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PBA All-Star 2019: Pingris unsure about suiting up for North; but assures dance performance

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 01 02:30 AM

If the decision will be left to him, Marc Pingris will opt to play for the North team in the All-Star game. But it is not in his hands.    Read more »

‘Traffic nightmare’: PBA fans around Metro opt to watch games on TV than going to venue

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 01 02:24 AM

With the emergence of different hoops competitions offering new faces and style, is the PBA starting to lose its fans?   Read more »

PBA: Gilas may get 10-day break to prepare for World Cup

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 07:31 PM

CALASIAO, Pangasinan -- As part of its commitment to the national team, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is eyeing to give Gilas players and coach Yeng Guiao a 10-day break to gear up for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Commissioner Willie Marcial said. Read more »

PJ Simon on old pal James Yap: 'Nakadikit na talaga ‘yung pangalan naming dalawa'

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 01:45 PM

CALASIAO, Pangasinan - They may now be separated by teams, but for Peter June Simon, his name will always be linked to his former Purefoods teammate James Yap. Read more »

NBA: Mitchell's 35 points carries Jazz past Wizards

Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 01:37 PM

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-124 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Blazers blitz Hawks for 6th straight win

Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 01:34 PM

Damian Lillard scored 23 of his 36 points in the first half to help the visiting Portland Trail Blazers win their sixth straight, a 118-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Nuggets handle Thunder to sweep season series

Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 12:53 PM

Jamal Murray scored 27 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 115-105 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.   Read more »

NBA: Irving, Celtics sink Pacers for critical conference win

Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 12:51 PM

Kyrie Irving made the go-ahead layup with 0.5 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter as the host Boston Celtics moved into a tie for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a 114-112 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday.   Read more »

NBA: Towns, T-Wolves top Warriors on controversial finish

Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 12:31 PM

Karl-Anthony Towns made a tie-breaking free throw with half a second remaining in overtime Friday night, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a 131-130 victory that dropped the visiting Golden State Warriors into a tie for the top spot in the Western Conference. Read more »

WATCH: Rey Guevarra’s slam dunks at the PBA-All Star 2019

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 30 11:48 AM

CALASIAO, Pangasinan - Phoenix’s forward Rey Guevarra etched his name in the PBA history books after capturing fifth Slam Dunk contest title, joining KG Canaleta as the only players to reach such milestone.  Read more »

PBA All-Star 2019: Mocon, Perez elated over wheelchair donations, win vs Juniors

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 06:05 AM

CALASIAO, Pangasinan -- Aside from the cash prize and the bragging rights for the winner, the stake in the clash between the Rookies-Sophomores selection and Juniors team in the 2019 PBA All-Star weekend on Friday turned to be a little special for both squad. Read more »

ABL: Hong Kong Eastern stuns Alab Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 30 12:56 AM

(UPDATED) Hong Kong Eastern pushed San Miguel Alab Pilipinas to the brink of elimination after pulling off a 90-88 win against the defending champions in Game 1 of their best-of-3 quarterfinal series in the ASEAN Basketball League quarterfinals at Hoopsdome, Cebu City on Friday. Read more »

PBA All-Star 2019: Javee Mocon’s buzzer-beater lifts Rookies/Sophomores over Juniors

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 29 09:41 PM

CALASIAO, Pangasinan (UPDATED) -- Javee Mocon nailed a buzzer-beater to help the Rookies/Sophomores selection survive the loaded Juniors side, composed mostly of former Gilas cadets, 141-140, in the 2019 PBA All-Star Weekend at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan Friday. Read more »

PBA All-Star 2019: Beau Belga defends Obstacles Challenge title

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 07:01 PM

Rain or Shine Elasto Painter Beau Belga proved that he is the fastest bigman in the league after successfully defending his Obstacle Challenge title in the 2019 PBA All-Star Week at Calasiao Sports Complex Friday. Read more »

The Score: Why Kai Sotto decided to pursue training overseas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 29 06:14 PM

Kai Sotto and his father, Ervin Sotto, talked about how their family arrived at the decision to finally let the Filipino high school star pursue basketball training overseas. Read more »

'Hindi ito magiging madali': Kai Sotto sa kaniyang NBA dream

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 08:38 PM

Ayon kay Sotto, target niyang maisalang sa NBA draft sa 2021 o 2022 season ng liga.  Read more »

Kai Sotto hopes to participate in SLAM Rising Stars before flying to Atlanta

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 06:09 PM

"Ta-try ko naman 'yung best ko para makalaro doon." Read more »

NBA: Streaking Clippers top Wolves, clinch playoff berth

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 04:17 PM

Danilo Gallinari scored 25 points, and Lou Williams added 20 as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers officially clinched a playoff spot and increased their winning streak to an NBA-best six games with a 122-111 victory Tuesday over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Read more »

NBA: Lakers hand Wizards fifth straight setback

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 03:13 PM

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope shot 6-for-12 from 3-point distance and scored 29 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the visiting Washington Wizards 124-106 on Tuesday night. The Lakers won two in a row for the first time since mid-January. Read more »

PBA delegation troops to Pangasinan for All-Star festivities

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 02:48 PM

Calasiao, Pangasinan serves as home to the Philippine Basketball Association for the next four days when it plays hosts to this year's All-Star festivities.  Read more »