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Defense pays off big time

Asides from their offensive power consisting of Hipolito Guarnes, Mervyn Jamora, and Melencio Tanas, team Polydozel can be also prided with their supreme defense. Even those offensive threats, can carry a prominent defensive assignment.

And the primary core of their defense, is the front-court main man Simeon Tongson.

Asides from his supreme 27 rebound performance against the Wandsworth Demons, and also his record breaking 10 steals performance in Season 4 against Jaguarz!!!, Tongson again broke his personal and league record when he produced 11 steals against Rynzer Force when they beat the Home team by the score 93-79 last night in the Rynzer Force Coliseum.

Tongson made an inspiring performance. despite having only 4 points, Tongson managed to get a double-double with 13 rebounds, along with his steals. Tongson's sudden shift from a low post threat, into a defensive specialist puzzled Rynzer Force into giving away a victory.

"Tongson is a great contributor for our team." says the team coach. "He was always a threat for offense and he knew that, so he managed to shift his focus to defense instead, where we always thought that that is his comfort zone."

Along with his steals and rebounds, he also had 4 assists, and 2 blocks.

"He never had any thought that offense is his strength." Says the team trainer Cristobal Key. "It was defense that his inner strength will flow out to."

Mervyn Jamora provided the offense, scoring 29 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals in 43 minutes, scoring 14 in the first quarter alone. Juppert Zamora exploded for 26 points.

"The guards were inspired and they provided the assistance for the win." added by the coach.

After their win against the Negros Slashers, team Polydozel seem pumped up.

"I guess we really want to win, rather than losing." says Hipolito Guarnes, who was defended heavily and produced 12 points, and 6 rebounds.

Nolie Corneja, considering his last game wearing a Polydozel jersey, scored 2 points in 12 minutes.

"I never thought that this is my moment." says Cornja, who didn't seem to be disappointed. "we come up with a win, whether i scored or not, I'm happy."

As of this time, Corneja never rested and he is on his way to play for an Italian team in division IV.

Simeon Tongson had a piece of his mind regarding Corneja's future at his new club, hours before their bon voyage/game win celebration.

"He backed the team up when we were at the bottom leagues, I think there's no difference when another team needs his help." says Tongson.

Last edited by Katchafire Collie at 6/10/2008 4:53:41 PM

Jubas Beasts, early champs?

It is halfway through the 5th season. With 10 games, many teams were making some moves, which is usually done before the season All-Star break. One of which, is team Polydozel, putting their veteran gunner Nolie Corneja into the transfer list. Speculations of a coming purchase of a player is near to possible. Any good prospects being bought might mean that they will certainly have a place in the playoffs.

A move that the Jubas Beasts made early on the season.

The Jubas Beasts management are masters of the transfer list environment. Even before the start of the season, they are acquiring players that might help their team win the title, as the trophy did slip away on their fingers last season as they were eliminated by the tyrants, but now suffering, Celestial Fury in the conference finals.

10-0 is the current standing of Jubas Beasts. And there's no sign of weakness, they might have a flawless season.

"The Beasts are the team to beat in the Great 8 conference." says Sports personality Chino Trinidad. "Someone must stop their rhythm before it's too late."

NT Player Jorge Sarabia's presence and offensive prowess carried the team on their desired destination, with Chinese National gunman Liang Wai Cheng, and Marlon Kintanar, Noel Louzada, Jorge Olivares providing offensive help.

"They're a completely balanced team, a dangerously balanced team." Says Ed Picson, sports journalist. Who couldn't agree more?

The Beasts had an average scoring of 96.7 points per game, with 54.1 rebounds per, and 16 assists per. With 5 blocks per game and 14.3 steals. Consider also the almost 40% shooting of the team on the field, and 35% on outside shooting.

"There's no one that could match up the Beasts today. That's why some teams look at the transfer list to look for additional help, just to get by."added Picson.

LOL @ Chino Trinidad

"kung nakita mo talaga itong bata na to, iba talaga ang hubog ng katawan"

"Ayun! bumato siya ng Ala Hoy na tira!"

"parang drinawing ang tira!"

quotes from the man himself hahaha

wahahaha... oo, kanina nga lang daming hinirit nung game 3... hahaha

Round 6 domination

32 teams. 16 games. 4 more rounds. 1 winner.

Round 6 sizzles in this week as the match-ups of the said round was announced. Almost half of the teams are from Division II.

This smells like the future is coming on strong for the PPL.

One notable match-up is between the league II.2, Big 8 4th seeder, The Creators playing host to the league II.3, Great 8 2nd seed Demonix, two of the fifteen finalists representing league II prefecture. Among them are heavy favorites Hoes, Mobsters United, and Team Monstars.

League II.2, however, bears the most teams participating in the cup, with 8 (Hoes, Mobsters United, chiqboys, The Creators, Team Monstars, Naga Flyers, Pinoy Noob, and Letran Knights).

League II.4 is second with 3 representatives (Kims Lover, Magnolia Beverage Masters, and Hope Christian School), and League II.1 with 2 teams representing (ribolucneic acid and PILIPINAS NATIONALS). League II.3 also have 2 teams for the cup (SPIS Dragonz and Demonix)

The PPL also have a hefty number of participants in the cup, with 5. (defending champs Jubas Beasts, PPL season 4 champs Trailblazers United, PPL new promotee Pampanga Dragons, PPL Season 3 champions Air 21 Express, and #1 seeded BOT team in the country Celestial Fury)

Nellas inspiring at home win

Hernando Nellas, Season 3's top 4 scorer, and one of the leagues aging veteran, has been battling it out for a long time since his stay at the PPL. He has long been criticized as this season's out-of-season veteran. A star scorer who after 2 seasons, has run out of gas.

Compared to his scoring percentage of above .500 in Season 3 to this season's .350, his playing time decreased from 36 minutes per game, to 29 minutes, Nellas is clearly seen that his gas might be out sooner than later.

However, his home court performance of 20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and two blocks, off the bench, says that he might not be out just yet.

The senior player dropped a total of 9 in 10 free throws in the first half, making him the player at the half, with 14.

However, the main man of the game is big man Simeon Tongson, who managed to seize a magnificent double-double performance, nabbing 11 points and 22 rebounds, along with 5 assists and a steal.

"The big boys really did it for us" says the team coach. "Our rebounds and inside defense aided our plays and to win the game against such a veteran team."

"The team is playing more and more on team offense than making their own plays, which is good as they really are becoming more unpredictable."

The only thing that is obvious to predict is the fact that Melencio Tanas, the team's two-time first scorer and Season 3 MVP, who only played 13 minutes, producing only 3 assists.

"He over-exerted himself during the scrimmage game last Thursday and because of the fatigue, he was pulled out early.

"We told him to relax and just enjoy the game but he exerted mo re effort, more than their championship game last season." says Cristobal Key, Polydozel trainer.

"He, and Herminio Coujuancgo were battling it out in the scrimmages, and [Tanas] managed to book out 40 points in that game."

Team Polydozel's next opponent is the Pampanga Dragons, another new promotee to the PPL. and the last new breeds of the league that team Polydozel will face. It is only Pampanga Dragons' 2nd time to face a new promoted team.

Team Polydozel and Pampanga Dragons are the only teams who are undefeated against new promoteds, with 2-0 and 1-0, respectively.

"They're a good team and they'll be hard to play against." says Pampanga Dragons high scorer Caesar Baldonado. "But our system is a hardworking defensive-type one and I'm sure that it will be a good battle coming this Tuesday."

Gut check time

Ubaldo Nudalo made the country proud once again with an amazing 41 point, 11 rebound performance yesterday as they faced the Malaysian National team and came up with the win, 114 - 128, held at the SUNS_BOLL, Japan.

Along with his impressive performance, he also came up with 7 assists, a three, and 6 blocks.

He was somehow having a 'showdown' with the Malaysian PF Muhammad Hairulnizam bin Ithnin, as the Malaysian scored 36 points, with 15 rebounds, in 41 minutes. Nudalo played the whole game.

"Our gunners couldn't make decent shots from the perimeters, this is where we would want to hurt them. So we tried our luck grinding the inside zone instead. Nudalo didn't let us down." says one NT staff.

"He was working hard, and enjoying the game at the same time." says La Fenice Basket PF Wilhelm Carillo. "If he's like that the whole time, i might not have my playing time." he says it with a grin.

Jhoaden Nordista dropped 26 points, 9 of them from the fourth quarter, and 9 assists. and Ruel Garvez managed to shut down the Malaysia center while giving an offensive 16 points, 16 rebound surge.

Jubas Beast's court General, Jorge Sarabia, played the whole game, and he managed to get 7 points, shooting 2 of 6 (1 three point), 6 rebounds, and 19 assists.

"he, and Nudalo came up with good plays, with Sarabia's good looks to the basket, Nudalo came up with the big points." says Brandon Vera, UFC fighter who was on the audience.

"This is one of the things that makes you proud of being a pinoy." says Vera.

And who wouldn't? if the National team manages to win one more game, this secures their spot at the qualifiers and will represent their Pool for the BuzzerBeater Asia Championship Tournament.

wow career hign in assists yun para kay Sarabia...

wow! goodluck sa national players sa mga succeeding games!

High-scoring thriller ends in team Polydozel win (Part 1)

What could be more better than to have a thrilling ball game?

Many considered the game between the visiting team Polydozel, and the Pampanga Dragons, one of the highlights of the season, as these two teams playing against each other like it was a knockout game, fighting for a spot in the finals, right at the start of the second half of the season. Although, team Polydozel racked up the win with the score of 121-119.

It's the battle between the Dragon's and team Polydozel's offensive proficiency. Taken from statistics, team Polydozel has a higher ratio, with 98.6 as to 90.3, than Pampanga Dragons, with 90.9 as to 95.

However, Pampanga Dragons got the upper hand in the first half, displaying excellent display of team defense, gang rebounding, and forcing team Polydozel some pressure to foul, resulting in three Polydozel players to foul trouble.

At the start of the game, both seem to be in beat, and determined to wiin the game, open jumpers and contested shots alike are bucketing in. Pampanga Dragons' run began when a late first quarter collapse on team Polydozel, a three point foul on Mervyn Jamora, and a play from Pampanga Dragon's Caesar Baldonado converted into a three pointer to end the first quarter, 29-35.

The first half ended leaving the fans in excitement, as team Polydozel brandished some extraordinary assists, and key steals. However, the lead was never cut down, as they were still trailing, 59-65.

Six minutes gone by and still dead even in the third quarter. and the table seems to have turned, as the away team's Full court defense was in effect. And it came in the right time. Melencio Tanas managed to have a steal and helped the Polydozels to minimize the Dragon lead to the score 74-76. Another Tanas three, 77-76, then, a Bernardino Aidar jumper, 77-78. lead change after lead change, a once predicted blowout turned into a showdown and a close match. At the end of the quarter, Pampanga Dragons retained their lead. 89-96.

The Dragons fought hard to maintain their lead. They managed to do that in three quarters, and fans in the Pampanga Dragon's arena couldn't be more happier. Who would've thought that team Polydozel hides something in their closet?

They unleashed a series of defensive-to-offense plays. "When you have the lead, you don't know if we're running." says Melencio Tanas, who did steals and force the shots into foul attempts. Soon they were having a 9-3 run, then into a 22-7 run, fans now feeling the tense of the situation. Now, team Polydozel is having a 7 point lead.

Pampanga Dragons managed to break the lead, and it's back to an even ball game.