Anthony Davis recorded 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers, 123-109, in the in-season tournament championship game of the NBA Cup at Las Vegas yesterday (Philippine time). Austin Reaves scored 28 points off the bench and LeBron James added 24 points and 11 rebounds for …
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Negrense Nermal inks 2-year deal with NLEX Road Warriors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense winger Jhan Nermal is set to begin his career in the Philippine Basketball Association after being signed to a two-year rookie contract by the NLEX Road Warriors. The Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran-native Nermal only signed with the Road Warriors, as he would still finish his stint with the Bacoor City …
Creamline defeats Chery Tiggo, nears PVL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers moved on the cusp of another shot at the PVL All-Filipino Conference crown after a 25-18, 27-25, 25-22 sweep of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in Game 1 of the semis at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, December 7. Jessica Galanza came away …
UAAP championship a full circle moment for Evan Nelle
Evan Nelle ended his collegiate career just like how it started — as a basketball champion. The 5-foot-10 guard, who tallied 10.9 points, 6.8 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 steals throughout UAAP Season 86, shared that his title with De La Salle University (DLSU) brought him fulfillment, especially since he was the floor general …
DLSU clinches UAAP men’s basketball crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers clinched the crown of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament after a 73-69 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the do-or-die Game 3 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, December 6. Kevin Quiambao led …
Mapua moves closer to NCAA crown after Game 1 win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Mapua University Cardinals moved a win closer to clinching the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament crown after a 68-63 triumph over the San Beda University Red Lions in Game 1 of the Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, December 6. Already …
Doncic’s 40-point triple-double sends Mavs to rout of Jazz
Luka Doncic recorded a 29-point triple-double in the first half and finished with 40 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks demolished the visiting Utah Jazz, 147-97, during an NBA in-season game yesterday (Philippine time). Kyrie Irving scored 26 points in the wire-to-wire victory for Dallas, which established a season best …
UST captures UAAP women’s basketball crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Angelina Villasin drained a go-ahead layup to complete the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses’ fightback from 15 points down to dethrone the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 71-69, in the do-or-die Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday. Down …
Cignal sweeps Gerflor, clinches last PVL semis seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Cignal HD Spikers overcame a lackluster start before dispatching the Quezon City Gerflor Defenders, 25-22, 25-11 and 25-10, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday, December 5. Negrense Genevieve Casugod came off the bench to fire nine points, while Frances Molina also had the same output …
Adamson still unbeaten in UAAP boys’ basketball
Adamson University cruised to a fourth consecutive victory in the UAAP Season 86 boys’ basketball tournament after a 66-51 triumph over the University of the East (UE) at the Adamson Gym on Tuesday, December 5. It was a wire-to-wire win for the Baby Falcons, who opened the game on a 13-5 run before extending …