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Humingi ng imbestigasyon si San Miguel Beermen Governor Robert Non kay PBA commissioner Atty. Chito Salud matapos ang mainit na pahayag ni Talk N’Text Tropang Texters coach Jong Uichico na pumapabor ang mga referees sa nasabing koponan.

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It’s just fitting that the most dominant team this season, the one that went on an unbeaten streak for a record 16 games and produced the Most Valuable Player and Best Coach awardees, crowned itself the 2013 Asean Basketball League champions.

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San Miguel Beer eyes a sweep to annex a first Asean Basketball League (ABL) crown against a tough Indonesia Warriors team tonight at the latter’s home turf at the Mahaka Square in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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What’s the reason behind the league’s sudden shift to the knockout playoffs?

Ramon Tuason, MBA director for marketing and business development, has a stock answer–impact.

"We have realized that the most effective tool for exposure is a one shot deal. Sudden-death treatment is preferable to a dragging series," said Tuason.
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With tough rivals Andok’s San Juan and FedEx Laguna out of the league and with the team likely to keep the core of its champion lineup, the future absolutely looks good for the Blades.
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It’s just fitting that the most dominant team this season, the one that went on an unbeaten streak for a record 16 games and produced the Most Valuable Player and Best Coach awardees, crowned itself the 2013 Asean Basketball League champions.

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San Miguel Beer eyes a sweep to annex a first Asean Basketball League (ABL) crown against a tough Indonesia Warriors team tonight at the latter’s home turf at the Mahaka Square in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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What’s the reason behind the league’s sudden shift to the knockout playoffs?

Ramon Tuason, MBA director for marketing and business development, has a stock answer–impact.

"We have realized that the most effective tool for exposure is a one shot deal. Sudden-death treatment is preferable to a dragging series," said Tuason.
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And for good reason.

With tough rivals Andok’s San Juan and FedEx Laguna out of the league and with the team likely to keep the core of its champion lineup, the future absolutely looks good for the Blades.
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