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NBA: Rockets torch Jazz, 113-92, for 2-1 series lead

Reuters
Updated as of May 05 03:52 PM

Eric Gordon scored a playoff-high 25 points as the Houston Rockets turned an opening flourish into a 113-92 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Read more »

NBA: Davis, Pelicans rout Warriors in Game 3 for first win of series

Reuters
Updated as of May 05 10:52 AM

Anthony Davis had 33 points and 18 rebounds as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Golden State Warriors 119-100 in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Friday night at the Smoothie King Center.   Read more »

Metro Manila hoops league yet another opportunity for youth to showcase talent

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 04:54 AM

Former PBA player and current GlobalPort head coach Pido Jarencio explains the social importance of the under-16 Metro Basketball Tournament. Read more »

What keyed San Miguel Alab’s win in Game 5 that led to championship

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 12:44 AM

A basketball analyst points to one factor — the right pressure. Read more »

PBA: With Mindanao All-Stars, Cone challenges Gilas anew

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 05:10 PM

Celebrated head coach Tim Cone tries to test the mettle anew of the Philippine men’s team when he calls the shot for the Mindanao selection during the kickoff leg of the PBA All-Star week later this month. Read more »

Ateneo coach Baldwin opens basketball clinic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 12:37 PM

Continuing his journey of using basketball as a tool to teach discipline and comradery, Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin is opening a basketball clinic for young aspirants. Read more »

LOOK: Alab Pilipinas whoops it up as newly crowned ABL champs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 07:12 AM

Tears of joy and strips of confetti flowed inside the Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna after Alab Pilipinas secured the ABL title. Read more »

ABL: In aftermath of winning title, finals MVP Ray Parks Jr. says — ‘Dad, we did it’

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 06:59 AM

Parks accomplished not only a personal mission when he helped Alab Pilipinas win the ABL title; he also fulfilled a family one that involved his dad. Read more »

Alab Pilipinas wins ABL title

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 02:39 AM

Alab Pilipinas celebrate after winning the ASEAN BAsketball League (ABL) Championship at the Sta Rosa Multipurpose Court in Laguna, Wednesday evening. The Filipino cagers won against Thailand's Mono Vampire, 102-92. Read more »

ABL: 4 years ago, Balkman told Alapag — If you need me to play for you, call me

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 03 01:40 AM

When Alapag told Balkman he needed him on his team, all Balkman said was: “Hey, I’m on my way.” Now, both are part of an ABL title-winning squad. Read more »

LOOK: Justin Brownlee adds ABL trophy to his championship collection

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 12:48 AM

Brownlee solidified his legacy as one of the winningest American imports in the history of local basketball by securing the ABL championship. Read more »

In your face

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 11:50 PM

San Miguel Alab Pilipinas forward Justin Brownlee dunks over Mono Vampire center Sam Deguara in Game 5 of the ASEAN Basketball League finals in Laguna Wednesday. Read more »

WATCH: Meet Brownlee and Balkman, Alab’s own ‘Smash Brothers’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 11:03 PM

Mono Vampire's towering center Sam Deguara was put on a poster. Twice. In one night. Read more »

ABL: Hometown heroes, as Alab Pilipinas brings title back home

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 03 12:14 AM

Renaldo Balkman scored 32 points and Justin Brownlee added 24, as Alab Pilipinas beat Mono Vampire 102-92 to win the title Wednesday. Read more »

FilOil: Mapua wins third straight; La Salle's Corteza wins inaugural 1x1 challenge

Rick Olivares
Posted at May 02 07:06 PM

The Mapua University Cardinals continue to impress.  Read more »

NBA: Curry's return helps Warriors hold off Pelicans

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of May 02 01:58 PM

Stephen Curry returned from a knee injury to score 28 points off the bench, helping Golden State take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Read more »

NBA: LeBron's triple-double guides Cavs to OT win at Toronto

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at May 02 11:50 AM

LeBron James posted 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers notch a 113-112 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors in the opening game of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night at Air Canada Centre. Read more »

ABL: Legacies on the line, as Alab and Mono Vampire go for all the marbles

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 02 11:55 AM

Game time is at 8 p.m. at Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna on Wednesday. Read more »

Zark's-Lyceum rallies past Che'Lu, seizes PBA D-League title

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 01 06:55 PM

Zark's Burger-Lyceum displayed its peak form late in the game to overcome Che'Lu Bar&Grill-San Sebastian, 92-82, in the winner-takes-all contest of the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup finals on Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Read more »

NBA: Short-handed Celtics rout 76ers in Game 1

Reuters
Posted at May 01 11:48 AM

The trio of Terry Rozier, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford combined for 83 points as the host Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Monday night.  Read more »