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Nellas MIA

Team Polydozel big man Hernando Nellas is absent in the recent game against Pampanga Dragons, sources said.

There are comment from the rumor mill suggesting that Hernando Nellas, in another silent move by team Polydozel, has been transferred by an undisclosed sum.

Until we hear further notice, we might as well believe that this is still close into being a rumor.

CPP-NPA Team Manager Leaves With Heavy Heart

Manila, Philippines - In an unexpected move, CPP-NPA Team Owner has decided to let go of Team Manager Kumander Dante. His last game with the team was a Scrimmage against the Spring Chickens, which they won 98-73(6030149).

"The 3-0 mini winning-streak was a perfect goodbye to the team," said Kumander Dante, tears slowly building up in his eyes. "I have led this team to the PPL, and I believe that my work here is done. It is time to move on and begin helping other teams achieve the same dream of reaching the top."

"There are a few teams I have been quite interested with, especially in the II.2 division. That league will always have a special place in my heart, thats where Team CPP-NPA and I began," said Kumander Dante. Rumor has it that K. Dante is now talking with the newly established ADMU Blue Eagles. It's going to be hard once again as they will still have a barricade to go through. The Hoes, Mobster United, and Mean Monstars won't make this an easy task for hopeful II.2 winners.

CPP-NPA team manager will be replaced by a certain person named Compu Bot.

Next up for CPP-NPA is a private league game against Team Cold Fish.

TrailBlazers United lucky to advance in the Philippine Cup season 5

El Rio- TrailBlazers United hotshot Ubaldo Nudalo almost single handedly lifted the team last thursday against Kims Lover with score 88-82 in overtime.

The score is deadlocked each time the quarter ends, 16-16; 17-17;19-19;23-23. Trailblazers just cant seem to set blaze on their trail against Kims Lover. Erman Nezih had a hard time contributing to the team who scored 4 pts in 16 mins. and despite the hotshot sinking in the ball for 35pts and grabbing 17rebounds.

"Im looking forward to the Cup Championship. Even if it means getting through the eye of the needle." coach Aldo said full of enthusiasm during the press conference. Aldo is winning 83% of his games this season in the PPL.

Mr. hotshot Ubaldo Nudalo was everything but humble and modest about his performance in the cup. "My teammates cant even help me on the court. Too bad, i was trying to create assists but they cant finish it! I dont know what happened to Erman Nezih that he had a bad day, I dont know why coach Aldo didnt let Ellis Pador play with me. We almost lost this game if it wasnt for me! This season we lost 3 competitive games including the prestigous international cup, BB Best... I didnt play those 3 games! I wish coach Aldo would have a second thought not letting me play! I mean I need playing time on the court! tonight, I will play against the mighty Jubas Beasts. I hope my guys can help me out through. With individuals, you can win matches but you cant win titles" Superstar getting BIGhead mode.

Tonight is also the scheduled game for the clash between Trailblazers United and Jubas Beasts in Ubaldo Nudalo Memorial Stadium! call 911-1111 for ticket reservations.

Tuesday the 13th

There are at least 3-4 games that are quite a head-turn in day 13 of the PPL. Headed by the much anticipated game between the conference best's: Great 8 #1, and PPL's #2 seeded Trailblazers United vs. Big 8 and PPL's #1 seeded Jubas Beasts.

The leagues' finest will be facing each other for the first time, and the Trailblazers will be the 13th team to try to blemish the Beasts' flawless run in the league this season.

All throughout their run this season, Jubas Beasts only lost four times this season (their BBB elimination and three more losses in an exclusive league) bringing their season record overall (PPL record, Philippine cup record, exclusive league record, BBB record) to 22-4.

Another anticipated match-up is between Rogen Tamala, and Queens Coast, against the rest of CPP-NPA. A win against Queens Coast could smell trouble in the Big 8 lower tier, en route to a more dramatic battle for the remaining two spots in the playoffs.

The televised match between H.P., visiting team Polydozel, is another game to be watched out for. Team Polydozel, the newly promoted team, is playing better than par at this moment, and will try to steal a win against a veteran in the PPL, H.P., who is recently having a slump rally in the conference. This is somewhat an awkward situation for team Polydozel, because even though H.P. is slumping in the PPL, they are still in the running for the Philippine cup, now in round 7, more known as the "Sweet 16" round. They have to wonder what line-up will they be facing later on.

One other match-up, possibly one of the games that would be most watched, is the match between Rynzer Force and Sta. Lucia Realtors. The Realtors and the Force have been playing inconsistent these days and a win for either teams could provide a boost in the form and enthusiasm.

Given their stand and form, the RED ROBINS has also been the team to beat today, racking up 9 straight wins in the PPL, the RED ROBINS proved again this season that they are one of the teams who are worthy to be respected. With a 10-2 record, and with the mighty Beasts facing the team sharing their #2 spot, if anything goes to their favor, the RED ROBINS might take the sole #2 spot, assuming they win against the ailing San Miguel Beermen. who is still searching for their second win.

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THE BEASTS SUFFER THEIR FIRST LOSS OF THE SEASON

The top teams of the PPL divisions faced-off last night at the Ubaldo Memorial Stadium for another classic game. The Jubas Beasts and the Trailblazers United have brought out their top guns for this game. The Trailblazers are headed by their franchise player Ubaldo Nudalo who will be bringing his guaranteed double-double for the game. While the beasts are lead by their tri-captains Cheng, Louzada & Sarabia.

In the first quarter the Nudalo grabbed 8 rebounds allowing the Trailblazers to get a 22-13 lead. But in the second quarter the Beasts stepped-up their defense. Forcing the Trailblazers to commit turnovers and then converting them into points at the other end. After regrouping at the half-time break both teams then exchanged the leads with their own runs. But in the end we Cheng was not able to finish the plays set for him continuing his shooting drought and Nudalo showed why he is the best player in PPL with an MVP performance of 37 pts & 21 reb. The Trailblazers United won it 96-82 (4623349).

"First of all I would like to congratulate the Trailblazers for their win. It was a good one for them. Me and m boys are going to have a long talk about focus. Winning 12 straight league games means nothing if you can't win the important ones. In regards with Laway's slump, I don't know the answer. Something is bothering him but he's not speaking up. Maybe he needs to go home to his country this all-star break. The whole organization needs him to get his shooting rhythm back." Said Coach Alas in the post-game press conference.

Three of four Polydozels to start in the All-Star game (part 1)

After the final balloting, fans from all over the country anticipated the result on the coming all-star game, and whether who to start the game for both conferences were still a mystery.

Until last night, when the league organization announced the first 5 for the all-star game, as well as the itineraries for the all star weekend. It was close to what people have expected, particularly the lineup for the Great 8 All-stars. Sarabia, Taytay, and Tamala are automatic attendees, however, they will not be starting this seasons all star game, instead, the Negros Slashers tandem of Saenz and Trinidad will cover the backcourt slot for the Great 8 AS, while Noel Louzada (Jubas Beasts), Mansoor Omar Kahsib (Rynzer Force), and Simeon Ronquillo (Queen's Coast) will provide the front court garrison.

"Most fans are waiting to see the exciting tandem of the Slashers duo, who always bring an A-class entertainment on the court." says one sports analyzer.

"It is also an interesting line-up, considering that the number 1 scorer in the PPL won't start right away." added by the renown analyst.

The ones that are most talked and criticized about is the end result of the Big 8 AS, having three team Polydozel players to start for the Big 8, with Polydozel rookie point guard Juppert Zamora coming off the bench.

"Three Polydozel players to start with Ubaldo Nudalo... and tag them along with the number 1 assists leader in the league, Elever Tupas... this could be quite a match to see." says one PPL enthusiast and blogger.

Nudalo, a season MVP, three time all-star, Trailblazers United and National Team captain, is gonna have some help with the Polydozel center, and NT teammate Simeon Tongson on defense. While the scoring will be provided by Hipolito Guarnes (team Polydozel), making swift drives and perimeter jumpers, and Mervyn Jamora (team Polydozel), going to do the same, more on outside. And Elever Tupas (Sta. Lucia Realtors), having the privilege to make his magical passes, on to anyone, because any of them can score.

"I really expect a very promising performance from the assists leader." says the Big 8 coach. "I would only tell them to enjoy the whole game and I would not worry of the outcome, because I trust Tupas' court vision and decision-making." says the coach.

The Big 8 reserves is not to be overlooked at also, as most pundits believe that the Big 8 reserves "will represent the future of basketball."

"This season, the all-star game consists mostly on young bloods. Juppert Zamora (team Polydozel) could be the future Elever Tupas, and this game should be a great experience boost, as he will learn so much, being his teammate." says Ed Picson, resident analyst for the PPL and PBA.

"Pador (Trailblazers United) and Catilogo (CPP-NPA) are also players that I believe, will have a bright future in the PPL. And also don't forget Ruel Garvez (Air 21 Express)" says Picson.

"and another prominent addition of Ignacio Gelle (Sta. Lucia Realtors) to the lineup will give the Great 8 All-stars a run on their money." Picson added.



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Three of four Polydozels to start in the All-Star game (part 2)

They also announced the players who will be participating in the three point shootout. Jubas Beasts veteran Jorge Sarabia will be participating, along with Norman Johnson (H.P.), Christian Suropia (Devil Bats Deimon), Regie Castillo (CPP-NPA), Mervyn Jamora (team Polydozel), and Vitezslav Jurica (H.P.)

Sarabia, who is currently #1 in 3-point percentage, is predicted to be the favorite. While Castillo and Jurica are considered the dark horses of the competition, because of their clutch prowess.

"Sarabia is more on the half-court style of shooting threes... The Beasts rotates the ball until defense sags away on Sarabia, then banking the shot." says Anthony Suntay, PBA commentator.

"Even though Sarabia can do clutch and cold blooded dagger threes, Castillo and Jurica is my favorites to win the competition, because clutch threes is their forte." Suntay also added "..their style in making threes comes from fast paced offense, kickouts, and off-balance throws. And these two are good at it and are capable to throw three to five of those... even seven."

Ubaldo's Squad Lucky on 13th?

The controversial press conference for Ubaldo Nudalo last saturday proved the critics wrong that his head getting bigger after winning every game he played in PPL. Dominating the game against the Beasts, he played above his average PPG and RPG.

"It is a possibility that the Beasts are just unlucky on our 13th game and my squad just got lucky but i have a lot more games to prove that I can bring anyone's team down. The rivalry with Cheng, Louzada, Sarabia and my personal favorite Nora who gave me a hard time with the ball. I am still hoping that we could still play each other in the playoffs and the Philippine Cup." said Ubaldo Nudalo who is a little bit more humble this time.

"My boys was too tired to party tonight after a big win against the beasts. They put their best on the game and Im happy of the result.. i was doubtful of what the result was going to be before the game. I thought that we are going to lose against a good outside shooting team."

National Team eyeing for a key player in last spot

The National team coach issued a press release regarding the issue of a rebuilding effort in preparation for the second round of the BB Asia Championship. Held at the Ascott Makati Serviced Residence Manila.

"We are currently in talks with other teams submitting, maybe a videotape of their teams playing, so that we may get some players from them. And unfortunately, we haven't got anything in particular." says the worried coach.

"We are also releasing notices to other teams, regarding on our search, to find another point guard to add up to the squad." says Yeng Guiao, NT advisor and incumbent NT staff.

"We need to have help on the backcourt, especially on leading the offense. And i know it is hard to find premium type of filipino players, now that the PPL is having a handful of teams that support local talent." says Jason Webb, a sports commentator, analyzed in his blog.

Other bloggers, too, are forming in some kind of "network" to find good crop of players, interconnecting them all from other leagues. some sites giving their own pick prospects.

"Other sites give some players that they compare to our big men, like Nudalo and Cepeda and others." says one blog www.supportNT.com. "But one site is up to speed is the findtherightguard.com. This site really pertains to the one that the NT's really need, the 1 position."

"Too bad, their prospects were really few, and unknown, and i don't think that they are worthy to be backups for Sarabia." says Alan Future, basketball blogger, and site developer.

Polydozel failed to cause upset

Team Polydozel visits the Jubas Beasts hoping to add another loss to the home team. Hipolito Guarnes said that he is anticipating this particular match all season long.

"I knew from the beginning that Jubas Beasts is the team to beat. I just didn't know that they will be this good. All season long... long until they were beaten by the Blazers."

"I just hope that we'll have a chance this time."

And that chance was held at the Jubas Astrodome. 9254 people gathered to watch the team to beat, and the team who aims to beat, in full 48 minutes of the ballgame.

Jubas Beasts showed why they are the team to beat. With their tenacious defense, they limit the visiting team to only 26 points in the half, despite Guarnes' first half blast of 14 points.

Team Polydozel faced with a crisis, having both Jamora and Gotardo in foul trouble, and Tongson with 2 fouls in the first half, they need to rely on the bench squad to catch up to the hosts.

Juppert Zamora erupted, jump shot after jump shot, The Beasts never really take good care of Zamora's jumper, which resulted his 17 point, 70%FG contribution to team Polydozel.

Tanas never contributed, and the bench gave their performance to the highest level, on defense. Jubas Beasts shot 31% on the field, and despite being on the charity stripe most of the time, the Beasts shot 17 of 30 shots.

It was a fantastic display of defensive prowess, as team Polydozel forces the Beasts' shots, while the Beasts force team Polydozel to turn the ball over.

In the third quarter, team Polydozel had a rally which resulted in leading the game for the first time. However, they change leads constantly, bringing the Jubas Astrodome audience up to their feet.

Thrills start to reveal results when the Jubas beasts display prominent defense, to stop three Polydozel possessions, and convert them into baskets. Jubas Beasts beat team Polydozel by the score of 87-77 retaining their form as the number one team in the PPL.

"We were plagued with foul trouble, and we had some bad decisions in the beginning that disrupted our play for the whole night." says the team Polydozel coach. "We never thought that we'll have a chance against a team that's four or maybe five levels higher than us... so we changed our game play."

"We figured out, based by their game today, that they had a change as well."

Not only them figured it out, as many wondered why their court general Jorge Sarabia didn't play the whole game. Tonillo and Edzen Lina played in the point instead.

"Maybe they were really aiming for a flawless run this season. And their loss to the Blazers really hurt them a lot." says Simeon Tongson, who also had a bad rep night with 10 points and 12 rebounds (0-4 3PT).

"They played well, they focused on defense mo this game, but you could see that something is bothering them."

Jubas Beasts is averaging 96.7 points per game, almost 10 points above their game score of 87. It is only their second time to win a game with a 10 point lead or below, wherein the last time was with against Rynzer Force, 108-98. (5/10/2008)

team Polydozel in talks with Eslaban

Arvin Eslaban, a national team reserve, and power forward for the Sta. Lucia Realtors, has been one of the many potential candidates for transfer this season. And in preparation for the playoffs, team Polydozel is considered one of the team who will be making moves to fill up their roster.

Ignacio Gelle, Eslaban's Sta. Lucia teammate, has been put up for sale as well. Along with the big names of the transfer are Mark Anthony Sumagaysay, and Luke Cepeda.

There have been some problems with those players' teams (Cepeda, Gelle, Eslaban) and they're forced to be put up for sale this season.

Eslaban can be a perfect fit in the struggling Polydozel rotation, simply because they need help in the power forward position, even with their rookie Gotardo's impressive season, Eslaban's experience, rebounding, and offensive unpredictability will replenish the team's power forward rotation.

"We've made offers, so as with others, and developments are still unlikely.. with our transfer list system, you will usually come up with results when the deadline comes." says the team Polydozel general manager.

Players already expressed their anticipation on the current issue.

"I'm a big fan of [Eslaban] and I'm relishing the opportunity already." says big-man Simeon Tongson, who will likely have help from the front-court if such acquisitions has been made. "Luke Cepeda and Ignacio Gelle is also in the market, such big names on sale can be a bad thing, as they would likely be bought in other countries, leaving the level of play here to somewhat a less challenging one." says Tongson.

"Eslaban is a great addition to the squad, his experience will greatly benefit our young ones." says the Polydozel trainer.