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ABL: San Miguel Alab banks on unstoppable Balkman to beat Black Bears

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 18 11:03 PM

Renaldo Balkman scored 37 points, and San Miguel Alab Pilipinas rode a critical run in the fourth quarter to beat Macau Black Bears 106-99 Friday. Read more »

NBA: Lakers get by Thunder with OT surge

Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 02:34 PM

Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-128 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Thursday night. Read more »

NBA: Nuggets bounce back, blast Bulls

Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 01:32 PM

Jamal Murray scored 22 of his 25 points in the third quarter, Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets routed the Chicago Bulls 135-105 on Thursday night. Read more »

NBA: Siakam's late layup gets Kawhi-less Raptors by Suns

Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 11:44 AM

Pascal Siakam made a layup at the final buzzer and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 111-109 Thursday night. Read more »

LeBron James misses Lakers road trip, to return to practice next week

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 17 07:00 AM

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James will miss at least two more games as he recovers from a groin injury but has been cleared to resume practice next week, the Los Angeles Lakers said Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Bolick counts his blessings after terrific NorthPort debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 08:06 PM

The former San Beda University standout had 10 points in the first six minutes of the contest, and made 10 of his 12 field goals -- including all seven of his two-point shots. Read more »

PBA: Bolick shines in debut as NorthPort trounces Blackwater

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 06:55 PM

Robert Bolick had a superb debut to power the NorthPort Batang Pier to a comfortable 117-91 victory over the Blackwater Elite in their first game of the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

NU overpowers UST, Ateneo bounces back in UAAP juniors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 05:52 PM

National University (NU) scored a wire-to-wire 94-66 victory over University of Santo Tomas to tighten its hold of the top spot in the UAAP Season 81 juniors' basketball tournament on Wednesday. Read more »

UST downs TIP top open Milcu campaign

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 11:51 AM

University of Santo Tomas dismissed TIP, 66-55, last Saturday at the Trinity University of Asia Gym to open their campaign in the 2019 Milcu Sports Basketball Tournament on a winning note. Read more »

Munzon, Santillan lead PBA D-League draftees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 06:49 PM

AMA Online Education selected Joshua Munzon as its top pick in 2019 PBA D-League Draft on Tuesday at the PBA office in Libis. Read more »

NBA: Dominant Davis propels Pelicans past Clippers

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 05:49 PM

Anthony Davis overcame a slow start and finished with 46 points and 16 rebounds to lead the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a 121-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. Read more »

NBA: Kings beat Blazers to extend hot home streak

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 05:18 PM

Buddy Hield scored 19 points to pace six Sacramento players in double figures as the Kings earned a 115-107 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Read more »

NBA: Mitchell, Jazz drive past Pistons

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 01:08 PM

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, and Rudy Gobert contributed 18 points and a career-high-tying 25 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 100-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night in Salt Lake City.   Read more »

NBA: Walker, Lamb spur Hornets to road win at San Antonio

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 12:41 PM

Kemba Walker poured in 33 points, and Jeremy Lamb added 19 as the visiting Charlotte Hornets walked past the San Antonio Spurs, 108-93, on Monday to snap a three-game losing streak.   Read more »

Pasig Grindhouse Kings early favorites in Chooks 3x3 tourney

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 12:39 PM

The Pasig Grindhouse Kings sent a clear message to the rest of the playing field after ruling the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Preseason tournament on Monday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Read more »

NBA: Harden hits for 57 as Rockets rout Grizzlies

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of Jan 15 12:15 PM

The Houston Rockets survived their first game without center Clint Capela, pulling away in the second half for a 112-94 victory over the reeling Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Read more »

NBA: Strong third quarter carries Nets past Celtics

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 12:06 PM

The Brooklyn Nets snapped a 10-game, head-to-head losing streak to the Boston Celtics by dominating the third quarter in a 109-102 victory Monday night in New York. Read more »

Rockets lose Swiss big man Capela for 4-6 weeks: reports

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 15 07:43 AM

WASHINGTON - Swiss center Clint Capela of the Houston Rockets will miss the next four to six weeks of the NBA season with a right thumb injury, according to multiple reports Monday. Read more »

Vivo ambassador Mourning calls Pinoy NBA fans 'best in the world'

Vivo
Posted at Jan 14 06:31 PM

Filipino fans showed all-out support as NBA champion and seven-time Miami Heat All-Star Alonzo Mourning paid the country a visit. Read more »

PH shatters FIBA 3x3 record

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 01:43 PM

History now awaits Philippine basketball. Read more »