Author: scribe
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Pacers repeat over Knicks, move halfway to NBA finals
In a highly-anticipated battle featuring two players who disputed the Clutch Player of the Year, it was unheralded Pascial Siakam who stole the spotlight offensively in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. While focus of attention were on Jalen Brunson, winner of the Clutch Player…
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Aguilar saves night for Ginebra as NLEX picks up 6th win in a row
Japeth Aguilar delivered a game-winning jumper in the last 1.7 seconds to lift Barangay Ginebra to a tense 101-99 win over hard-fighting NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup Friday night at the Philsports Arena. Aguilar’s jumper came right after RK Ilagan knotted the count with a game-tying triple as the Bossing were getting ready to…
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UP finds ready-made replacement for Francis Lopez, Aldous Torculas in Veejay Pre
The University of the Philippines had one huge hole to fill with the departures of Francis Lopez and Aldous Torculas. The question at the men’s basketball team’s (MBT) four position now has an answer in UAAP Season 87 Rookie of the year Veejay Pre. The 6-foot-5 versatile forward will sit out the upcoming Season 88…
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Ray Parks kicks off Japan B. League Final Week with a youth cage camp
The highly anticipated Japan B.League Final Week in Manila 2025 officially kicked off at the Gateway Mall 2 – UGB Quantum Skyview on May 22, igniting the start of the four-day celebration of basketball greatness. Day 1 delivered an electrifying start with the B.Hope ASIA Jr. Basketball Clinic, which saw young hoopers learn from the…
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SGA wins MVP, performs like one in Thunder’s Game 2 victory
A few moments after accepting the Most Valuable Player award, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped onto the court and left no doubt that he truly deserves to be the NBA’s most outstanding individual. Gilgeous-Alexander had another explosive game, finishing with 38 points and carrying the Oklahoma Thunder halfway to the NBA Finals by leading his team to…
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MPBL: Tamaraws bulldoze way against Batang Quiapo
The Mindoro Tamaraws gored the Manila Batang Quiapo, 95-56, on Thursday to regain their footing in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Powered by Axel Inigo, the Tamaraws led throughout and by as far as 93-54 in posting their sixth win against seven losses in the round-robin elimination phase…
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SBP, EASL forge partnership in enhancing grassroots programs
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is proud to announce its partnership with EASL for the launch of the EASL Future Champions Philippines program. SBP President Al Panlilio expressed his enthusiasm about this collaboration, saying, “We are thrilled to partner with EASL in this exciting initiative. Our shared vision is to nurture and develop Filipino…
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Filoil Preseason: No Pre, no problem for FEU in downing UE five
FAR Eastern University ushered in its post-Veejay Pre era by leaning on familiar faces to stave off University of the East, 74-57, in the PlayTime Cares 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive Thursday at the PlayTime Filoil Centre in San Juan. Jorick Bautista, Jedric Daa, and Janrey Pasaol conspired for the…
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Saints bullish on defense, keep Falcons grounded
When things were not working well offensively, St. Clare turned its focus on the defensive end as the Saints grounded the Adamson Falcons, 65-48, on Thursday night in the National Developmental Sports League under-25 Basketball Series at the Metpark Sports Center. The Saints held down the Falcons to just 34% shooting from the field all…
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Red Cubs find easy prey in decimated R1 Sports
San Beda jumped the gun early and took the fight out from a six-man R1 Sports to easily walk away with an 89-63 victory in the under-19 division of the National Developmental Sports League Basketball Series at the Metpark Sports Center Thursday. Basti Villanueva came away with a double-double performance of 18 points and 10…