Alec Stockton ignited in the fourth quarter to help the Converge FiberXers turn back the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 103-96, and gain solo second in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, January 14, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The spitfire guard dropped 17 of his overall output in the payoff period as …
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Bucks ride massive Q1 to victory over Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings, snapping Sacramento’s seven-game winning streak. Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 33 points and Lillard totaled 24 for the Bucks, who rebounded from a 34-point loss against the New …
Living Stones rules Division Meet men’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Living Stones International School clinched the crown in the secondary boys volleyball category of the Bacolod City Division Athletic Association Meet held recently at the Montalbo Gym. Led by the tandem of Charles Pallaza and Alren Rich Cordero, Living Stones ruled the competition after defeating the Emiliano Lizares National High School …
Tay Tung’s Efenio nabs 5 golds in Division Meet gymnastics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Matthea Given Efenio of Bacolod Tay Tung High School captured five gold medals in the secondary girls rhythmic gymnastics of the Bacolod City Division Athletic Association Meet held recently in Bacolod City. Efenio clinched the gold medals in the hoop, ribbon, clubs, ball, and individual all-around categories to secure her place …
Koshigaya Alphas dedicate emotional victory in Japan B.League to injured Kai Sotto
The Koshigaya Alphas dedicated their close win over the Chiba Jets on Sunday, January 12, to their injured star center Kai Sotto. The Alphas stunned the Jets in an emotional 91-89 triumph in the Japan B.League’s 2024-2025 Season, all thanks to Inoue Soichiro’s 17 points, which included the game-winning three-pointer in the end game, as …
Jalen Green pours in 42 as Rockets rally past Grizzlies
Jalen Green matched his career high with 42 points and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 120-118, yesterday (Philippine time). Jake LaRavia supplied the Grizzlies with a 100-87 lead when he stole the ball and sank a layup with 9:55 to play. The Rockets then began …
Belangel, Daegu bow to Anyang
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus suffered a 74-67 defeat to the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League at the Anyang Arena on Sunday, January 12. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 10 points, missing all his …
CSA-B clinches NOPSSCEA men’s basketball crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) Eagles prevailed over the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Bacolod Stingers, 63-61, in the do-or-die Game 3 of the NOPSSCEA Season 44 men’s basketball finals at the USLS Gym in Bacolod City on Sunday night, January 12. The Eagles showed steadiness in the second half …
Malonzo returns as Barangay Ginebra blows out Blackwater
Jamie Malonzo returned from a calf injury that had sidelined him since April 2024, helping the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings to dominate the Blackwater Bossing, 86-63, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, January 12, at the Ynares Center Antipolo. The 6-foot-7 wingman made huge contributions during their third quarter breakaway en …
Celtics survive visit from Pelicans with 1-point win
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 120-119, yesterday (Philippine time). C.J. McCollum missed a layup in traffic just before the final buzzer that would have handed the Pelicans the victory. McCollum connected on two free throws to pull New Orleans within a point with …