The Indiana Pacers, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton’s first career triple-double, beat the Boston Celtics, 122-112, to become the first team to reach the semifinals of the NBA’s new in-season tournament. Haliburton scored 26 points with 10 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Pacers put together a 9-0 scoring run with less than two minutes …
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LA Tenorio triumphant in Ginebra return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO LA Tenorio made his way back to the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ roster during their 110-99 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, December 3. Sidelined for almost nine months due to Stage 3 colon cancer, …
DLSU bounces back in UAAP finals’ Game 2
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers overcame a slow start to defeat the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 82-60, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, December 3. Francis Escandor hoisted four three-pointers, to …
Thirdy’s San-en, Parks’ Nagoya continue winning ways
The San-en NeoPhoenix and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins extended their winning streaks in the 2023-2024 B.League season on Sunday, December 3. San-en made five wins in a row after a 100-79 demolition of the Dwight Ramos-less Levanga Hokkaido at the Hokkai Kita-yale. Thirdy Ravena contributed seven points, three rebounds and two steals in the …
Negros ICC ousts San Juan to reach MPVA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks pulled off a dominant 25-22, 25-20, 25-22 triumph over the San Juan Lady Knights Go For Gold in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league quarterfinals at the University of Perpetual Help Gym in Las Piñas City on Saturday, December 2. Angel Mae Habacon top-scored …
Choco Mucho overpowers Chery Tiggo in PVL Iloilo game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Choco Mucho Flying Titans made short work of Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-16, 25-19, 25-23, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City on Saturday night, December 2. Cherry Ann Rondina led the way with 16 points, while Madeleine Madayag chipped in 11 …
Timberwolves duo leads road win over Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and Rudy Gobert posted 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots as the Minnesota duo spearheaded a relentless fourth quarter in the Timberwolves’ 123-117 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets in the NBA in-season match yesterday (Philippine time). Naz Reid had 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting off the bench. Mike …
Negros ICC prevails over Biñan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks dominated Biñan Tatak Gel – I Am Worldwide in straight sets, 25-17, 25-22, 25-14, to close the elimination round of the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league at the University of Perpetual Help Gym in Las Piñas City on Thursday night, November 30. Ma. Audrei Pagayanan top-scored with …
Creamline survives Akari, nears PVL elims sweep
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers moved closer to sweeping the PVL All-Filipino Conference elimination round after a 26-28, 25-14, 25-23, 25-22 victory over the Akari Power Chargers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, November 30. Diana Carlos led the way with 23 points, while Jessica Galanza and …
Brunson, Knicks hand Pistons 16th straight loss in NBA
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, Julius Randle finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the New York Knicks recovered after giving up a 16-point lead to hand the visiting Detroit Pistons their 16th consecutive loss, 118-112, in the NBA in-season game yesterday (Philippine time). Detroit came to New York for the …