Jokic Gets Hurt Late In 1st Half, Heat Pull Away From There To Top Nuggets
MIAMI (AP) — Norman Powell scored 25 points and the Miami Heat pulled away in the second half to beat Denver 147-123 in a game where the Nuggets saw superstar Nikola Jokic limp off the court with a knee injury. The teams were tied at 63 at halftime, with Jokic getting hurt with about three […]
Kawhi Leonard’s 55-Point Night Highlights LA Clippers’ Resurgence Against Detroit Pistons
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard delivered one of the most remarkable scoring performances of his career, erupting for a career‑best 55 points to lead the Clippers to a 112‑99 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Leonard’s output not only set a personal record but also tied the franchise mark for most points in a single […]
LeBron James Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down As He Approaches 41
With his 41st birthday just days away, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James delivered a confident message that underscores his enduring impact on the NBA even as he enters his 23rd season. Facing questions about his age and performance, James didn’t shy away from asserting that he still belongs among the league’s elite. Reflecting on […]
Dilao Twins March To Quarterfinals Of MAC’s Crank It Tennis
MANILA – Dilao twins Frank Nhiele and France Vhiele scored contrasting wins Sunday to reach the boys’ U18 quarterfinal round in the MAC’s Crank It junior tennis at Olivarez Sports Center in Paranaque City. The top-ranked Frank Nhiel blanked Jaren Joachim Quintana, 6-0, 6-0, to advance against No. 8 Jaime Reyes, who prevailed over Nathan Ezekiel […]
Pinoy Fan Gets Early Christmas Gift From Luka Doncic
LOS ANGELES — A huge Los Angeles Lakers fan, Alfonso Mercado alongside his girlfriend Karla Tipay, flew from Chicago to L.A. to watch his beloved team duel the Clippers last Saturday night. Their seats were six rows away from the floor and they didn’t come cheap — $1600 for two.It turned out to be the best […]
Cameron Boozer Powers No. 3 Duke Past Lipscomb 97-73 As Jon Scheyer Earns 100th Career Win
By: Masha Bullard Cameron Boozer recorded 26 points and 13 rebounds as No. 3 Duke overcame an early deficit to defeat Lipscomb 97–73 on Dec. 17 in Durham, delivering head coach Jon Scheyer his 100th career victory. The Blue Devils used a dominant second-half surge and overwhelming rebounding edge to pull away after a sloppy […]
Rivers Says Bucks Don’t Need To Make Wholesale Changes As They Attempt To Break Out Of Slump
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers remains confident in his team and doesn’t plan on making any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that matched the Nets’ most lopsided win in franchise history. The Bucks (11-16) haven’t won two straight games since Oct. 28-30 as they struggle to deal with […]
Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Fined For Slamming Refs After Overtime Loss To Denver
NEW YORK (AP) — Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA announced Wednesday. Udoka said in the postgame press conference the game was “the most poorly officiated (he’s) seen in a long time” and took a shot at each official. […]
Wembanyama Makes Immediate Impact, Helps Spurs Past Thunder And Into NBA Cup final
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Here’s how much the NBA Cup semifinals against Oklahoma City meant to San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama: He grabbed the ball after a missed Thunder shot in the final moments, squeezed it and screamed in delight. Technically, it was just another game. It sure didn’t seem that way. Welcome back, Victor. The […]
Donovan Mitchell On Cavs Being Booed At Home After Loss To Hornets: `I would boo us, too.’
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell pounded his hand on the padded scorer’s table, and the All-Star guard lowered his head to cover his face in disbelief. That, or embarrassment. The Cavaliers, considered a strong contender to win the Eastern Conference title this season, look anything but one these days. On Sunday, they came out flat […]