Smart Gilas Philippines Defeated South Korea of FIBA Asia 2013

The team Philippines will advance to the finals in FIBA Asia 2013 after defeating South Korea in a classic and passionate game. From start to the end it was a heart pounding game as the fans would seemingly enjoy every bit of action. Before Smart Gilas would face Iran in the Championship match they have to face a familiar foe in the court.

This rivalry  between Philippines and Korea has been one of the best games that FIBA Asia would have. Ever since from the start when these two teams collide you would expect one of the most thrilling games you will ever see.

Philippines men's basketball would always come up short when they are facing South Korea. And history tells it all from heart breaking loss to those controversial scenarios.

But this time it was different when the Philippine team would be relentless. Playing with a big heart and a hunger to peel off from those bitter past short comings.

For the past encounters between this two nations heart breaking loss are always felt by the Filipinos. All those bitter and heart fainting loss before just flashed out from my head.

Those memories were in clutch and crucial moments that could make your mouth shiver. How many times did South Korea bash the Filipino mens basketball team with in your face defeats. And for this game I thought it would be the same ending.

As soon as the game started the Philippines were troubled and were facing tremendous pressure. Naturalize player Marcus Douthit was forced to sit on the bench due to his injury as early as the first quarter. Other big men of the Philippines were also facing mild injuries such as De Ocampo and Pingris.

But the team played all out and gave all what they have. A very exciting game from start to finish neither each team would not give up. Both team would showcase their respond to whatever the opponent would bring into the court. From 3 points to jump shots and even blitz fast break points both of them would implement that.

The Philippine team being undersized would try to tight up their defense. Marc Pingris would take those rebounds while limping with his injury. While Jason Castro would set on an offensive blaze and rally to give Gilas the lead.

On the ending part of the game more comrades from Gilas would step up and contirbute. Ranidel De Ocampo would be the coolest guy that would execute his offense. Every play he makes would be as smooth as he make his offense work.

South Korea would hang on and could convert a 4 point play courtesy of Kim Min-Goo(#4) so the score is 73-72 in the dying minutes of the 4th quarter.  And then Gilas could not answer back with their own play while a fast break dunk was executed by LEE SJ. So when the Koreans took the lead(74-73) and all I can say was that "Here we go again..... a choke ending". 

On the returning play of Gilas they still can't convert and a foul was called on Pingris. Lee Seung-Jun(#14) would split his free throws so the score would be 75-73. Silence was felt inside the arena and seemingly worried faces are a common sight.

But In respond with the score 75-73 Mark Pingris shot that was suppose to be a goal tending. Instead the officials would not count it and Gilas would have the ball possession.

After the inbound Alapag would drill a 3 point shot after a successful screen that would give Gilas a 1 point lead. 75-76. But South Korea would respond at the other end when Kim Tae-Sool(#7) made his jump shot giving Korea another lead 77-76.

Ranidel De Ocampo would once again contribute after making a successful layup now the score is 78-77 in favor of Gilas. On the returning play Pingris would steal the ball after the Koreans failed to make a shot. On the other hand De Ocampo would drill a 3 point bomb after that steal giving Gilas a 4 point lead. 81-77.

Chants roar over the arena as fans jump off their feet with excitement. Excellent back to back play made by De Ocampo on defense and on offense.

With 1:14 mins left Yang Donggeun would be fouled on the returning play that would easily make his two free throws. (81-77)

1:10 mins left  and 6 seconds on the shot clock remaining. Bang! Jimmy Alapag would sink a cold blooded 3 point bomb stretching the lead and the score would be to 84-79.

Korea could not make another play on the returning end and from that moment broken hopes just vanished. As Jason Castro would cruise his way but would miss his layup. But Mark Pingris would clean his garbage and put back an easy two points.

An epic and classic ending that redeemed the nationals and brought both the players and fans to tears. But those tears weren't meant for sorrow endings but tears of joy and redemption.

Now Philippines would be participating the 2014 World cup so see you in Spain! :)

Gary David finally explodes! Gilas defeats Kazakhstan

Gary "El Granada" David had his best game on his life in the FIBA Asia 2013. The local hero finally explodes with his offense arsenal. Gary David started the game with an explosion sinking his first 3 shots beyond the arc. Every shot that Gary would make the crowd would roar louder.

Gilas would rally in the first quarter and pile up their lead easily. Gary David found his range and continued to explode his offensive arsenal. It took a while for Gary to get rid of his slum games when the Fiba Asia cup started.  The long awaited explosive needs that the fans were waiting finally happened in front of their eyes.

"Nagliliyab na kamay" Flaming hands said the commentator was also excited watching David's great performance. One of the most explosive players in PBA David Finally woke up and helped his team to win as the fans appreciated what he has done.

The benefit of shooting your basket consecutively is something that a player can build is confidence. Since as you keep making your shoot your confidence keeps on growing and developing. And that's what happened to Gary David's performance when he finally got his touch and game going on.

The stadium was like a pandemonium as each basket that Gary David would convert creates a louder chant. Gary David was able to establish his dominating performance and was the best player of the game finishing with 22 points.

Gilas would pull away this win with the final score 88-58. And would face Korea as they advance on the Semi-final round. Since Korea successfully defeated Qatar.

Badluck for Pacquiao?

As one of the most historic events that will happen again this November 13, 2010. Were the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao will try to earn his 8th world title championship against Antonio Margarito in the Dallas Texas cowboy stadium.

While Pacquiao's mom Aling Dionisia will personally watch the fight together with other relatives and families. This could be some reasons for a badluck charm for Pacquiao? since this will be the first time that Aling Dionisia will watch her son fight above the ring.

Instead of staying home and lock her self in the room trying to pray and preach. Now Aling Dionisia is going to watch her son fight. All I can say is that it's a sign of support but for the better of winning she rather stay home and do her rituals like preaching. Aling Dionisia's rituals are like asking help and guidance from God as she preaches for prayers.

Not like before were in she was gonna die while praying and do not watch the whole fight. Dionisa might have change and for this instance we just all hope that this has nothing to do with badluck issues. Goodluck to Manny Pacquiao and let him be the first boxer icon to claim 8th world division titles.

Aiming for 8

Manny Pacquiao will soon create another history as his next battle will be again another history in the making. This time he is aiming for his 8 division title. If he is successful on winning again his opponent Antonio Margarito. For sure he will be the new Junior Middleweight Champion.

And for this action he will be the first boxer to gain 8 division title in all 8 different weight divisions. As to other boxers have achieved and most of them just made 4-5 weight division champions.

If pacquiao will be successful then another Filipino history would be written. And be recognized around the world for another record breaking effort. Pacquiao has to much to loose in this fight as he is fighting the "plaster Man" Antonio Margarito who was a controversial boxer after beating Miguel Cotto. Margarito was claimed cheating after the staffs and officials found out that margarito's team used some sort of chemicals to harden the hand wrap.

It's another risk and crucial move that the Filipino pride is doing. I just hope that on their fight they fans will have the fight that they wanted. And for both fighters give all their best and effort on the legal and proper way.

Mayweather chickened out???

Recently, Mayweather recorded a videotape stating that he will take a year or two off boxing to concentrate on his boxing gym.

Could this mean that Mayweather chickened out against the pound-for-pound boxing king Manny Pacquiao? That's a possibility and he might just be making an excuse to avoid that great fight everyone has been waiting, and the proving grounds of who really is the best pound-for-pound boxer of the world.

Mayweather - Pacquiao fight has been a talked ever since Pacquiao beat Miguel Cotto in the Dallas Stadium. Since then, the talks has been so intensive and during the first result, Mayweather end up wanting Pacquiao to undergo Olympic style drug testing in which the pound-for-pound king did not accept because of the reason that the process might affect his performance during the fight. Hence, the fight did not push through, instead, Pacquiao fought Ghanian Joshua Clottey wherein Pacquiao dominated the fight and destroyed the ultimate defense of Clottey. And in the other end, Mayweather fought Shane Mosley. Mayweather won the fight via unanimous decision.

After the Pacquiao - Clottey bout, the Mayweather - Pacquiao ultimate fight floats again. The team Pacquiao agreed to give what Mayweather is requiring but now Mayweather is telling that he wants to retire for a while in boxing.

Now, big names are emerging in line to fight Manny Pacquiao which includes Antonio Margarito, Juan Manuel Marquez and the to-be-negotiated rematch of Miguel Cotto and Pacquiao. "-the weight is too heavy-" according to one of the Team Pacquiao members when asked if they would also consider Yuri Foreman in the 154lbs. division. As for Mayweather, there is nothing waiting for him if he keeps on evading the megafight everyone wants to see. "it will not happen because of mayweather" - as one boxing commentator stated during the match of Yuri Foreman and Miguel Cotto.

Lame excuses are just for losers.