Category: Pro Hoops
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No Curry, no problem as Warriors dominate Wolves in Game 1
Resident star Steph Curry played only 13 minutes, but that wasn’t much of a problem for the Golden State Warriors, who found more ways to pick up his lost numbers and presence. With Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler and even Draymond Green stepping up big offensively, the Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1, 99-88,…
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Knicks score tough win on the road vs Celtics to take series opener
The New York Knicks completed a perfect conquering day for the visitors to kick off the start of their second round playoffs against the Boston Celtics. On Tuesday, Jalen Bronson and the Knicks came to TD Garden in Boston and outlasted the Celtics, 108-105, in a rousing start for the underdog squad. Bronson finished with…
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Nuggets outlast Thunder in Game 1 behind last action hero Gordon
Nikola Jokic posted monster numbers at the start of the Denver Nuggets’ second round playoff match with the Oklahoma Thunder, but it was Aaron Gordon who stole the spotlight in the endgame. Gordon scored his team’s last five points, including the game-winning trey with 2.8 seconds left, as the Nuggets completed the heist on the…
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Visiting Pacers start strong, hold off Cavs in Game 1
The Indiana Pacers came out smoking hot when they visited the Rocket Arena on Monday at the start of their NBA second round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indiana’s 36 first-quarter points set the tone for the team’s early breakaway, allowing the Pacers to dictate the tempo of the game most of the way…
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Warriors survive playoff meltdown, Rockets in Game 7
In the end, the Golden State Warriors averted what could have been one of the biggest meltdowns in league history and instead put together an inspiring performance by winning big on the road — a 103-89 triumph over the Houstin Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston on Monday. The Warriors unloaded 33 fourth-quarter points…
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Knights keep on winning, pick up 8 in a row in MPBL
As Nueva Ecija continued to assert its dominance in the ongoing MPBL 2025 Season, San Juan made sure it won’t be left behind as the Knights walloped the Batang Kankaloo of Caloocan, 76-61, on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. It was the eighth win in as many games for the Knights, who…
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TNT arrests alarming skid, nips powerhouse SMB
Defense is the only way for the shorthanded TNT team to upstage an explosive San Miguel squad. On Sunday, the Tropang 5G did just that to finally arrest an alarming skid and cracked the win column following a hard-earned 89-84 win over the Beermen in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo…
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Pretenders or Contenders? Hotshots blast Dyip to stay spotless in PBA
It’s been awhile since the Magnolia Timplados Hotshots had this kind of start — looking hungry, more motivated and ready to slay every opponent standing on their way. On Sunday, the Terrafirma Dyip ran smacked on the rejuvenated Hotshots, who posted a convincing 127-94 win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in…
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Cowboys ready for big time, upset Rum Masters as Rice Vanguards, Giant Lanterns win
ILAGAN, ISABELA – Expansion team Ilagan Isabela scored what could be a breakthrough victory in its young MPBL franchise, pulling off a huge 82-75 win over former league champion Batangas City-Tanduay Rum Masters while Nueva Ecija and Pampanga carved out contrasting victories Saturday at the Capital Arena here. It was the fifth win in…
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Playoff Meltdown? Warriors now on verge of elimination as Rockets force rubber match
Unless they can be able to salvage some measure of pride at home, this latest group of Golden State Warriors can become the latest squad to squander a 3-1 series lead and lose the playoffs. The Houston Rockets were able to spring back to life, winning back-to-back matches, including a hard-fought 115-107 win in Game…