Team Spirit with the #BlackBerryBarkada.

You know what: It's easier to organize the basketball team if it's a united #BlackBerryBarkada. Sending out practice and game schedules to team members via BBM groups is as quick as a fastbreak. Teammates can send game photos to one another via BBM groups as well.

Running a sports team, holding a basketball game viewing party, organizing a Christmas get-together, planning a night out or simply keeping in touch with our closest friends becomes more fun if everyone signs up for the #BlackBerryBarkada life!

What? 35% off on a BlackBerry? Believe it! BlackBerry smartphones are now available for as low as 35% off! So start forming your #BlackBerryBarkada now! Time to bring the team closer together! Visit http://ph.blackberry.com or https://www.facebook.com/BlackBerryPH

Who is the Face of Talk 'N Text?

The question "Who is the Face of Talk 'N Text?" will surely lead to different answers. Some will say Jimmy Alapag. Others will say Jason Castro. Larry Fonacier says it's Norman Black. I hope someone says Ranidel De Ocampo simply because Ranidel has the best Chillax Face in the PBA. But is that the key to TNT' success? No one dominant Face of the Franchise = No one way to stop the PBA's leading team?

Beast Numbers vs Bolts.

Did you see Calvin Abueva's numbers vs the Meralco Bolts? I wonder if there are some who still insist Abueva isn't ready or is too small or is too reckless for the PBA.

Connecting the Universe with Petroniverse.

I met members of the Blazing Beermen Clan (BBC) yesterday in Lucena. These Petron fans traveled from Manila all the way to Quezon to watch the Petron vs Barako Bull game. They even showed me their official clan tee which features a line even Shakespeare would've admired: "Let the UNIVERSE conspire for PETRONIVERSE." PBA Fan Love is awesome. MH

Rare Jerwin Gaco Trading Card.

Thanks to awesome PBA Fan Artist Hael Pinat for sending me this!

It's the rare Jerwin Gaco Trading Card made exclusively by @HaeLGRfX! I now have 3 valuable sports items in my possession: 1) Toyota jersey signed by legends Robert Jaworski, Ramon Fernandez etc. 2) Coach Mike Krzyzewski autographed photo (Go Duke!) and....this...the ultimate Gaconatics Gaco Card. I just hope Jerwin will agree to sign it:) MH

Marc Pingris: Return to Deer Valley.

"Basketball needs to be in the heart."

Watch this TITAN x UNSCHLD collab video featuring Marc Pingris:

Ginebra 3 straight wins lead to GV.

Here's a little something for Ginebra fans today:

3 straight wins = GV. Ginebra Vibes. MH

PJ Simon Video: Return to Deer Valley.

Watch PJ Simon in this TITAN x UNSCHLD collab video:

"Basketball is my passion. My dream is to become the best player."

From The Stands Podcast Episode 36: San Mig Coffee's winning ways and PBA comebacks.

From The Stands Episode 36: San Mig Coffee's winning ways and PBA Comebacks.

@chuck_araneta: "I want to see Gary David win a championship before his career ends."

@carlo_pamintuan: "SanMig is the best team right now."

@polo_bustamante: "You have to be inspired by Danny Ildefonso."

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Mike Cortez doesn't like Mike D'Antoni for the Lakers.

I suppose, Mike wasn't so cool with Mike. 

Weird.

Laker fans seemed united against Mike Brown. Now, they're clearly divided over Mike D'Antoni.

Finally, Laker Wisdom from Manong Asi:

From The Stands Episode 35: Lovin the Cortez + Taha Trade.

From The Stands Episode 35:

@chuck_araneta: "Rain or Shine is fun to watch. They're a throwback team. Parang pang 90s."

@polo_bustamante: "Mike Cortez can potentially be the face of the Air21 franchise."

@carlo_pamintuan: "Taha has that Never Say Die attitude."

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Rob Labagala's Robelievers.

You guys already know that I am a true, certified, 100 percent, die-hard Gaconatic. I think only James Yap is more Gaconatic than I am. Being a Gaconatic, however, won't discourage me from supporting other movements. 

In Ginebra's last two games, Little Robbie Labagala played. He didn't play during Ginebra's 5-game losing skid. But when Little Robbie finally played, Ginebra finally won. 2 games. 2 wins. Coincidence? So along with being a proud Gaconatic, I'm thinking of joining this new group:

Those who have faith in Little Robbie aren't just believers. They're Robelievers! MH

* Thanks to http://pasumala.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/whats-wrong-with-barangay-ginebra/ for the Robbie Labagala photo.

Cliff Hodge threw down an Alert Level 3 PsychoSlam.

Bolts rookie Cliff Hodge dunks like he has a lifelong grudge against the rim. Like there's no tomorrow. All-Intensity. All-Out. Did you see his PsychoSlam vs Petron yesterday? Good Lord. Check out the pic. Even Mac Cardona couldn't hide his excitement. MH

My advice for Ginebra fans remains the same.

My advice for Ginebra fans remains the same. When Ginebra (3-5) plays TNT (7-1) tonight, Ginebra fans should still Keep Calm and NSD On:

Ginebra's 5-game losing skid is over. But a three-game gauntlet featuring games against TNT, ROS and Alaska starts tonight. MH

Advice for Ginebra fans: Keep Calm and NSD On.

My advice for Ginebra fans as Ginebra tries to snap a 5-game losing skid tonight:

#NSD #NeverSayDie #BahalaNaSiBatman

From The Stands Episode 34: On Goaltending Rules and Abueva Winning Streaks.

From The Stands Podcast Episode 34: On Goaltending Rules and Abueva Winning Streaks...

@polo_bustamante: "I honestly want the FIBA goal-tending rule removed."

@carlo_pamintuan: "Tumapang, umangas ang Alaska because of Abueva."

@chuck_araneta: "I attribute all of the success of Alaska to Luigi Trillo. Unbelievable."

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