Cade Cunningham scored 24 points, Ausar Thompson added 22 and each made a clutch shot in the final two minutes to help the visiting Detroit Pistons avoid elimination in the first round of the playoffs with a gritty 106-103 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 yesterday (Philippine time). The Pistons sent the …
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Bacolod falters to Pampanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tubo Slashers failed to sustain their strong start to suffer a 100-91 defeat to the Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Orion Sports Complex in Bataan on Monday night, April 28. Despite establishing a 19-33 lead after the opening quarter, the Tubo Slashers were unable …
Negrense Cañete, San Beda nail 1st win in NCAA 100
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Beda University Lady Red Spikers achieved their first win in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament, overcoming the San Sebastian College Lady Stags, 21-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-13 at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City. Negrense Reyann Cañete had a double-digit contribution of 10 points as the Lady …
Cavaliers sweep Heat with record-setting blowout
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a 4-0 first-round series sweep with a 138-83 rout of the host Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time), the fourth-largest winning margin in an NBA playoff game. De’Andre Hunter (19 points), Ty Jerome (18) and Evan Mobley (17) all played their part, while Jarrett Allen finished …
Warriors ride Jimmy Butler III’s late surge to 3-1 lead over Rockets
Jimmy Butler III returned from a one-game absence to score 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Golden State Warriors record a 109-106 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Brandin Podziemski made six three-pointers and scored 26 …
Meralco bows to Rain or Shine in PBA Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The defending champion Meralco Bolts dropped their third consecutive game after a 128-116 loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday night, April 27. Negrense Raymar Jose finished with 21 points, on 8-of-10 field goal shooting, to …
Negrense Ordiales, NU topple UST in UAAP volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs renewed their mastery over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers with a 25-22, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22 victory in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 27. With their sixth consecutive win, the reigning champions, the Bulldogs, …
Jayson Tatum, Celtics too sharp for Magic
Jayson Tatum collected game-highs of 37 points and 14 rebounds to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The second-seeded Celtics made 30 of their 32 free-throw attempts as they took a 3-1 edge in the …
Knicks edge Pistons for 3-1 NBA playoff series lead
Jalen Brunson scored 32 points and Karl-Anthony Towns delivered two crucial late baskets as the New York Knicks held off the Detroit Pistons, 94-93, to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The game ended amid controversy, the Pistons protesting that Tim Hardaway, Jr. was fouled by …
Chuatico shines as Ateneo turns back UE
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles ended their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball campaign with a 25-21, 23-25, 25-16, 27-25 victory over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 26. Negrense Jihan Chuatico led the way with 16 points on 11 attacks, …