Author: scribe
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NDSL: Junior Altas too much over R1 Sports
Raymark Madaya came away with a double-double game of 17 points and 12 boards as the University of Perpetual Help Junior Altas flexed their muscles over R1 Sports and served noticed of their title aspirations in the 19-under division of the National Developmental Sports League Basketball Series Tuesday at the Metpark Arena. With Madaya proving…
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Lions’ newest breed Medroso shows fangs as San Beda waylays MLQU
It didn’t take long for Red Cub sensation, Randaile Medroso, to transition in becoming one of the latest members of the Red Lions pack of San Beda. Medroso had a near double-double performance of 20 points and eight boards and powered the Red Lions to a one-sided 91-64 thrashing of Manuel Luis Quezin University in…
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Knicks roll past Celtics in Game 4 as Tatum goes down with leg injury
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics took a dramatic turn when star forward Jayson Tatum went down in an extreme amount of pain, while clutching his Achilles, about three minutes left in the match. Basketball fans were worried about the condition of Tatum, the…
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NDSL: Smash banks on dynamic backcourt duo to escape Adamson
Patrick Zoilo made up for an early blunder while Vincent Tibang scored the go-ahead basket as the dynamic backcourt duo of Smash carried their squad to an inspiring 52-51 win over Adamson to kick off the opening of the inaugural National Developmental Sports League Basketball Series at the Metpark Arena. Smash also came away with…
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Thunder strike early, hold off Nuggets to tie series at 2-2
Defense worked like clockwork early for the Oklahoma Thunder, who held the Denver Nuggets to only eight points in the first quarter, but the visiting squad ended strong, outscoring the home team, 29-18, to pull off a tough 92-87 win on the road and level their Western Conference Semifinals series at 2-2 apiece. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander…
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Pacers push Cavaliers on brink after massive Game 4 win
The Indiana Pacers played a much controlled basketball to outplay the error-prone Cleveland Cavaliers, 129-109, and moved a win away from advancing to the next round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana. Three players produced 20 points or more for the Pacers, led by a near perfect game from Pascal…
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SBP holds National Congress to rally PH basketball community
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) held its National Convention at the Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall in Pasig City. The event was graced by the top decision-makers of the organization led by SBP Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan, Chairman Robbie Puno, and President Al Panlilio. “The National Congress is a chance to celebrate our progress, honor…
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Muntinlupa trips Imus, gains ground in MPBL
The Muntinlupa Cagers turned hot and froze Imus Braderhood in the homestretch to prevail, 64-57, and climb in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season on Saturday at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City. Trailing, 52-57, the Cagers scored the game’s final 12 points while blanking the Braderhood in the last 3 minutes and 14…
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Recharged Celtics show full strength on road to whip home team Knicks in Game 3
All the Boston Celtics needed was a spark provided by one player coming off the bench and the confidence that they can still be able to pull it off despite losing the first two games. The Celtics did that on the road, beating the New York Knicks, 115-93, in Game 3 of their playoff series…
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Ginebra strikes back, shuts down Converge power
Barangay Ginebra battled a streaking Converge team poised to extend its winning streak in what could be its surrogate homecourt, but the Gin Kings, the most popular team in the PBA, came out all locked up and scored a convincing, 85-66, win on Saturday’s Philippine Cup road game at the Bren Guiao Convention Center in…