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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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Nuggets force rubber match after beating Thunder in Game 6
It’s going to be a winner-take-all showdown to secure the last spot in the Western Conference finals after the Denver Nuggets gave the visiting Oklahoma Thunder a whipping, 119-107, in Game 6 on Friday at the Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets worked extra hard on securing the rebound, grabbing a total of 52 caroms…
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Nuggets wallop Clippers, advance to NBA playoffs second round
The Denver Nuggets preserved their best game for last in their first round playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers. On Sunday, the Nuggets drew double-digit productions from six players to turn back the Clippers in the no tomorrow Game 7 encounter, 120-101, at the Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double…
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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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Dragons’ six pack bucks absence of Corbin, rips Whales
Down to only six players as team captain Tyrell Corbin didn’t see action, the Vanta Black Dragons were still able to complete a dominant 92-47 victory over the Phuket Whales in The Asian Tournament on Saturday at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo. Just a few days after setting his most productive game of…
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Kings off to a good start as Tropang 5G hit road block
TNT and Barangay Ginebra, the protagonists of the league’s past two conferences, had contrasting fates on Wednesday when they made their respective debuts in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Gin Kings breezed past the Terrafirma Dyip, 101-80, behind a breakout performance from Japeth Aguilar, who had the finest game of…
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Tratter to rejoin Blackwater; Kwekuteye to beef up NorthPort’s backcourt
Looks like Abu Tratter is headed back to the first PBA team he played for. The veteran center/forward will make his return to the Bossing camp, this after Blackwater and NorthPort agreed to a trade that would send the former La Salle player to the Ever Bilena-owned franchise in exchange for talented guard James Kwekuteye.…
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Black Bears spoil Titans’ TAT run with 89-75 triumph
The Black Bears of Macau tightened their defensive screws in the second half to turn back host team Passi Titans, 89-75, in The Asian Tournament at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo. Unfazed by the hometown cheering crowd supporting their rivals, the Black Bears came out all locked in the final 20 minutes of…
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Alexander’s latest triple-double game keeps Aces spotless
Xavier Alexander’s Magic Johnson impersonation continues in The Asian Tournament. The 36-year-old veteran swingman completed yet another triple-double performance in leading The Aces to a 103-84 triumph over the Kalmado Islanders Wednesday at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo. Alexander’s stats line did much of the talking as he came away with 12 points,…
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Lewis drops 44, powers Loong Lions to 25-point beat down of Whales
Jordan Jamal Lewis erupted for 44 points and flirted with a near quadruple-double performance in leading the Guangzhou Loong Lions to a 108-83 sound beating of Phuket Whales in The Asian Tournament Wednesday at the City of Passi Iloilo. Aside from pouring in his best offensive game in this leg, Lewis also grabbed nine rebounds,…