Jalen Brunson scored 29 points as the New York Knicks overturned a 20-point deficit to stun the Boston Celtics, 108-105, in overtime in their opening NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series clash yesterday (Philippine time). Brunson — the 40-point hero of New York’s series-clinching win over Detroit last week — was once again in superb form …
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UST bags UAAP girls 3×3 crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Growling Tigresses pulled off a tight 14-13 win over the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Lady Bullpups to rule the UAAP Season 87 girls 3×3 basketball at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City on Sunday, May 4. Negrense Barby Dajao spearheaded the offense …
Negrense Pons, Rondina falter in beach volley pro q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons and Cherry Rondina, along with other Alas Pilipinas bets, faltered in the quarterfinals round of the Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali in Laguna province’s Santa Rosa City over the weekend. The “SiPons” pair failed to sustain their strong start to suffer an 18-21, 21-19, 15-13 defeat to Beata …
Magnolia dominates Terrafirma in PBA Cup
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots relied on a strong first half to dominate the Terrafirma Dyip, 127-94, as the Hotshots went 5-0 in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, May 4, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. After leading 27-25 by the end of the first quarter, the Hotshots had a 38-point romp and …
Pacers take Game 1 in series vs. top-seeded Cavaliers
Andrew Nembhard scored 23 points and Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points, 13 assists and three blocked shots as the Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 121-112 road win over the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith each scored 17 points, and Myles …
Canino, DLSU back to UAAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers staved off a gritty stand by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses for a 25-22, 11-25, 25-21, 25-21 victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Final Four at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night, May 3. Negrense Angel Anne Canino …
Negrense De La Noche, UST stay alive in UAAP semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers stayed alive with a 26-24, 27-25, 19-25, 25-18 victory over the National University Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball Final Four at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, May 3. Negrense JayRack de la Noche had 15 markers on 13 attacks, …
Nuggets throttle Clippers, take Game 7 in first-round series
Aaron Gordon scored 22 points, Christian Braun had 21 and the host Denver Nuggets used a big third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-101, in Game 7 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series yesterday (Philippine time). Denver advances to face the top-seeded Thunder in the conference semifinals. Game 1 is on Tuesday morning, …
Tyrese Haliburton guides Pacers into series with favored Cavs
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton isn’t resting on his laurels. After making the series-winning shot in overtime of Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, he’s ready for his next challenge. The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are next for fourth-seeded Indiana in the Eastern Conference semifinals, which begin on Monday morning, May …
NIR rules One La Salle Football Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Buglas Filipinas, representing the Negros Island Region (NIR), prevailed over the Dumaguete Futbolitos FC, 1-0, to rule the Born 2008 Category of the 4th University of St. La Salle Football Cup in Bacolod City. Most Valuable Player awardee Gavriel Animathea Lomugdang converted a 30-yard free-kick from a foul inside the …