Jayson Tatum led six Boston players in double figures with a game-high 22 points yesterday (Philippine time) as the Celtics steamrolled the Golden State Warriors, 125-85, in San Francisco as part of the NBA’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day slate. Kristaps Porzingis chipped in 18 points and Jaylen Brown scored 17 for Boston, which for …
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Thunder clobber Nets in latest showing of home dominance
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 27 points and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-101 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The Thunder have won 20 of their past 23 games overall and 12 straight in Oklahoma City. While Gilgeous-Alexander returned after missing the loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Thunder were without …
Daja clutch as DLSZ escapes UPIS in OT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Junior Archers showed steadiness in the overtime to defeat the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Junior Fighting Maroons, 79-77, in the UAAP Season 87 boys basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Sunday, January 19. With just over two …
Negrense Belangel, Gong Aji lost in KBL All-Star Game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and Team Gong Aji suffered a 142-126 defeat to Mong Team in the Korean Basketball League’s (KBL) All-Star Game at the Busan Sajik Gymnasium on Sunday night, January 19. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 10 points, including two three-point conversions, to go …
NLEX weathers Phoenix to arrest five-game slump
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 …
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 …