NBA Finals: San Antonio Spurs Wins vs Miami Heat scores : 92-88 in Game 1

MIAMI -- LeBron James is the best player in the NBA, but he still hasn't beaten Tony Parker and the Spurs in an NBA Finals game.

San Antonio stole Game 1 of the Finals Thursday night, beating the defending NBA champion Heat, 92-88, at AmericanAirlines Arena.

With the Spurs clinging to a two-point lead in the closing seconds, Parker dribbled at James, fell to one knee, got up, stepped under and banked in a tough 16-footer just before the 24-second shot clock expired. The clutch shot with 5.2 seconds left was the game's final basket.

Parker finished with 21 points, 10 in the fourth quarter. He also had six assists and no turnovers. Parker was the MVP of the 2007 Finals when the Spurs swept James' Cavaliers.

Tim Duncan had 20 points and 14 rebounds. Manu Ginobili added 13 points and North Babylon's Danny Green scored 12, including a huge three with 2:12 left to put the Spurs up seven.

James had 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists but shot just 7-for-16. Dwyane Wade had 17 points, but just four after halftime.

Game 2 is Sunday night here.

The Spurs showed little rust from having nine days off. When the game was on the line, they looked much fresher and executed better than the Heat, which went seven games in its Eastern Conference finals series against Indiana.

The Spurs didn't commit a turnover in the fourth quarter and had only four in the game. Miami totaled nine, but five came in the fourth period, when the Heat shot 5-for-18 and scored 16 points.

The Heat led by nine in the first half and seven in the third, but San Antonio kept coming at Miami and went ahead 81-78 after Parker spun and scored inside with 6:00 left in the game.

After Ray Allen's foul shot, Duncan tipped in an offensive rebound to give the Spurs an 83-79 lead with 5:27 left. It stayed that way until Parker hit a jumper that put San Antonio up six with 3:30 to go.

The Heat went nearly four minutes without a field goal but James ended that drought with a putback with 3:09 left to make it 85-81. Green gave the Spurs an 88-81 lead after knocking down his fourth three.

Later, with the Spurs up five, Green fouled Allen attempting a three. He hit the three foul shots and Miami got within 88-86 with 1:28 to go. After two foul shots by Duncan 20 seconds later, Chris Bosh misfired on a three and Green rebounded it.

After Parker's missed jumper, James hit two foul shots with 31.3 seconds left to cut it to 90-88. They were the Heat's last points.

The experience of being swept by the Spurs six years ago helped James become the NBA's best player and ultimately led him to Miami.

San Antonio exposed weaknesses in James' game and in the Cavaliers as a whole. They were a one-man show. James realized he would need much more help to win a championship. But he also understood he had to change some things about his game, too.

James wasn't nearly the outside shooter he is now. He's also developed a post game and is a more complete offensive player, one who can beat you in a variety of ways. But he still can't beat the Spurs by himself and will need help from his teammates.

Miami led by seven in the third and the Spurs quickly cut it to 60-59 midway through the quarter. Entering the fourth, Miami held a three-point edge, 72-69, but the Spurs were better in the fourth when it counted.

MIAMI — Tony Parker banked in a 16-footer with 5.2 seconds left for the last of his 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Miami Heat 92-88 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.

Tim Duncan had 20 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks, and Manu Ginobili scored 13 points for the Spurs, who are in the finals for the first time since 2007 and are pursuing their fifth championship.

LeBron James had 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists for his 10th career playoff triple-double and Dwyane Wade scored 17 for the defending champion Heat. But James made just 7 of 16 shots and managed his lowest scoring output of the playoffs.

Kawhi Leonard deserves most of the credit for that, with the 6-7 wing player hounding James on the perimeter all night long and not backing down.

Game 2 is Sunday night in Miami.

Angel Locsin

Angel Locsin (born Angelica Colmenares;April 23, 1985) is a Filipina television and film actress, commercial model, film producer and fashion designer.She came to prominence for her television roles as Alwina in the 2004 fantasy-themed television series Mulawin and as the superheroine Darna in the TV adaptation of the Mars Ravelo comics. Locsin was a contract artist of GMA Network up to early 2007 until she transferred to its rival network, ABS-CBN.She then starred as Lyka in the television series Lobo, which earned her an International Emmy Awardnomination for best performance. She later on starred in blockbuster films In The Name Of Love and One More Try for which she garnered critical acclaim for both performances. The two films earned Locsin the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year and the Box-Office Entertainment Award for Film Actress of the Year, winning both awards two consecutive years. In 2013, she won the FAMAS Award for Best Actress and the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Actress for her performance in One More Try.

Early life and education

Locsin was born on April 23, 1985 in Santa Maria, Bulacan. When she was only 14 years old, she got separated from her mother and since then have lived with his father, Angelo Colmenares.^{[citation needed]} She studied at St. James College in Quezon City for her primary education and finished high school at the University of Santo Tomas High School in Manila. In August 2007, she attended a short-course for fashion design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. Despite being of Christian faith, she is a part of a Muslim Royal Family in Marawi City in the province of Lanao del Sur through her mother. Reports said that Locsin's maternal grandfather is one of the 15 sultanates in Lanao del Sur.

Career

Early work (2001-2004)

Locsin in a Coca-Cola commercial, 2002.

Locsin was discovered at a shopping center by a talent scout.^[1] She then auditioned for several commercials and was supposed to be a part of ABS-CBN's Star Circle Batch 9, but failed to sign a contract because her father opposed the idea.^{[citation needed]} Later, she became a contract star of GMA Artist Center, first appearing on the second season of the teen-oriented series, Clickand was also included in the cast of Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin.

Breakthrough and GMA Network (2004-2007)

In August 2004, Locsin starred in the fantasy-themed TV series Mulawin, alongside Richard Gutierrez, wherein she portrayed, "Alwina", one of the two main protagonists.^[1] The show was a huge success and received high ratings until its finale on March 2005.^[1][4]

Following the success of Mulawin, Locsin was cast in the title role as Darna in the 2005 fantasy-themed TV series of the same name. The show was also highly regarded by the public, gaining immensely high ratings and surpassing the records set by her previous TV show. Darna's pilot week average is 50.08% and its highest rating was 52.1% while the lowest was 33.3%.

Locsin starred in another fantasy-themed TV series, Majika, together with Dennis Trillo, which was aired from March to September 2006. She played the role of Sabina, a seemingly ordinary girl who lived in the world of mortals but is unknowingly the one destined to become the most powerful female magician. Afterwards, she was cast in Asian Treasures, opposite Robin Padilla. It was the first Philippine TV series that was shot in multiple countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and China. The show was aired from January to June 2007. Both shows were also well-received.^[1]

ABS-CBN (2007-present)

Locsin at the Manila International Airport in 2007.

In August 2007, Locsin signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.^[5] Her first acting appearance with the network was via Maalaala Mo Kaya in the episode "Pilat". Her performance gained her the Star Award for TV for Best Single Performance by an Actress. By January 2008, she launched her first drama series with the network entitled Lobo, together with Piolo Pascual in the lead role. She earned an International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress nomination for her performance in the series.

In 2009, Locsin starred in the top-rated TV series, Only You, a Philippine remake of the Korean drama of the same title aired by SBS Korea in 2005. She starred alongside Sam Milby and Diether Ocampo. The show was directed by Rory Quintos.

Later in 2010, she starred in the TV series Imortal, the sequel to her earlier work, Lobo, together with John Lloyd Cruz. It was directed by Chito Roño.

In 2011, she became a guest star in the comedy sitcom, Toda Max. However, her guesting eventually turned into a regular stint.^[6]

Films

Locsin's first film appearance was in 2000 via Ping Lacson Supercop, wherein she played the role of a young Robina Gokongwei. She later on made a cameo appearance in Mano Po 2 in 2003 and starred in the teen-oriented movie Kuya in 2004 as well as in the comedy film Singles. Also, she starred in the drama film Mano Po III: My Love and in the horror film Sigaw which were both entries to the 2004 Metro Manila Film Festival.

In 2005, Locsin with Richard Gutierrez starred in the romantic film Let the Love Begin, released under GMA Films. She and Gutierrez also reprised their roles as Alwina and Aguiluz in the movie adaptation of the TV series Mulawin, which was an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Early in 2006, Locsin starred in the romantic movie I Will Always Love You. She also starred in the horror film TxT and in the romantic drama-comedy film Mano Po 5. The latter was an entry to the2006 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Locsin reunited with Gutierrez in the romantic drama film The Promise in 2007 where their roles were considered more mature than the previous films they both starred in. She had also produced her own film entitled Angels, which was shown in theaters on April 2007.

In 2009, she starred in the movie Love Me Again together with Piolo Pascual in the lead titles and made a cameo in the romantic comedy film, My Amnesia Girl in 2010.

Locsin gained critical acclaim in her 2011 drama film with Aga Muhlach, In the Name of Love. Her performance garnered her several accolades including the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year, the Gawad PASADO Award for Pinakapasadong Aktres, and a nomination for best actress at the FAMAS Awards.

She reunited with John Lloyd Cruz in the romantic comedy film UnOfficially Yours in 2012 and then starred, together with Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban in the drama film One More Try, Star Cinema's entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival. Locsin's performance in the latter was highly praised by film critics and media personalities and earned her the Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year for the second year in a row and the FAMAS Award for Best Actress.

Personal life

On April 23, 2007, Locsin celebrated her birthday with GABRIELA Foundation, an NGO that supports women and children. On April 20, 2008, Locsin organized a gift-giving to the less fortunate children in Payatas, Quezon City and gave poor children food, clothing and other basic needs. It was her birthday gift supported by her sponsors.

It's Showtime (variety show)

It's Showtime (formerly known as Showtime) is a Philippine noontime variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on October 24, 2009 as a morning talent show for over four regular seasons and various special editions. On January 28, 2012, the show aired its final episode with its two year competition format and ended with a mysterious and impartial farewell.On January 30, the program revealed a teaser showing its reincarnated look as a reformatted noontime show now entitled It's Showtime, which premiered on February 6, 2012.The show simulcasted on Studio 23 during its relaunch week. It also airs live daily on CgeTV's website.

Main Hosts

• Vice Ganda (2009–present)
• Vhong Navarro (2009–present)
• Anne Curtis (2009–present)
• Billy Crawford (2011–present)
• Karylle (2011–present)
• Kim Atienza (2009–present)
• Jugs Jugueta (2009–present)
• Teddy Corpuz (2009–present)
• Jhong Hilario (2012–present)
• Ryan Bang (2012–present)
• Coleen Garcia (2012–present)
• Eric "Eruption" Tai (2012–present)

Featuring

• DJ M.O.D. (2009–present)
• DJ Nick (2009–present)
• Dumbo (2009–present)
• Jonas (2009–present)
• Showtime Dancers (2009–present)
• XB GenSan (2010–present)

Overview

Competition format

On October 24, 2009, Showtime premiered as a morning program, airing before the network's noontime shows. The original cast consisted of Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz and Jugs Jugueta, and Vice Ganda as the permanent judge. During the third season, the show added previously evicted judges - Billy Crawford and Karylle as hosts

In its first four seasons (see below), Showtime had its competition format, wherein three groups, each made up of two to twenty-five members (with no age limit), performing a single performance, whether it is a song and/or dance number or an acting performance. Before the performance, at least one member of the group is given 20 seconds to make an introduction in any way that reflects the group, but should end with the clause "It's Showtime!", but in the All Star Barangayan edition, their barangay will be given 30 seconds of their introduction but same process and the barangay with the best introduction will win ₱10,000. After the performance, the judges, as well as members of the audience, rate the group from 1 to 10. Audience ratings do not count, but can influence the ratings to be given by the judges. Season 4 paved way not only for groups, but also for solo, duo and trio performers to join the competition. The season's change will also have a 1st Runner-Up, every competition, the group or performer with the second highest score will take home ₱20,000. The format spanned four regular seasons, with special editions like Kids Edition and Campus Clash Edition aired within and in-between seasons. (see below for the list of special editions)

A fourth competition spot is randomly given to one of three groups who did not pass the auditions, but are still worthy to perform in the show. After the group's performance, the judges would give a collective yes or no to the group. If the judges give a yes, the group is considered part of the main contest, with the judges' scores to the group's performance to be included in the calculation for the winner. A no would, of course, mean exclusion of the group from the main contest. This segment was removed during season 2. In season 3, during the February 16, 2011 episode, the said segment was returned but no random selection, instead the group automatically performs on stage.

The group with the highest average score from the judges wins and proceeds to the weekly finals. All winners throughout the whole week perform in the weekly finals. Whoever wins in the weekly finals will get the chance to compete in the monthly finals. Lastly, all the monthly finalists compete in a season grand finals.

Aside from the talent competition, Showtime also aired quick and short-termed segments that offer cash prizes to the studio audience. On January 1, 2011, the show was moved temporarily to the noontime slot. It went back to its original timeslot on February 12, 2011 to give way to Happy Yipee Yehey!.

Noontime variety format

Showtime ended their pre-noontime slot run on January 28, 2012 to prepare for their noontime-reformatted show which premiered on February 6, 2012 on its new timeslot, 11:30 am, replacing former noontime program Happy Yipee Yehey!. The show retained all of its hosts, including Vice Ganda, while adding former judges Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Coleen Garcia. Eric Tai was added as a new host during the pilot episode. It's Showtime aired new long-term segments, while the competitive format returned once again as one of its segments. The competitive format was used for one final season, season five. To cater the entire family audience, a new competition called Bida Kapamilya was introduced on April 30, 2012 as season six. Throughout the run of Bida Kapamilya, It's Showtime added Joy Rendon (May 19, 2012) and Red Talimban (October 27, 2012) as part of the cast.

Segments

Current segments

Sine Mo 'To[edit]

In Baliw-Anne (formerly Baliw-Ag) Cinema Presents: Sine Mo 'To, the hosts gather together in a themed comedic skit for the week. Also in the skit are costumed chosen audience members, in which each of the audience members will win a certain prize for participating. During the featured story's finale on Saturdays, three audience members holding their numbers will each win P5,000, and it happens before the conclusion of the story.

Kalokalike, which airs during Saturdays and on certain days, is an impersonator talent competition in which three contestants compete for their best imitation of a local or foreign personality. Each impersonate is introduced by one by one with an introduction, a monologue and a talent performance. The audience will then raise the Kalokalike card if they are impressed or the Kaloka if they are not. The impersonater with the most Kalokalikes between the three hurados will win P20,000 and will move on to the next round. Eliminated impersonators, however, will still have a chance to compete through Kalokalike Take 2, a wildcard round featuring impersonators who had Kaloka marks from the judges.Kalokalike

In the next round called Kalokalike Level-up, the impersonators compete again for the title of being the Ultimate Kalokalike. The winner receives P500,000. This time, Kalokalike and Kaloka cards are replaced with Big Star and Little Star cards. The winners of this round move on to the Ultimate Kalokalike Showdown.

Face 1 Contestants

Name of Celebrity Impersonated	Batch No.	Result	Position Accomplished
Denise Laurel	1	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Paulo Avelino	1	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Julia Montes	1	In to the Grand Finals	2nd Runner-up
Coco Martin	1	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Valerie Concepcion	2	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Melai Cantiveros	2	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Joross Gamboa	2	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Angelica Panganiban	2	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Kobe Bryant	3	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson	3	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Ong-Bak	3	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Justin Bieber	3	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Charice Pempengco	4	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Richard Gutierrez	4	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Yael Yuzon	4	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Dingdong Dantes	4	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
John Estrada	5	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Bong Revilla	5	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Christopher De Leon	5	In to the Grand Finals	Ultimate KalokaLike Grand Winner
Joy Viado	5	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Allan K	6	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Aiza Seguerra	6	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Wally Bayola	6	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Joey de Leon	6	In to the Grand Finals	Runner-up (Top 5)
Adele	7	In to the Grand Finals	Runner-up (Top 5)
Arnel Pineda	7	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Jay R	7	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Jay Contreras	7	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Richard "Ser Chief" Lim	8	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Jake Cuenca	8	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Angel Locsin	8	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Robin Padilla	8	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Teddy Corpuz (1)	9	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Teddy Corpuz (2)	9	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Jhong Hilario	9	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Vice Ganda	9	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Daniel Padilla	10	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Kathryn Bernardo	10	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Maja Salvador	10	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Kim Chiu	10	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist
Nonito Donaire	11	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Freddie Roach	11	Eliminated	Semifinalist
Jinkee Pacquiao	11	In to the Grand Finals	1st Runner-up
Manny Pacquiao	11	In to the Grand Finals	Grand Finalist

Special Awards

Minor awards were given to the finalists before the announcement of the winners. The recipient of each award receives P20,000.

• Kumarir Award - this award is given to the one who lived like the one he/she is impersonating - Julia Montes
• Trending Award - this award is given to the one who made noise in the social media - Justin Bieber
• BFF Award - the "Miss/Mister Congeniality" term for The Ultimate KalokaLike Showdown - Christopher de Leon
• Who's Who Award - this award is given to the one who looks like the one he/she is impersonating on both photographs and television - Christopher de Leon
• Texter's Choice Award - the poll was opened after the last finalist was revealed. It ended after everyone got done with their final performance. This award will be given to the one who got the most votes through text - Vice Ganda

Bida Kids

A special segment where Kid groups will showcase their performance with the three hurados: two kids and one resident hurado, Jhong Hilario. The best kid group in the Grand Finals may win P500,000.

Sample Mo, Premyo Mo!

After the audience rates the kid groups, the hosts may randomly choose a person to show off their score and comment to the group that has recently performed and his/her "sample" talent (Singing, Dancing, Acting, etc.) Depending on entertainment and other factors, the random five-digit money screen will stop on how much the person wins.

Tandang Pananong

Plays on weekdays, this game is composed of two pairs: one grandparent and one eldest child ages from 8 years or younger per team. Before the game proper, grandparents may look at the featured objects found in each question by the hosts and dancers. The main hosts will ask a question first and the eldest child may press the buzzer to answer, after which, the granparent from the answered team may choose from the boxes containing the exact object answered by the eldest child earlier within 10 seconds. If the exact object is right, they will earn one point, but if it is wrong, no point. The team gets 3 points will win P20,000 and will return the next day to defend their crown and earn cash prizes each day if they will continuously win for 9 days and it will consider as Hall of Famers after their 10th win, while the losing team will take home P5,000.

kuya kim atienza biography

Alejandro Ilagan "Kim" Atienza popularly known as Kuya Kim was born on January 6, 1967. He is a Filipino host, actor, commercial and print ad model and weatherman. Kim is the eldest son of former Manila Mayor LitoAtienza. Kim is married to Fely Hung the president and founding member of the Chinese International School Manila Foundation (CISM). He has three children with Fely namely Jose III, Meimei and Eman. Kim loves to join marathons and he loves cycling. He was a co-owner of the famous resort True Home Hotel in Boracay but later on sold his shares. He started appearing in TV when he began to host Magandang Umaga Pilipinas’s Animalandia until he became the resident weather man of TV Patrol. 

In 2009 he left the morning show and worked as a noon time host called Showtime. He is still currently a co-host for the said noontime show. He also began hosting Matanglawin an educational show in 2008 and continues to air on ABS-CBN. This program showcases interesting and fun discoveries in nature, several natural and environmental phenomena. Here is a list of some of his television series: Umagang Kay Ganda (2007), TV patrol as segment anchor in 1987 and Muscles in Motion (1985) In 2010 Kuya Kim suffered a mild stroke but eventually recovered from the ordeal. His break at broadcasting took place in 2004 when he replaced the late Ernie Baron as the show’s weatherman. 

He was known to deliver a very smooth and professional performance for all his shows. He has been a passionate animal lover ever since he was a child. He has had several queer animals as pets. Because of this Kuya Kim mastered almost all the information about any pet or animal including facts for natural science. He is also known to be health conscious. He taught aerobics and weightlifting on television before he even went to sports casting. - See more at: http://www.pinoystop.com/bio/celebrity-profile/273/kim-atienza-biography#sthash.ekddvEdX.dpuf