Author: scribe
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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…
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Abra, Zamboanga hurdle MPBL rivals
Abra took a cruise while Zamboanga had a bumpy ride toward the victory stand of Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Paco Arena on Friday. The Abra Solid North Weavers overpowered the Sarangani Gripper, 103-75, in the first game to stay close to the pacesetters, while Zamboanga SiKat followed suit by surviving Ilagan…
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NDSL kicks off inaugural basketball series on May 13
The inaugural season of the National Developmental Sports League Basketball Series unveils on May 13 at Met Park Sports Center in Pasay City with some of the top players from different age groups representing their schools competing. Managed by former PBA referee Joel Ngo, who previously worked as commissioner of the NCAA, the country’s oldest…
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Nueva Ecija posts 10th win, retains MPBL lead
The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards displayed depth and power in a 96-50 dumping of the Bulacan Kuyas on Thursday in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Pitted against the league’s cellar-dwellers, the Rice Vanguards led by as far as 98-46 en route to their tenth straight win that tightened…
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UP poised to secure ECJ Perpetual Trophy in Filoil EcoOil Preseason tilt
DEFENDING the throne is the biggest goal for University of the Philippines as it spearheads the 17 teams participating in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup tipping off this May 18. The Fighting Maroons, also the reigning UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball champions, are hungry to keep the crown after winning the last two editions of…