Kyrie Irving poured in 25 points while powering the Dallas Mavericks past the visiting Charlotte Hornets 103-96 yesterday (Philippine time). Irving, who tallied 19 points in the second half, tied his season best with nine rebounds. Moses Brown tacked on season’s bests of 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Klay Thompson logged 18 points as …
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Stephen Curry goes off for 56, rallies Warriors past Magic
Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with 11 and 12 three-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Curry’s 56 points were the fourth-most of his career …
Carballo shines as UST fends off DLSU in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses overcame the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers, 25-12, 22-25, 13-25, 25-23, 15-13, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, February 26. Negrense setter Cassie Carballo showcased her …
Negrense Dela Noche delivers as Golden Spikers sweep Green Spikers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers secured a dominant 25-21, 25-20, 25-16 sweep over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Spikers in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, February 26. Negrense JayRack dela Noche finished …
Ginebra dominates NorthPort in PBA semis opener
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings did too much to handle the NorthPort Batang Pier in Game 1 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. The Gin Kings got off to a triumphant start in their best-of-seven showdown after overwhelming the Batang Pier, 115-93, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Only a 56-51 match entering …
Heat handles Hawks to gain split of two-game series
Tyler Herro — in a big bounce-back game — produced 24 points and 10 assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 131-109, yesterday (Philippine time). In Miami’s previous game — a loss at Atlanta — Herro was held to 11 points while shooting 0-for-9 on three-pointers. He made 4-of-8 attempts from deep …
Negros hoop legends shine in exhibition game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The AcroCity-backed Negros Basketball Association Legends Cup turned out nostalgic and successful, as former league stars reunited to entertain their loyal fans and rekindle camaraderie with former teammates and rivals on the court. The excitement reached its peak when former San Sebastian College standout Django Rivera, University of the East’s Victor …
Bacolodnon Antiquiera steps up as Navy clobbers PSP in WMPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine Navy Lady Sailors leaned on the hot hands of Trixie Antiquiera to score a dominant 68-35 victory over the PSP Lady Gymers in the 2025 WMPBL invitational tournament at the New Era University Gym. The Bacolodnon cager delivered a career-best of 24 points behind a record-setting eight three-pointers — …
Doncic’s triple-double leads Lakers past Mavs in 1st meeting since trade
Luka Doncic scored 19 points with 15 rebounds and 12 assists against his former team three weeks after a blockbuster trade and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a 107-99 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James scored 27 points with 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 20 points and Rui Hachimura …
Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies hand skidding Suns defeat in OT
Jaylen Wells scored seven points in overtime as the host Memphis Grizzlies held off the Phoenix Suns 151-148 yesterday (Philippine time). Phoenix’s Kevin Durant missed two three-point attempts in the final five seconds. Ja Morant shook off a rough shooting night to finish with 29 points and eight assists to lead the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson, …