By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino-American guard Boogie Ellis is among the prospects in the upcoming NBA Rookie Draft, scheduled on June 27 (first round) and 28 (second round). The 6-foot guard earned an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine held in Chicago over the weekend, following his impressive showing in the NBA’s G League …
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Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers in Game 1 of East finals
The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. The East’s top seed barely survived a tough one to open the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying three-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and Boston rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory …
Comia, Negros Muscovados edge Iloilo in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jeff Comia knocked down timely hits in the fourth quarter as the Negros Muscovados prevailed over the Iloilo United Royals, 72-66, in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga on Monday night, May 20. After leading by as much as 23 points early in the …
Bacolod Tay Tung rules 1st Hua Ming volleyball cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts clinched the championship in the 1st Hua Ming Volleyball Cup held at St. John’s Institute Gymnasium in Bacolod City on Monday, May 20. The Thunderbolts squad captured the inaugural championship following a 25-21, 25-19, 25-14 straight set victory against the De La Salle …
Plenty of offense on tap as Celtics, Pacers meet in East finals
Based on past performance, it’s unlikely that generating good offense will be a problem for either team when the Indiana Pacers visit the Boston Celtics for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Sixth-seeded Indiana led the NBA in scoring during the regular season, when it averaged 123.3 points per game. Top-seeded Boston averaged 120.6 points …
Meralco bounces back in Game 2, ties PBA semis at 1-1
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Meralco Bolts squandered a lead as high as 17 points before holding off the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 103-91, in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, May 19. Ahead 60-43 early in the third …
Kiefer Ravena, Shiga clinch Japan B.League crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Shiga Lakes overcame a late turnover by Kiefer Ravena to escape with an 89-87 Game 2 win over the Koshigaya Alphas and clinch the Japan B.League Division 2 crown at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena on Sunday, May 19. The Ilonggo point guard nearly cost the game for the Lakes …
Edwards leads Wolves in win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets, 98-90, in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece yesterday (Philippine time). The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — …
Kiefer Ravena, Shiga move closer to B.League title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena delivered timely hits for the Shiga Lakes as they took a 96-87 overtime win against the Koshigaya Alphas in Game 1 of the Japan B.League Division 2 finals at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena on Saturday afternoon, May 18. The Ilonggo guard knocked down a basket and two free throws …
Heading, Tiongson join SGA for Jones Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jordan Heading and Caelan Tiongson are the first to commit to the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) Philippines for the 43rd William Jones Cup scheduled from July 13 to 21 in Taipei, Taiwan. For Heading, this is his second time to play for SGA after joining the squad that finished second …