The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings conducted a defensive clinic in the final 30 seconds to pull off a slim 71-70 triumph against the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 2 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup finals on Sunday, March 16, at the Mall of Asia Arena. After seeing a 15-point lead evaporate, the …
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Luka Doncic powers Lakers past Suns
Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 107-96 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns yesterday (Philippine time). Jaxson Hayes matched his season high with 19 points and Dorian Finney-Smith added 10 for the Lakers (41-25), …
Chuatico, Ateneo survive UE in UAAP volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles overcame a near meltdown in the fifth set to escape with a 20-25, 25-16, 22-25, 25-15, 15-13 victory over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, March 15. …
Negrense Soyud shines as Akari edges Galeries in PVL q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers recovered from a set down to defeat the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11, in Game 1 of the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, March 15. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud recorded 19 points, built on 18 …
Warriors’ defense steps up in close win over Knicks
Moses Moody broke a tie with 2:26 to go, Draymond Green added a back-breaking hoop with 25 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors tightened the defensive screws on the New York Knicks down the stretch for a 97-94 triumph in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). After having watched Karl-Anthony Towns almost single-handedly draw the …
TNT’s Hollis-Jefferson vows to keep getting better as finals go on
TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson vowed to keep getting better as the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup finals continue. The Tropang Giga might have claimed Game 1, 95-89, at the Mall of Asia Arena, but Hollis-Jefferson acknowledged the potential of their rivals, the Gin Kings. Their resilience, popularly known as never-say-die spirit, showed up …
Dajao, UST near UAAP girls basket title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Growling Tigresses scored a lopsided 85-57 victory over the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Lady Bullpups in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 girls basketball tournament finals at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday, March 13. Bacolodnon Barby Dajao …
Negrense Orendain, Capital1 fall short of PVL playoff seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers ended their PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference campaign after a 25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17 defeat to the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, March 13. Negrense Patty Jane Orendain tried her best to help the Power Spikers, finishing with …
Warriors’ Curry hits 3-pointer in win over Kings
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career three-pointers yesterday (Philippine time) as the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco. Curry was able to play a supporting role with 11 points for the Warriors, who …
4 Bucks exceed 20 points in win over slumping Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and added 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-106 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Three other Bucks scored more than 20 points to help Milwaukee end its three-game skid. Brook Lopez scored 23, Kevin Porter, Jr. had 22 off the bench, and …