It has been just two games, but the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder have turned into a battle of attrition. The Spurs came into the series without starting point guard De’Aaron Fox. Heading into Game 3 on Saturday, May 23 (Philippine time) in San Antonio, with the series …
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Knicks ride explosion to 2-0 lead over Cavaliers
Josh Hart bounced back from a quiet series opener by scoring nine of the New York Knicks’ 18 consecutive third-quarter points, when the hosts took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-93, yesterday (Philippine time). Hart finished with 26 points in Game 2 for the Knicks, who …
Gensan clobbers Negros for MPBL lead share
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Gensan Warriors turned hot in the third quarter and torched the Negros Hacienderos, 102-74, to share top spot in the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal on Wednesday, May 20. Ahead by five at the break, the Warriors banked on Nelo …
Shai, Thunder get past Spurs, level series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and handed out nine assists to help lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time). The result tied the series at one victory apiece headed into Game 3. Gilgeous-Alexander was much more …
Jardio, Escanlar return for NU in UAAP Season 89
By ADRIAN STEWART CO National University (NU) will continue to rely on Negrenses Shaira Jardio and Myrtle Escanlar as the Lady Bulldogs retain much of their core for the UAAP Season 89 women’s volleyball tournament. Jardio committed to return for her fifth and final season after emerging as one of NU’s top performers in Season …
Rain or Shine escapes Ginebra in gritty Game 1 semis thriller
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters took down the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings after a wild ending, 115-111, in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Ynares Center Antipolo. The Elasto Painters erased a 10-point deficit in the fourth period with Jaylen Johnson, Jhonard Clarito and Gian Mamuyac leading …
Tay Tung captures Akari Cup title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School – A emerged as the champion of the Akari Cup girls 15-and-under division after defeating De La Salle Zobel in the thrilling three-set finals held at St. John’s Institute in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts bounced back from a first-set setback to claim the championship, 22-25, 25-23, …
Agulto, Tubio rule Negros FIDE-Rated chess tilt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO John Marco Agulto and Jed Axel Tubio emerged as champions of their respective divisions in the 4th Guihulngan City Fiesta FIDE-Rated Chess Tournament held at La Verde Resort in Negros Oriental’s Guihulngan City. Agulto topped the 18-and-under category after edging a competitive field of young wood pushers. AIM’s Marl Edwynne Ahito …
Knicks rally from Q4 deficit, stun Cavs in OT
Jalen Brunson scored 17 of his game-high 38 points during the final eight minutes of regulation and overtime for the host New York Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback in playoff history by overcoming a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time). …
Oklahoma Thunder confident in another effort vs. Spurs
After playing a career-high 48-plus minutes in the epic 122-115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to open the Western Conference Finals, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama wasn’t worried about keeping anything in the tank. “Yes, it takes a toll,” Wembanyama said. “We can rest in July.” There’s certainly no time to rest now, …