malaysiangMANILA: San Miguel and Ginebra set up a PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal clash after winning their quarterfinal games at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City Friday night.
The Beermen first clinched a semifinal seat after holding off the Rain Or Shine Elasto Painters, 127-122.
With the game tied at 67 at halftime, SMB outscored ROS, 42-22, in the third quarter to open a 109-89 lead entering the fourth.
The Elasto Painters tried to rally back after holding the Beermen scoreless in the final three minutes of the game, coming to within eight, 127-119, with 1:49 to go. However, they got to score again on a Keith Datu three with only 11 seconds left.
Bennie Boatwright led SMB with 41 points on 17-of-28 field goals, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block.
Jericho Cruz added 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including a perfect 5-for-5 on twos, 1 rebound, and 1 assist, while June Mar Fajardo chipped in 13 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, and 3 steals.
Tree Treadwell led ROS with 23 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assis
ts, and 1 block.
In the nightcap, the Gin Kings drubbed the NorthPort Batang Pier, 106-93.
Ginebra dominated the second quarter, outscoring NorthPort, 30-13, to open a 55-35 halftime lead.
The Batang Pier slowly crawled back in the third quarter and was within 10 points, 73-63, late in the period.
The Gin Kings regained their rhythm midway through the fourth quarter and stretched the gap to 20 points, 102-82, with three-and-a-half minutes left.
NorthPort went on a 9-0 run afterward to cut the lead down to 11, 102-91, with 1:41 remaining but it was their last gasp.
Tony Bishop led Ginebra with 31 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.
Jamie Malonzo added 21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal, while Christian Standhardinger chipped in 18 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block.
JM Calma and Joshua Munzon each scored 19 points with Calma also grabbing 10 rebounds for NorthPort, which conspicuously played without Arvin Tolentino.
Venky Jois added 18 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists, 4 bl
ocks, and 2 steals.
Game 1 of the best-of-five series between the Beermen and the Gin Kings is scheduled at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night.
Source: Philippines News Agency
Dak Lak: The People’s Court of Dak Lak on January 20 sentenced ten defendants to life imprisonment on the charge of terrorism in the trial of the case of ‘terrorism aimed at opposing the people’s administration, terrorism, organising illegal exit or entry for others, and harbouring criminals’ that occurred in Cu Kuin district in the Central Highlands province on June 11 last year.
A total of 100 defendants were brought to court in connection with the case.
Five defendants were given 20 years in prison for terrorism aimed at opposing the people’s administration, and two others 19 years on the same charge.
Other defendants, including six on the run abroad, got jail sentences from 9 months to 18 years.
Ninety-two defendants in the case were ordered to pay compensation for agencies, organisations and individuals suffering material and mental damage.
On early June 11, 2023, two groups of armed persons attacked the headquarters of the People’s Committees of Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes, including communal poli
ce offices, in Cu Kuin district, killing nine and injuring two.
In connection with this case, the provincial police in Dak Lak have conducted investigation and transferred 94 individuals to the provincial People’s Procuracy on charges of terrorism against the people’s government, engagement in terrorist activities, illegal immigration, and concealing criminals./.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
