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Mahindra stays in playoff race, edges Phoenix in OT

PBA IMAGES Mahindra remained in the playoff race after pulling off a 122-121 stunner over Phoenix in the 2017 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Floodbuster improved to 3-7 with one more game left and held on to the 10th spot in the standings while the Fuel Masters slid to 4-6. Written by: Bong Lozada The post Mahindra stays in playoff race, edges Phoenix in OT appeared first on Philippine Basketball Association. http://j.mp/2rqEv1g

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Gavina gives Mahindra leadership roles to Revilla, Araña, Mallari

PBA IMAGES It seems Mahindra coach Chris Gavina has found the three men who will lead his ragtag troop.  After a heartbreaking 114-104 loss to Phoenix in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup, Gavina said mainstay LA Revilla, and newly-acquired veterans Alex Mallari and Ryan Araña have to become his team’s leaders. Gavina added his team has enjoyed the leadership Niño Canaleta and Aldrech Ramos in the previous season, a year where they were able to get to the Governors’ Cup playoffs, but the baton has now been passed to Mallari, Revilla, and Araña. “Everyone can understand what we expect from them, because last year we were used to having KG (Canaleta) and Aldrech being our leaders and everybody just followed suit,” said Gavina as his team dropped to 0-3.  “So now everybody’s looking for a leader and for me it has to be LA, Ryan, and Alex, and everyone else has to establish their roles going forward.” Mahindra was on the brink of an embarrassment when JC Intal slammed home a two-hander with 9:08 left in the game and Phoenix leading 105-75, but the Floodbuster mustered on and raced to a 21-0 run to cut the deficit to 111-104. That run, however, was a case of too little too late. “I think Alex was starting to trust his teammates, Ryan was starting to trust myself, the coaching staff, and his teammates,” said Gavina of his two players who were new additions to the team at the start of the season. “Alex, Ryan, LA, they got to just feel their way because for me they’re our most talented group of guards.” Written by: Bong Lozada The post Gavina gives Mahindra leadership roles to Revilla, Araña, Mallari appeared first on Philippine Basketball Association. http://j.mp/2gUQbUq

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2016-17 PBA SEASON PREVIEWS: MAHINDRA FLOODBUSTER

PBA Media Bureau Mahindra Floodbuster Last season: 35 games 12-23 (.343) RTG DIFF: -2.7 (10th) ORTG: 101.0 (11th) | DRTG: 103.7 (6th) Philippine Cup: 2-9 (11th in elims) Commissioner’s Cup: 4-7 (9th in elims) Governors’ Cup: Quarterfinals, 6-5 (5th in elims) Roster: Reden Celda, LA Revilla, Josan Nimes, Mike DiGregorio, Philip Paniamogan, Alex Mallari, Jason Deutchman, Bong Galanza, Ryan Arana, Dennice Villamor, Mark Yee, Russel Escoto, Jason Ballesteros, Joseph Eriobu, Jeckster Apinan, Nico Salva, Manny Pacquiao (INJ/RES) Coach: Manny Pacquiao Rookies: Russel Escoto (Gilas round), Joseph Eriobu, Reden Celda Key acquisitions: Alex Mallari, Ryan Arana, Josan Nimes, Nico Salva Key losses: Aldrech Ramos, KG Canaleta, Paolo Taha, Keith Agovida, Bradwyn Guinto PBA Media Bureau HOW THEY DOING? Last season? Not too bad, actually. Though they weren’t too good for much of the year, they were able to turn things around in a surprising Governors’ Cup run that saw them finish in 5th place in the elimination round and bow out in the quarterfinal round. They still finished with a modest .343 winning percentage, which should give them some glimmer of hope, at least in import conferences. But that leads us to… PBA Media Bureau THE OFFSEASON …which was just puzzling for the Floodbusters. Mahindra released KG Canaleta to allow him to sign with a different team for essentially nothing in return. They traded away Aldrech Ramos, who was enjoying a breakout season for them. Then they let go of Paolo Taha as well, getting a couple of Ginebra’s end of the bench guys back. That was their three top local scorers in their successful Governors’ Cup run gone in the offseason. They also lost a couple of young prospects in Bradwyn Guinto and Keith Agovida in trades. Sure, it wasn’t all bad. They drafted a solid big man in Russel Escoto and they got Alex Mallari back in the Ramos trade. But a lot of the moves just didn’t make a whole lot of sense, especially at the time they were made. PBA Media Bureau PLAYER TO WATCH After Mahindra essentially cleaned house in the offseason, the haul they got in return wasn’t particularly impressive but the one player that stands out is Mallari. He’s a former No. 3 pick – selected behind only June Mar Fajardo and Calvin Abueva(!) – but has mostly been playing limited minutes from off the Star Hotshots bench the last few seasons. With the Floodbuster, he will likely have every chance to break out and come into his own with a regular role and possibly some extended minutes. Is he going to become a star with Mahindra? That’s something we’re going to find out this season. PBA Media Bureau #SQUADGOALS For Mahindra, it’s going to be tough season. They’re essentially starting over with a brand new roster that has a lot of unproven talent that will be asked to carry bigger roles. Is there potential for success there? Sure. They have a couple of players who haven’t had much chance to live up to their potential and they may be able to do it here. Mahindra coach Chris Gavina impressed in his first season and LA Revilla remains solid at their point guard spot. But the offseason moves they made just might set them back and they’re going to have to struggle to just maintain their place outside of last place in the league. http://j.mp/2gbdoie

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LA Revilla Keeps Rolling | Commissioner's Cup 2016

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LOST ART? | Chris Ross, Art Dela Cruz, LA Revilla racking up the steals in Commissioner’s Cup

Photos from PBA Media Bureau In basketball, the value of steals as a box score statistics is something that has been debated. Some believe it is overrated – that an attempt to go for a steal comes with a certain amount of risk, potentially losing good defensive position and giving up easy shot attempts when unsuccessful. Others veer the other direction in the argument: That the risk is worth it because not only do steals put a stop to the opponent’s offensive possession, they’re also more likely to lead to good fastbreak opportunities on the other end. Because of this – and the modern rules in officiating that have made it more difficult to reach in without getting whistled for a foul – steals have become a little bit of a lost art in the PBA. But for defensive-minded players like San Miguel’s Chris Ross, Blackwater rookie Art Dela Cruz and LA Revilla, the ability to get steals have become essential parts of their games, and have played a role in the success their respective teams have had in the current Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Ross, the Beermen’s Fil-Am guard, has crafted a reputation as one of the top defenders in the league, even winning the Philippine Cup’s Finals MVP award on the strength of his defense. This conference, he’s emerged as the league leaders in steals, averaging 2.3 per game. Dela Cruz, a first-year forward for the Elite, is running second with a steals average of 2.2 per contest. For Ross, he doesn’t see steals as a gamble but more of a calculated risk that he is comfortable making, especially with the amount of preparation he does to familiarize himself with opposing teams’ tendencies. “Defense is all about will and heart. I take pride in knowing the plays the other teams run by watching and studying the film,” Ross wrote in a text message to InterAksyon.com. “I wouldn’t call stealing as a gamble, but more of anticipation because majority of the time, if you know what the team is trying to do, you will be in the right spot to make a defensive play.” But even he admits that steals is just part of parcel of what he does on the defensive end. “It’s not just steals that I try to get. I also try to disrupt the offense of the other team by either pressuring the ball or getting deflections.” Dela Cruz, meanwhile, has done well in his freshman year, becoming one of the few big men to be among the leaders in that stat, similar to defensive ace Chris Jackson of the now defunct Shell Turbochargers franchise. That has made his Dela Cruz’s father and namesake, Art, himself a renowned defender in his heyday, proud. “Good for him,” the elder Dela Cruz said. “Sana matuluy-tuloy niya yung pagpapakita ng magandang depensa kasi for you to stay longer in the PBA, you need to play solid on both ends of the court.” Revilla, a pint-sized point guard at 5-foot-7, played a major role in Mahindra’s king-sized upset of Alaska last week. Part of that was his pesky work on the defensive end, where he notched four steals. He also believes that steals are perfectly fine as long as they come within the framework of the team’s defensive gameplan. “I think stealing is about timing. You have to find the perfect time to steal when to do it or when not to do it. Kasi minsan, na-ga-gamble ko na eh,” he said. “At times, you would steal the ball but you should still be on the play, you don’t have to disrupt your team’s defense. If one guy gambles, that affects the team.” http://j.mp/1RA2bVx

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LA Revilla sees Mahindra’s past setbacks as means to improve: ‘Yun ang battle cry namin’

PBA Media Bureau LA Revilla, Mahindra’s steady point guard for the past two seasons, is beginning to see improvement in the team sparked by the setbacks they’ve had in the past. The team has yet to make it to the playoffs in five conferences in the PBA but the Enforcer are making a strong bid in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup, where they’ve won three of their four games to sit in solo second place. “Credit to my teammates for not giving up. We were able to bounce back. We were able to fight through the end. We want to preach consistency to the team. We always have to challenge ourselves kung hanggang saan kaya namin. We want to improve every time. We have to improve on every lapse,” Revilla told sportswriters. “We have to continue to grow, kung ano mga pagkakamali namin sa past conferences, we try to pick on that. Yun ang parang nagiging battle cry namin yung mga past conferences, what we’re trying to improve. Mayroon kaming maturity, everyone is capable of that.” Mahindra had a balanced output on their 106-99 win over NLEX on Friday with six players finishing in double figures. Surprisingly, the teams that didn’t do well in the Philippine Cup like Meralco, Mahindra and Blackwater have found themselves in the upper half of the Commissioner’s standings. Revilla believes that the Enforcer are merely trying to make the most of every opportunity given to them. “Siguro, we just try to maximize every game kung ano makakaya namin. If may pagkakataon every game, we will get it,” added Revilla. Some credit, too, should be directed towards import Augustus Gilchrist, who has been a solid contributor for Mahindra. On Friday, he posted 30 points and 10 rebounds to pace the squad. For Revilla, the import-laden conference is Mahindra’s chance to be competitive because the addition of a reinforcement allows them to fill in a piece that they normally lack. “Honestly, malaking tulong talaga kapag may import. Yun talaga ang hole na kulang namin. Wala talaga kaming inside presence, dominant force that could lift the team. I think Gilchrist is a good fit. Yung mental approach niya, iba kaysa sa amin. He’s played abroad, he has played in different teams,” Revilla said. http://j.mp/1LjLii5

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San Miguel wary of Mahindra’s play

Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net In its first season in pro play, among Mahindra’s modest achievements was a winning 2-1 win-loss record in head-on duels with San Miguel Beer. And this is one reason why the Beermen won’t take the Enforcers for granted. Beaten by Mahindra (then known as Kia) in their elims matches in the Commissioner’s Cup and in the Governors Cup, San Miguel seeks redemption as the two teams face off Wednesday night in the Smart Bro PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. A more important goal for the Beermen is to sustain a searing streak to close in on a Top Two finish for an outright Final Four entry. But then again, the Beermen would have at the back of their mind the twin losses to the Enforcers last season. “Wala naman talagang teams sa PBA na pwedeng balewalain lang,” said SMB coach Leo Austria ahead of their 7 p.m. duel with the Enforcers. While the Beermen press their Top Two aspiration, the Enforcers will be out to push their drive for the Magic 10 or a spot in the quarterfinals. Mahindra has just jumped to ninth place following an 86-83 win over Meralco Friday. With an earlier win over NLEX, the Enforcers tote a 2-5 win-loss record, ahead of the Star Hotshots at 2-6, the Blackwater Elite at 1-6 and the Bolts at 1-7. Coach Chito Victolero hopes guys like LA Revilla, Aldrech Ramos, Mark Yee, Karl Dehesa and Kyle Pascual continue to churn out big games to enhance their quarterfinal aspiration. They have improved on their 1-10 showing in similar tourney last season. But they don’t want to stop there. Their last four games are San Miguel Beer, Star, Globalport and Blackwater. Needless to say, the Enforcers face an extremenly tough test versus the Beermen. June Mar Fajardo and his teammates enjoy tremendous championship form that has earned them wins over Globalport, Meralco, Blackwater, Barangay Ginebra, Barako Bull and Star. Their lone defeat came at the hands of Rain or Shine, 84-99. (SB) The post San Miguel wary of Mahindra’s play appeared first on Philippine Basketball Association. http://j.mp/1Nnakr5