Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 36 points in a runaway third quarter, and the visiting Houston Rockets erased an early double-digit deficit to beat the Washington Wizards, 135-112, yesterday (Philippine time). Green scored 22 of his game-high 29 points, while Sengun added 14 points, four rebounds and four assists in the Rockets’ 40-point …
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Belangel aims to steer Daegu to KBL playoffs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus’ Asian Quota Player Samjosef Belangel is hoping to help his team reach the playoff round of the ongoing Korean Basketball League (KBL) Season. According to the former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star, making it to the postseason is his top goal for the Pegasus …
Negros’ STAI BowlerX shines in Nat’l Youth Championship
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The STAI BowlerX team delivered a strong performance in the PBF Annuals and National Youth Championships held recently at the E-Lanes Bowling Center in San Juan City, Manila. The Negros Occidental-based bowling squad secured multiple medals and cemented their status as a force to be reckoned with in the Philippine bowling …
Ramos, Parks Jr. lead Hokkaido, Osaka back to winning column in B.League
Dwight Ramos and Ray Parks, Jr. were among the major factors that helped their respective squads return to the winning column of the Japan B.League’s 2024-2025 Season. Ramos provided a spark for Levanga Hokkaido in their 70-64 victory over the Chiba Jets on Sunday, January 5, at the LaLa Arena Tokyo-Bay to get their 10th …
Magic knock off Knicks, avert season sweep
Cole Anthony scored 14 of his team-high 24 points in the second half yesterday (Philippine time) as the undermanned Orlando Magic grabbed the lead and didn’t let go in a 103-94 win over the host New York Knicks. Wendell Carter, Jr. had 19 points off the bench while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 15 points and reserve …
Belangel, Daegu defeat Anyang in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel had another fine performance as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus edged the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, 84-77, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Anyang Arena on Sunday night, January 5. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star guard tallied 11 points, …
Davies/El Tzino, Talisay, Bleacher rule Abanse Negrense-NBTC
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Davies/El Tzino, Talisay City and Bleacher Roadstar Transit emerged as winners in the Abanse Negrense – NBTC Local Qualifying Tournament held at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City. Davies/El Tzino reaffirmed their dominance in the Central Negros Cluster by defeating Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias in the championship round, …
Green helps push Rockets past Lakers
Jalen Green scored a game-high 33 points, Amen Thompson posted a double-double in his return from suspension and the Houston Rockets held on for a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday (Philippine time). Green scored on consecutive possessions late in the fourth quarter after the Lakers closed to within 112-108 on two free …
Brownlee under the weather in Ginebra’s win vs. Beermen
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings import Justin Brownlee may have had an outing close to his usual numbers, but he admitted being under the weather during their 93-81 win against the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, January 5. Brownlee registered 19 points, seven rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and a steal as …
Belangel leads Daegu in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel delivered a career game as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus dominated the Seoul Samsung Thunders, 114-77, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium on Saturday, January 4. The Negrense guard finished with a career-high 36 points, including six three-point conversions, to go with eight …