missing free throws of his own. Zhou Mingsong was able to grab the offensive rebound, but missed a tough shot as the Pampanga Dragons were able to escape with a 105-103 victory.

Down by 3 with 6 seconds left, Reijo Ferm hits a 3 point shot to tied the game. Loh Leong Tong steals the ball at the buzzer to prevent a possible game winning shot by WPS Sentinels. On overtime, WPS Sentinels again obtained a 6 point lead with seconds remaining in the clock. A three by Juraj Povrazník, a steal by Charlie Pelesco and a three by Pelesco later, WPS Sentinels find themselves in another overtime period, where they ran out of gas and were outscored 12-3. The final score is 126-117 remedial kings.

Marc-Pascal Glueckert hit two threes over the last minute of the game to tie the game at 90. After a strong defense on the next possesion, Andrés Barceló was fouled on a driving layup and converted on one of two shots to give dilata a 91-90 win over Jungle Bolo .45.

Dagonoy Valets maintains a 14 point lead at the first quarter to beat Team Polydozel 94-78 in their return to PPL.

Dahlia Mavericks starts out strong, getting a 3 point lead after three quarters, but is outscored 27-8 by the Manila Bombers in the 4th quarter on their way to a 90-74 win.

palengke brawlers used a 32-17 run in the third quarter to get a 105-93 win over memongs.

Last edited by Greedy at 12/2/2012 8:41:19 AM

Nice! Oo nga eh, napagod yun players ko sa 4th. ;)

Here's mine: (Can you guys read it?)
(http://www.buzzerbeater.com/community/pressblog.aspx?Thre...)

Last edited by LA-Nicolo Maro at 12/2/2012 10:10:38 AM