Despite cruising past the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals, the path to defending their title isn’t getting any easier for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. The Gin Kings are up for a tall task in the semifinals as they faced the San Miguel Beermen in a five-game series which started yesterday. …
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Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena, San-en wallop Nagoya in Japan B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and the San-en NeoPhoenix scored a repeat win over the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, 90-62, to stretch their winning streak in the Japan B.League Division 1 at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium over the weekend. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star finished with six …
Bacolod Tay Tung, CSAV Titans reach UNBL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts and the Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) Titans secured their places in the 2nd United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Aspirants Cup semifinals after besting their separate quarterfinal foes. The Thunderbolts overcame a slow start to turn back Trinity Christian School, 81-67, …
Phoenix’s q’finals victory over Meralco a ‘character builder’
They had to endure eight quarters and three extensions, but the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters are finally back in the PBA semifinals for the first time since 2020. Jamike Jarin’s team survived another comeback from the Meralco Bolts in their must-win quarterfinal game at the MOA Arena in Pasay City on Sunday night, …
Phoenix eliminates Meralco, advances to PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters survived another endgame meltdown to defeat the Meralco Bolts, 88-84, in the do-or-die quarterfinals of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday night, January 21. Holding to a 77-62 lead after three quarters, the …
Howard carries Strong Group-PH past Homenetmen
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Strong Group Athletics-Philippines banked on Dwight Howard’s dominant inside presence to defeat Homenetmen of Lebanon, 104-95, in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship at the Al-Nasr Sports Club yesterday (Philippine time). The former Los Angeles Lakers center made 12 of his 13 field goal attempts to finish with 32 …
NBA: Nuggets roll past Wizards as Jokic pours in 42
Nikola Jokic scored 42 points on 15-of-20 shooting and pulled down 12 rebounds, and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the struggling Washington Wizards, 113-104, yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic, who had eight assists, is shooting 74.6 percent from the field in the last 12 games, leading Denver to eight wins in that span. Michael Porter, …
Strong Group topples Al Wehda in Dubai tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Strong Group Athletics-Philippines cruised to their second straight win in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship after an 89-67 rout of Syria’s Al Wehda at the Al-Nasr Sports Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Saturday night, January 20. Kevin Quiambao top-scored for the Philippine representatives with 24 points, …
Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena fires 22 as Shiga beats Niigata
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes rolled to their ninth consecutive win in the Japan B.League Division 2 after an 89-80 victory over the Niigata Albirex BB at the City Hall Plaza Ao-re Nagaoka on Saturday night, January 20. The former NLEX Road Warriors guard finished with 22 points, including …
Still no decision for James Yap on ROS, PBA future
James Yap’s current contract with the Rain or Shine (ROS) Elasto Painters has reached its conclusion for now. The two-time PBA MVP did not see action during the Painters’ quarterfinals defeat against the San Miguel Beermen on January 19, a game that could have been his last donning ROS’ colors. When asked about his …