NBA PLAYOFFS!

BOSTON CELTICS vs. MIAMI HEAT
*Key players                *Key players
-Rajon Rondo               -Lebron James
-Paul Pierce                  -Dwyane Wade
-Kevin Garnett              -Chris Bosh
Heat lead series1-0

SA SPURS vs. OKC THUNDER

*Key players              *Key players
-Tim Duncan               -Kevin Durant
-Tony Parker               -Russel Westbrook
-Manu Ginobili            -James Harden
Spurs lead series 1-0


Will the mighty Celtics and Spurs regain their glory, or the young guns of the Heat and Thunder show the world that they are ready for the grandest stage of them all?

Rookie of the year Kyrie Irving being Uncle Drew!

Don't reach, young blood!

UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen 2

The biggest UFC match ever?

• Bad Blood
• No respect for one another
• Same goal
• Same division
• Same title

Who do you think will win?

Manila Clasico

What’s so special about it?

Perhaps the most heated rivalry in the history of the PBA would belong to crowd darlings Ginebra and Purefoods. Even though the two teams barely figure in playoff encounters against each other, the two franchises have only met in the finals twice, in 1988 and 1997, despite having been together in the league for 24 seasons. The animosity between the teams never seemed to subside.

When did it start? Way back when Jaworski was the champion of the masses, easily the most loved and hated superstar in league history. Then Purefoods entered the PBA in 1988, acquiring Ramon “El Presidente” Fernandez from the Tanduay franchise. A teammate of Jaworski for the old Toyota franchise who had major ego collision between them causing fans to take sides in both this enigmatic players, Then as both teams met more, the fans would want more as the physicality and emotions of the game was always to be expected due to the apparent hatred for one another even as sister teams.

Then came Patrimonio, Codinera, and Lastimosa the trinity of young blood with the arrogant aura joining the Purefoods squad. Then the rivalry ensued with fans treating teams as both good and bad depending on which team you are rooting for.

Now all of those players which started the rivalry are gone, but still the rivalry is pretty much alive with Ginebra finding their Jaworski in the Mark “the spark” Caguioa. And Purefoods finding their Fernandez in the man called “big game” James Yap, perhaps both of the most popular superstars in the league not only because of their charisma but also their talent to assert their will into the game to make their respective teams win.


Overall both this teams needed the PBA and the PBA needed both of them as well. Fans who got to watch this rivalry should be happy since it is very special knowing that both teams will die for that ball.

PBA mock draft

Top 20 prospects.

1.Junmar Fajardo
- Fajardo is considered a lock for the number one pick. A 6-foot-10 with good lateral movement ,decent speed and sufficient shot blocking to be vital to a team.

2. Calvin Abueva
-Also known as the beast, a player with a developing jumper which can reach until 3 point distance and a monster rebounder despite his  6-foot-3 frame

3. Clifford Hodge
- Hodge is perhaps the most athletic in the pool of players and is already averaging a double double in the D-league.

4. Chris Ellis
-This player will remind you of a younger Gabe Norwood which would give you the athleticism and ball handling skills, teams would certainly want.

5. Vic Manuel
-A former D-league MVP who can score in so many ways which is why he is expected to be drafted at 5^th.

6. Aldrech Ramos
- Aldrech Ramos is a 6-foot-6 Forward out of FEU.Ramos is a complete package for your team. He can rebound, defend, shoot threes, as well as provide good screens. 

7.Alex Mallari
- This 6-foot-4 combo-guard can be a nightmare match up, but considered of having a suspect jump shot. 

8.Keith Jensen
-This 6-foot-5 forward ,Jensen is averaging 11.37 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.6 assist and 2.37 steals per ball game in the PBA D-League.

9. Jason Deutchman

-He will give you rebounding, and a soft touch from the perimeter. 

10. Kelly Nabong
-this 6-foot-6 forward, Nabong is currently averaging 13.75 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 3.12 assist.

11. Dave Marcelo 
- Marcelo could be a good reliever, this 6-foot-5 bulky forward out of San Beda can crash the boards and provide the defensive toughness inside the paint. 

12. Mangahas, Allan
- He is having a pretty solid conference with 14.14 points, 7 rebounds, 4.4 assist and 2 steals in the recent D-League plus a soft touch from the arc.

13. Buensuceso Jr, Virgil 
- He can score, pass the ball and rebound the ball as well. Well known as a gritty player.

14. Lester Alvarez
- Alvareis a solid point guard who can shoot the lights out from rainbow country and pass the ball as well.

15. A.J mandani
- A good combination of size and toughness would result into a good defensive specialist in the pro ranks.

16.Garvo Lanete

- A solid 2 guard with the fearless attitude of driving in the lane getting contact and taking the crucial shots in the dying seconds of the game.

17. Arce, Junar

-A 6-foot-5 solid power forward of Cagayan Rising Star and former PCU Dolphin , despite his maiden season in the D-League he is already averaging a double double with 12.22 points and 11.11 rebounds.

18. JR Cawaling
-This 6-foot-3 forward is a shooter from beyond the arc, but lacks the driving skills making him predictable for most teams.

19. Paul Sanga
- A knockdown shooter from beyond the arc, but has suspect ball handling skills.

20. Padilla, Alvin
- this shooting guard out of the University of the Philippines is putting up a career number in the PBA D-League. He is currently  averaging 13 points and 5.78 rebounds a game.

The time is now for OKC

The Oklahoma City Thunder has proven to be true contenders not only during the regular season, but during these playoffs as well.  The energy, the quickness, and the youth toppled the Dallas Mavericks in 4 games in a sweep considered to be a major statement considering Dallas was defending champions. During the Dallas-OKC series, they just couldn’t simply contain the NBA scoring leader for the 3^rd time “Durantula” Kevin Durant leading the way with a 26.2 point average, Russell Westbrook with 23.2 points for his own and showing the biggest improvement in his game which is hitting those midrange jump shots making it harder to defend him since defenders can no longer go under the screens to beg him to shoot those jump shots than drive to the lane for the layup, but now it’s almost as easy as layups for him hitting 49% of his field goals which is incredible for a point guard, And let’s not forget the leading scorer off the bench in the entire league with an average of 18 points per game and the 6^th man of the year James Harden. What sums it all up for the Thunder is the defense of  “Air Congo” Serge Ibaka  with an average of 3 blocks a game.

The way they were dismantled by the Mavericks last year with the shooting, the defense on Durant and Westbrook, and the experience propelled this Thunder team to new heights as a team finishing with the 2^nd best record with 47-19 during the regular season. The ability of the Durant and Westbrook to co-exist while needing their touches is a great improvement since many people stated that Westbrook has been taking too many shots in last year’s playoffs.

Now they have a tougher test ahead of them the always formidable and experienced LA Lakers, The exciting series for the two teams can be a baptism of fire for OKC or a chance for the Lakers to retain their glory. The matchup between the number one and two scorers in the league in Durant and Bryant is a must see, The backcourt matchup of speedsters Ramon Sessions and Westbrook, And the frontcourt battle of Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka against the seven footers of LA Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol.

The result of Game 1 was a definite statement from the Thunder, they used the same energy, quickness, and youth against the Lakers beating them 119-90. The trio of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden lead the way with 25, 27 and 17 respectively. The defense of OKC played a key role forcing 15 turnovers from LA and converting them to 22 points. The Lakers put the Thunder on the free-throw line 29 times in Game 1. That's three more times than what Oklahoma City averaged during the regular season, and four more times than what it's averaged in the playoffs. Teams can't defend the charity stripe. OKC made 24 of 29 free throws Monday, with Durant, Westbrook and Harden each getting to the line at least six times. The Thunder's success at the foul line in Game 1 mirrored the team's regular season success, when it shot a league-leading 80.6%. If the Lakers continue to foul, they're basically bailing out the Thunder. The Thunder led by as many 35 points in Game 1 Monday before walking away with a 29-point victory. It was the largest lead of the season for the Thunder and the fourth-largest margin of victory in a playoff game in franchise history.

Now Game 1 is done, let’s all just wait and see if the Thunder will be dancing in June or going fishing.