James Harden scored 24 of his 41 points in the first quarter, Norman Powell added 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game losing streak with an easy 144-107 victory over the Utah Jazz yesterday (Philippine time). Harden outscored the Jazz, 24-20, in the first quarter by shooting 6-of-9 from the floor and …
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Pastrana misfires as UST falters in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses faltered to the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in the do-or-die Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, December 15. Negrense star Kent Jane Pastrana was a non-factor for the Growling Tigresses, finishing …
Negrense Torres, UP claim UAAP Season 87 crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ruled the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament with a 66-62 escape over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers in the do-or-die Game 3 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, December 15. Negrense Reyland Torres, who was ejected in …
Beermen takes down Blackwater for back-to-back wins in PBA
The San Miguel Beermen made it two wins in a row in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, December 15, overpowering the Blackwater Bossing, 115-102, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Import Lorenzo Jones (29 points, 14 rebounds) and multiple-time MVP June Mar Fajardo (27 points, 22 rebounds) both had huge double-doubles as …
Eastern hands Ginebra’s first PBA loss
Hong Kong Eastern handed the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings their first loss, 93-90, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday, December 15, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Eastern had their biggest lead, 70-57, around the halfway mark of the third period before the said frame closed at 73-67, in favor of the Hong …
Sabete, Petro Gazz sweep Cignal in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Petro Gazz Angels handed the Cignal HD Spikers their first loss in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference with a 25-19, 25-21, 25-18 sweep at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, December 14. Negrense Jonah Sabete finished the game with three points, including a game-clinching drop ball to …
Bacolodnon Moleje earns Levante scholarship
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Joshua Gabriel Moleje, a member of the Azkals Development Academy (ADA) Under-15 squad, has been awarded a 100 percent scholarship to train at Levante UD in Valencia, Spain. The Bacolod City native booter will kick off this collaboration by representing the Philippines on an international level and gaining invaluable experience in …
Beermen welcomes back Austria by routing Terrafirma
The San Miguel Beermen celebrated Leo Austria’s return to the sidelines by pulling away for a 106-88 win against the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Friday evening, December 13, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Austria was named as the Beermen’s new head coach ahead of the game, returning to the …
Thunder pulls away from Rockets, secures spot in NBA finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a berth in the NBA finals with a 111-96 win over the Houston Rockets yesterday (Philippine time). Oklahoma City will attempt to secure the in-season tournament crown against the Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas. Isaiah Hartenstein added 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting …
Pons tallies double-double as Creamline edges ZUS
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers overcame an upset try from the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles for a 25-22, 28-30, 26-24, 17-25, 15-13 victory in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, December 12. Negrense Bernadeth Pons finished with a double-double of 17 points and 11 …