Mired in a do-or-die situation since stumbling to a 3-6 start in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup, the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots leaned on players like Zav Lucero to turn their fortunes around. A four-game winning streak spurred the Hotshots to the playoffs, where they will now play against top-seeded NorthPort Batang Pier in …
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Wizards down Hornets for rare winning streak
Bilal Coulibaly pumped in 26 points and reserve Corey Kispert racked up 25 points as the visiting Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 124-114, yesterday (Philippine time), winning back-to-back games for just the second time this season. Kyle Kuzma provided 22 points for the Wizards, who ended a 16-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota …
1Silay finishes 3rd in PNVF U-21 tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 1Silay Sports overcame a slow start to beat the Umingan Volleyball Club, 22-25, 32-30, 25-20, 25-19, to claim a bronze medal in the PNVF Under-21 Championship national men’s division at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, February 2. Ike Andrew Barelia spearheaded the offense with 30 points, building on 29 …
Negrense Belangel tallies double-double as Daegu edges Thunders
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel tallied a double-double performance as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus scored a 72-69 escape over the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Sunday, February 2. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 17 points and …
Magnolia comes alive vs. NLEX, sets up QF bout with NorthPort
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots avoided elimination, heading into the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs. The Chito Victolero-coached posted its fourth straight victory after dominating the NLEX Road Warriors, 112-81, during their do-or-die faceoff at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal on Sunday, February 2. This win secured Magnolia the eighth and final slot …
Celtics overcome 26-point deficit to stun 76ers
Jayson Tatum delivered 35 points and 11 assists as the visiting Boston Celtics rallied from a 26-point, second-half deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-110, yesterday (Philippine time). Boston outscored Philadelphia, 54-20, over the final 14-plus minutes to take control of a game that was initially dominated by Philadelphia. In doing so, the Celtics avenged …
Belangel, Daegu lost to Knights in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus sustained a close 80-75 defeat to the Seoul SK Knights in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Saturday, February 1. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 13 points, eight assists and four rebounds …
Negrense Pons leads way as Creamline edges Cignal in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers banked on their experience in the fifth set to score a 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 23-25, 15-9 victory against the Cignal HD Spikers in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, February 1. Negrense Bernadeth Pons stepped up with 27 …
Balanced Jazz tops slumping Magic, halts 8-game slide
Collin Sexton had 22 points and eight assists, and John Collins scored 19 points to help the Utah Jazz snap a season-worst eight-game losing streak with a 113-99 victory over the Orlando Magic in Salt Lake City yesterday (Philippine time). The victory was Utah’s first since a 112-111 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on …
Lakers acquire Doncic from Mavs in exchange for Davis: report
In a blockbuster move, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis. ESPN reported yesterday (Philippine time) that the deal will also see Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris go to the Lakers, while Dallas will also receive Max Christie and Los Angeles’ 2029 first round pick. …