GlobalPort beats Alaska in Game 1 led by Romeo with 41pts
Terrence Romeo of GlobalPort Batang Pier had a great PBA Semifinals debut with 41 points and was 6 out of 11 from the 3-point line as they beat Alaska Aces, 107-93 and now lead series 1-0.
PBA Semifinals: Alaska vs GlobalPort Preview
Alaska Aces and GlobalPort Batang Pier will have a Best-of-Seven Semifinals Series in the on-going 2015-2016 Philippine Cup. Gilas “Rookies” Terrence Romeo (23.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 3.2apg) and Calvin Abueva (13.4ppg, 8.5rpg, 2.0apg, 1.4spg) will face each other for the chance to play in the PBA Finals against the winner of San Miguel Beer vs Rain or Shine series.
In their lone game in the elimination round, Alaska beat GlobalPort, 123-104 led by Cyrus Baguio with 17 points.
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2 referees in GlobalPort vs Ginebra game suspended
The two referees in the GlobalPort vs Barangay Ginebra PBA Quarterfinals game who were not able to call the 2 violations on Stanley Pringle (5-second ball hogging and backing violation) were suspended for the rest of the 2015-2016 Philippine Cup by PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa.
Official Statement from the Office of the Commissioner:
GlobalPort vs Ginebra Full Game Replay Video
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel did not file a protest over the crucial PBA Philippine Cup Quarterfinals game vs GlobalPort Batang Pier were they lost by just a point. Ginebra had until 12 noon on December 28 to formally file a protest against the non-call on Stanley Pringle but the PBA Commissioner did not receive any protest papers.
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1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
GlobalPort vs Ginebra Highlights Video
Led by the dynamic duo of Stanley Pringle (25 points) and Terrence Romeo (23 points), GlobalPort Batang Pier eliminated Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 84-83 and will face Alaska in a best-of-seven series in the Philippine Cup Semifinals.
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GlobalPort eliminates Ginebra, will face Alaska in Semis
GlobalPort Batang Pier eliminated Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 84-83 in the 2015-2016 PBA Philippine Cup Quarterfinals led by Stanley Pringle with 25 points and 8 rebounds and Terrence Romeo with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Ginebra and GlobalPort eliminate foes, will face each other in KO match
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel eliminated Star Hotshots in overtime, 92-89. LA Tenorio with the game-winning three-point shot after coming back from an 18-point deficit.
PBA Quarterfinals: GlobalPort vs Barako Bull
GlobalPort Batang Pier (#5) will face Barako Bull Energy (#8) in the 2015-2016 PBA Philippine Cup Quarterfinals which starts on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena. GlobalPort with a twice-to-beat advantage.
In their lone game in the elimination round, GlobalPort beat Barako Bull in overtime, 105-91 led Terrence Romeo with 21 points / 4 assists and Stanley Pringle with 19 points / 17 rebounds / 6 assists while JC Intal with 17 points / 5 rebounds for Barako.
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Terrence Romeo – PBA Player of the Week
Terrence Romeo was named PBA Player of the Week as he led GlobalPort Batang Pier to 2 wins against Meralco with 33 points and versus Mahindra with 29 points.
Terrence Romeo averaged 31 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4 assists last week to earn his 1st PBA Player of the Week award this PBA 41st Season.
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