Tag: chris banchero

Chris Banchero of the Alaska Aces goes for a layup against TnT KaTropa defenders. (PBA Images)

PBA: Inspired Aces dump KaTropa, force rubber match

The Aces handed the KaTropa their worst playoff defeat by forcing them…

July 21, 2019

Alaska's Vic Manuel eludes Meralco's Cliff Hodge (left) and Raymond Almazan. (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio)

PBA: Aces outlast Bolts, nail last QF berth

Banchero completed the rally from a 95-91 deficit by hitting a turnaround…

July 20, 2019

Justin Chua of Phoenix Pulse tries to get a shot up against Alaska defenders (PBA Images)

PBA: Phoenix nips Alaska

Chua converted off Alex Mallari’s pass with 9.8 seconds left that gave…

June 16, 2019

Jeron Teng of Alaska stretches for a layup against Chris Newsome of Meralco (PBA Images)

Aces trip Meralco

Banchero finished with 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists while Vic…

June 9, 2019

Vic Manuel of Alaska is defended by Ian Sangalang and Paul Lee of Magnolia. (PBA Images)

PBA: Aces down debuting Hotshots

“I’m exceptionally happy that we won but I also recognize that was…

June 6, 2019

Alaska's Chris Banchero tries to drive past Meralco's Anjo Caram (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio)

PBA: NLEX, Alaska in KO tiff

NLEX and Alaska expect a more fierce battle when they dispute the…

April 5, 2019

Stanley Pringle needs to deliver anew if he wants NorthPort stay alive. (PBA images)

PBA: Scramble for last 2 QF slots

The Aces, toting a 4-6 record, need to beat the Batang Pier…

March 27, 2019

Fight to the end: 4 teams seek crucial wins

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. – Magnolia…

Rafael Bandayrel

March 12, 2019

Déjà vu for Compton

By Jonas Terrado Alex Compton sure has a good memory. The Aces…

Rafael Bandayrel

December 15, 2018

HERO: Paul Lee starred in Magnolia’s thrilling 79-78 Game 5 win over Alaska in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals as he came through with two crucial plays, including the game winner last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (PBA images)

It was God’s will – Chito

Paul Lee let out all of the emotions he had inside after…

December 15, 2018

PBA: ‘There’s nothing dirty’

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Ynares Center, Antipolo City) 7 p.m. –…

Rafael Bandayrel

December 14, 2018

PBA: Momentum shifts to Aces in Game 5

By Jonas Terrado Game Tomorrow (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – Alaska…

Rafael Bandayrel

December 13, 2018

Alaska’s Simon Enciso (left) grabs the ball from Magnolia’s Paul Lee during Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Hotshots won, 77-70, to take a 2-0 lead. (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio)

PBA: All eyes on Alaska guards

Alaska’s survival in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals will depend largely on…

December 10, 2018

ALASKA’s Vic Manuel (center) barrels his way against Magnolia defenders Ian Sangalang (left) and Justin Melton during Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals last night. The Aces won, 100-71, to trail the Hotshots, 2-1, in the best-of-seven title series. (PBA Media Bureau)

PBA: Aces stop Magnolia

Alaska got its main weapons back in their old form while getting…

December 10, 2018

Chris Banchero of the Alaska Aces goes for the drive against Kevin Murphy of the San Miguel Beermen. (PBA Images)

PBA: We need to set the tone – Banchero

Chris Banchero is determined not to let the best season of his…

November 27, 2018

Banchero best of week

Chris Banchero’s scintillating performance in Alaska’s last two games earned him the…

Rafael Bandayrel

October 24, 2018