LeBron James scored 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers gave a glimpse at an identity for the road ahead with a convincing 122-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Inglewood, California yesterday (Philippine time). Playing with Luka Doncic (calf) on the bench after acquiring him …
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Celtics handle Cavaliers in battle of East’s best
Derrick White scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the visiting Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games with a 112-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday (Philippine time). White made 6-of-12 three-point attempts. Four of his three-pointers came in the fourth. The Cavaliers trailed 109-104 and had …
Pastrana, UST wallop PSP in WMPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses stayed perfect in the WMPBL Inaugural Season after a 75-32 rout of the PSP Lady Gymers at the New Era University Gym in Quezon City over the weekend. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana had an all-around game of 12 markers, six assists, three rebounds, …
Tay Tung elem volley team bags Provincial Meet crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ elementary girls volleyball team clinched the crown in the Bacolod City Provincial Meet 2024 at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod over the weekend. Led by the tournament’s MVP and 1st Best Middle Blocker Mari Cacho, the Thunderbolts claimed the crown with a 25-13, 25-13 …
Zav Lucero shines in Magnolia’s turnaround in PBA Comm’s Cup
Mired in a do-or-die situation since stumbling to a 3-6 start in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup, the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots leaned on players like Zav Lucero to turn their fortunes around. A four-game winning streak spurred the Hotshots to the playoffs, where they will now play against top-seeded NorthPort Batang Pier in …
Wizards down Hornets for rare winning streak
Bilal Coulibaly pumped in 26 points and reserve Corey Kispert racked up 25 points as the visiting Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 124-114, yesterday (Philippine time), winning back-to-back games for just the second time this season. Kyle Kuzma provided 22 points for the Wizards, who ended a 16-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota …
1Silay finishes 3rd in PNVF U-21 tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 1Silay Sports overcame a slow start to beat the Umingan Volleyball Club, 22-25, 32-30, 25-20, 25-19, to claim a bronze medal in the PNVF Under-21 Championship national men’s division at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday, February 2. Ike Andrew Barelia spearheaded the offense with 30 points, building on 29 …
Negrense Belangel tallies double-double as Daegu edges Thunders
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel tallied a double-double performance as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus scored a 72-69 escape over the Seoul Samsung Thunders in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Sunday, February 2. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 17 points and …
Magnolia comes alive vs. NLEX, sets up QF bout with NorthPort
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots avoided elimination, heading into the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs. The Chito Victolero-coached posted its fourth straight victory after dominating the NLEX Road Warriors, 112-81, during their do-or-die faceoff at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal on Sunday, February 2. This win secured Magnolia the eighth and final slot …
Celtics overcome 26-point deficit to stun 76ers
Jayson Tatum delivered 35 points and 11 assists as the visiting Boston Celtics rallied from a 26-point, second-half deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-110, yesterday (Philippine time). Boston outscored Philadelphia, 54-20, over the final 14-plus minutes to take control of a game that was initially dominated by Philadelphia. In doing so, the Celtics avenged …