Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant 35-point performance as the Denver Nuggets bounced back to topple the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 140-127, in the NBA yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic had been forced to take a backseat to Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in an emphatic 127-103 Denver loss to Oklahoma City on Sunday, March 9, in …
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NU topples UP in UAAP men’s volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs overcame a third-set stumble to secure a 25-12, 25-15, 15-25, 25-22 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, March 9. Negrense Leo Ordiales …
Negrense Belangel misfires as Daegu loses to Seoul
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel struggled offensively as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus bowed to the Seoul SK Knights, 89-69, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Jamsil School Gymnasium on Sunday, March 9. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star finished with just four points, on 2-of-8 field …
Calvin Oftana regains form to help TNT reach finals
Jayson Castro’s unfortunate season-ending injury has spurred his TNT Tropang Giga teammates to step up during their campaign in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup. Among the players who embraced the challenge is versatile swingman Calvin Oftana, who broke out of a mini-slump to play a key role in the Tropang Giga’s semifinal series against …
Shai outguns Jokic as Thunder rolls past Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander outdueled MVP rival Nikola Jokic with a 40-point performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder produced a late barrage to defeat the Denver Nuggets, 127-103, yesterday (Philippine time). A pulsating battle between the NBA Western Conference heavyweights was settled by a fourth-quarter offensive onslaught from Oklahoma, who outscored Denver 41-20 in the final frame …
Belangel, Daegu bow to Changwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus faltered to the Changwon LG Sakers, 79-72, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Saturday, March 8. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 18 points, seven assists, two rebounds, and a steal …
Negrense Canino leads way as DLSU edges UE in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers recovered from a second-set stunner to defeat the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-12, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, March 8. Negrense Angel …
Curry reaches milestone as Warriors down Pistons
Stephen Curry had 32 points and hit a major milestone as Golden State downed Detroit, 115-110, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Curry reached 25,000 career points on a third-quarter three-pointer. Jimmy Butler supplied 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Draymond Green had 12 points — including a late pivotal three-pointer — along with …
Ginebra sets up finals showdown with TNT, eliminates NorthPort
The series may have lasted five games, but the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings’ destination remained the same. Barangay Ginebra is on its way to the championship round as it took out the NorthPort Batang Pier, 126-99, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Friday, March 7, at the Araneta Coliseum in …
NegOcc rules WVRAA secondary girls volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental, represented by the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, emerged as champion in the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet secondary girls volleyball tournament at the Binirayan Sports Complex in San Jose, Antique on Thursday, March 6. The Negrense squad showcased their dominance to defeat host Antique, represented by …