Robert Bolick regained his form while Jonnel Policarpio stepped up as the NLEX Road Warriors pulled off a 108-94 win over the Phoenix Fuel Masters to break out of a slump in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, January 19, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Bolick, who was limited to just …
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Bucks make quick work of short-handed 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers yesterday (Philippine time). It marked the fourth win in a row for Milwaukee. Damian Lillard added 25 points, thanks to a 16-point fourth quarter, while Khris Middleton chipped in 13 points …
Torres scores as FEU-D blanks Claret in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEU-D) Baby Tamaraws secured a dominant 6-0 victory over the Claret School of Quezon City Red Roosters in the UAAP Season 87 boys football tournament at the University of the Philippines Football Stadium in Quezon City on Saturday, January 18. Czam Acuesta initiated the scoring for the …
Negrense Bertolano contributes as Farm Fresh sweeps Nxled
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano made her presence felt offensively as the Farm Fresh Foxies prevailed over the Nxled Chameleons, 25-22, 26-24, 25-21, in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday, January 18. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City native Bertolano finished with eight points, including some …
Meralco beats Beermen, clinches QF ticket in PBA
The Meralco Bolts punched a ticket to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after defeating the San Miguel Beermen, 100-93, on Saturday, January 18. The Bolts improved to 7-3 as they notched their third straight win, while the Beermen slipped to 4-5. The victory also spoiled the debut of San Miguel’s newest import, Malik Pope, who had 14 …
Hawks sneak by struggling Celtics in OT
Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics, 119-115, in overtime yesterday (Philippine time). Dyson Daniels added 23 points for the Hawks, who won despite shooting 9-for-37 from three-point range and committing 18 turnovers. Atlanta received 19 …
Belangel, Daegu escape Suwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus pulled off a 76-74 victory over the Suwon KT Sonicboom in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Thursday night, January 16. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 15 points, four rebounds and …
Sanjorjo nabs 2 golds in Bacolod City Division Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Angel Sanjorjo of Bacolod Tay Tung High School notched three medals, including two golds, in the Bacolod City Division Meet held recently. Sanjorjo captured her gold medals in the secondary girls shot put and discus throw, while she settled for a bronze medal finish in javelin throw. On the other hand, …
Magnolia overcomes late Phoenix barrage in PBA
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ campaign in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup got a timely boost. The Hotshots survived a late barrage from the Phoenix Fuel Masters en route to a much-needed 110-104 triumph on Thursday, January 16, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. They got to live another day, snapping the Fuel …
Pacers turn back Pistons’ comeback attempt
Myles Turner poured in 28 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 111-100, yesterday (Philippine time). Pascal Siakam contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, while Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and eight assists. Andrew Nembhard added 12 points and six assists as Indiana won for the seventh time …