STRONG 3RD QUARTER HELPS WASHINGTON-LED SMB TAKE SEMIS SERIES OPENER

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They have been out of sight for a while so the defending champion San Miguel Beermen reminded James Yap and company who they were up against.

SMB delivered the message in the third quarter and Jay Washington made sure the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados got it loud and clear.

Washington was like a man possessed in that telling quarter, going 6-for-12 from the field for 14 points as the defending champions separated from B-Meg Derby Ace on the way to a 101-88 blowout Wednesday at the start of their PBA Fiesta Conference semifinal series at the Araneta Coliseum.

"Miller Time" as Ginebra Beat the Beermen

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After recently acquired by the Gin Kings in exchange for Cyrus Baguio, Willie Miller had his breakthrough game in Ginebra's uniform, erupting for a 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter that pushed the game wide open in the fourth quarter, helping the Ginebra Gin Kings breeze past the league leading San Miguel Beer, 104-90. The win halt the Beermen's winning streak to 9 games, thus, extending the Gin Kings streak to 4 games. They have an 8-4 win-loss card to claim solo third in the standings.

Game 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The Alaska Aces and the Talk N Text Phone Pals will figure it once again for the anticipated Game 5 of the PBA All Filipino Cup. It would be a grudge match as this two teams will do its very best to have the upper hand. The defensive prowess that Talks N Text coach Chot Reyes emphasizes will be tested again. On the other hand, Alasko coach Tim Cone will make necessary adjustments to have a better percentage in three point shooting and shot selection.

Alaska Aces just too Tough for the Realtors

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Following the Talk N Text commanding 3-1 lead, the Alaska Aces will also try to book up its seat in the finals of in the Philippines Cup. With only 9 players used in the rotation, the Aces gained control most of the game but found themselves threatened by the Sta Lucia comeback, still managed to gained the upperhand by one defensive play. The shot block by Joe Davance on a driving lay-up by Joseph Yeo could be the most crucial play of the game. That play tells all that the Aces are on a verge of making it in the finals.

Talk N Text One Step Away for a Finals Stint

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Talk N Text have proven once again that they have a more formidable line-up against the San Miguel Beermen. The Tropang Texters relied on the rookie Jared Dilinger in the early part of the game. Jimmy Alapag played a vital role in this victory with majority of his points came in the second half.. With Cardona chipped in 10 points in the final quarter.

Talk N Text will try to wrap up its series Tomorrow..