Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin: May 16 na!

ABS-CBN proudly presents its newest teleserye, Ikaw ang Lahat Sa Akin,
set to premiere on a prime evening slot on Monday, May 16.

Ikaw ang Lahat Sa Akin stars teleserye princess Claudine Barretto,
cast for the very first time alongside one of today's most popular
screen teams, John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Also heading this
exceptional cast are Angelika de la Cruz, Shaina Magdayao, and Diether
Ocampo.

An emotional story about love and life that can happen to any one of
us, Ikaw ang Lahat Sa Akin is considered by many as a return to form
for the teleserye format that ABS-CBN pioneered and perfected.

Directed by Eric Reyes (Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas) and Jerome Pobocan
(Hiram), and costarring acclaimed actors Hilda Koronel, Tirso Cruz
III, Jaclyn Jose, Noni Buencamino, and Carmi Martin, with Kathleen
Hermosa, Vanna Garcia, Marla Boyd and Glaiza de Castro, Ikaw Ang Lahat
Sa Akin centers on the story of three young women whose journeys
intersect in the most unexpected of ways.

Nea Cruz Fontanilla (Claudine Barretto) and Jasmin Cruz Fontanilla
(Bea Alonzo) are sisters, although they haven't seen each other since
Nea was five – when Nea's father Larry (Noni Buencamino) abandoned her
and her mother Elena (Jacklyn Jose) to live with the rich Yolanda
(Carmi Martin).

Suns 127, Mavs 102

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are just too fast to gather any rust.

With Amare Stoudemire powering for career playoff highs of 40 points and 16 rebounds, the Suns blew past the Dallas Mavericks 127-102 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Phoenix had not played in eight days after sweeping Memphis, but the Suns came out rested and running against the Mavericks, who were coming off a 40-point victory over Houston in Game 7 of their first-round series Saturday night.

Joe Johnson had 25 points and Shawn Marion 23 points and 11 rebounds in a game the Suns never trailed.

Steve Nash, going against the team he left after six seasons when Mavericks owner Mark Cuban refused to come close to the five-year, $65 million he got from the Suns, was presented the league's most valuable player trophy by NBA commissioner David Stern before the game, holding it high above his head for the cheering crowd.

Then Phoenix was off and running, scoring the first eight points, leading by as many as 18 in the second quarter and 26 at the end of three.

MVP Nash

Dallas Mavericks' Marquis Daniels, right, runs into Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, of Canada, during the second quarter of a Western Conference semifinal game Monday, May 9, 2005, in Phoenix.

Ben's Rampage

Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace (3) blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers forward Stephen Jackson (1) during the first quarter of their Eastern Conference semifinal game at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Monday, May 9, 2005. Looking on is Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace.

Big Ben Unstoppable

Big Ben excels on both offense and defense.

Pacers Humiliated

The Pacers return to the site of their infamous brawl, only to get mauled by the Pistons. Ben Wallace scores 21 with 15 boards, leading Detroit to a 96-81 Game 1 win. Full story

Pacers vs. Pistons Game 1: Live

GameCast

Box Score

AP NBA Updates

MVP Nash leads Suns against former team (AP)
Steve Nash won the NBA's most valuable player award as pilot of the rocket offense of the Phoenix Suns. His journey enters an intriguing new phase Monday night when he goes against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Source: D'Antoni to be coach of the year (AP)
After unleashing the Phoenix Suns to a frenetic pace and guiding them to a league-best 62 wins, Mike D'Antoni is the NBA's coach of the year, a league source said on Monday. The outcome of the vote first was reported by the East Valley Tribune.
Injured Allen blames Bowen, sort of (AP) -
Ray Allen thinks Bruce Bowen uses his hands too much on defense and the Seattle guard doesn't appreciate the way his San Antonio counterpart jostles him on the way up the court. ``We've all seen what he does out there on the basketball floor.'
Wizards out to rally on Shaq (AP) -
Gilbert Arenas knows all the numbers indicate his season will end soon. His Washington Wizards have lost nine straight games to Miami, have won in South Florida just twice in the last seven years and -- even though the Heat were far from perfect.

Post NBA Updates

These Long Shots Cannot Misfire
MIAMI -- The number one rallying cry for any coach or player who sees he isn't an overwhelming favorite in some game or series is "nobody is giving us a chance." It becomes the ultimate slight, to be disrespected.
Something to Shout About
It's been a long time since Washington had this kind of sporting party. This was so long in coming, after so many choices, so many bad seasons and almost comical despair that folks didn't want to go home.
At the Buzzer, The Sound of Something New
What Can Brown Do for You?
No consequence is too severe for quitting on your team in the playoffs, so dismissing Kwame Brown for the rest of this season is exactly the right thing for the Washington Wizards to do. Not another day should the franchise wait on this kid to develop...
Wizards, Dixon Make A Quick Turnaround
The affair is going on six years now, Juan Dixon and metropolitan Washington. You mention his name in NBA circles and you don't get much of a reaction. Here, he's Midas.

NBA's Best Coach

Source: Suns' D'Antoni to Be Coach of Year
After unleashing the Phoenix Suns to a frenetic pace and guiding them to a league-best 62 wins, Mike D'Antoni is the NBA's coach of the year.