Category: Pro Hoops
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Ginebra’s gamble on David pays off
There must be a better reason why Barangay Ginbera has put old reliable LA Tenorio in the unrestricted free agent list to make way for Jayson David. Plucked out from the inactive role, David immediately made his presence felt and pumped in 25 points and missed a rebound away from posting a double-double performance as…
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PBA: FiberXers remain uninterrupted, add Painters to list of victims
For three straight games, Converge played every bit like a playoff contender and on Wednesday night, the FiberXers were able to add the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters to their growing list of victims with a smashing 107-97 triumph in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at the Philsports Arena. Coming on the heels of their…
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No Magic tricks as Celtics advance to next round with dominant Game 5 victory
Jason Tatum flirted with a triple-double performance and found help from his usual reliable support cast as the Boston Celtics ran roughshod and finished off the Orlando Magic, 120-89, in Game 5, to advance to the next round of the NBA Playoffs Wednesday at the TD Garden in Boston. Tatum came away with 35 points…
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As PBA talks on going, Zamboanga keeps on winning in MPBL; Caloocan, Biñan gain
As talks about Family’s Brand Sardines, the owner of Zamboanga’s franchise in the MPBL, joining the PBA circulating, the team remained business as usual with a 92-76 beat down of Pasig on Tuesday night at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. JP Cauilan hit six treys on his way to finishing with 20 points…
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More focused Pistons bounce back strong in Game 5 to conquer Knicks
Winning is the best revenge to make up for a painful setback and the Detroit Pistons not only just did that, but they conquered Madison Square Garden and bounced back strong in defeating the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their playoff series on Wednesday following a tense 106-103 win. The Pistons’ victory kept…
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With Jimmy back in action, Warriors defuse Rockets in Game 5
What a difference Jimmy Butler can make for the Golden State Warriors and in Game 5, the veteran All-Star proved that he’s certainly an asset for his team’s bid for a deep playoff run. Butler scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half and reenergized the Warriors, who now moved closer to advancing…
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NBA Playoffs: Cavs complete sweep of Heat
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to the next round of the NBA playoffs trouble-free. On Tuesday, the Cavaliers completed a four-game sweep of the Miami Heat following a 138-83 thrashing of the Heat at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Mitchell finished with 22 points and got plenty of help from the dependable…
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MPBL: ‘Munti’ cages Valenzuela as Bataan keeps Bulacan winless
Muntinlupa continued to make heads turn in the MPBL 2025 Season as it added Valenzuela to its growing list of victims following a 72-63 win on Monday at the Kamalig, Orion, Bataan. John Cantimbuhan hit 6-of-9 shots from the field to lead the way for the Cagers, who improved their win-loss record to 5-1, and…
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Pressure mounting on grand slam-seeking TNT after back-to-back losses
It may be a little too early to dismiss them, but the TNT Tropang 5G are now beginning to feel the pressure of winning. Grand slam may not be even discussed now for the Tropang 5G as much focus should be given more on picking up their first victory as the team absorbed its second…
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Wolves put Lakers on brink of elimination; Pacers, Celtics win
For the third time in three games, the MInnesota Timberwolves were able to find the resolve to upstage the Los Angeles Lakers, who are now put on the brink of elimination. Now it’s panic time on LA land after Minnesota pulled off a 116-113 win in Game 4 and the Lakers could become the first…