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PBA to implement rule changes on traveling, goal-tending, timeouts

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 06:46 PM

The PBA Board of Governors has approved of three rule changes that will be implemented in the league's 44th season, commissioner Willie Marcial announced Tuesday. Read more »

PBA braces for long 44th season

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 08 06:06 PM

The 44th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will be a lengthy one. Read more »

NBA: Kings coast past fatigued Magic

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 03:53 PM

The Sacramento Kings followed up a record-setting shooting performance with one of their best defensive efforts of the season in a 111-95 victory over the travel-weary Orlando Magic on Monday night. Read more »

NBA: Balanced Blazers keep Knicks reeling

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 03:52 PM

Jusuf Nurkic scored 20 points to lead six Trail Blazers in double figures as Portland swept to a 111-101 victory over the visiting New York Knicks Monday night.  Read more »

Alyssa Valdez is NLEX’s muse in PBA opening

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 01:56 PM

Volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez will be the muse of the NLEX Road Warriors when the new season of the PBA opens on Sunday at the Philippine Arena. Read more »

NBA: Lakers mash Mavs in 3rd quarter for comeback win

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 12:47 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers put together a dominant third quarter to rally from a 15-point deficit and defeat the host Dallas Mavericks, 107-97, Monday night. Read more »

Chris Tiu says time to move on, signs off from basketball

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 08 12:37 PM

Rain or Shine guard Chris Tiu has formally announced his retirement from basketball. Read more »

NBA: Harden, Rockets snap Nuggets' 5-game win streak

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 12:26 PM

The Houston Rockets extended their home-court winning streak to 10 games with a 125-113 victory over the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Monday.  Read more »

NBA: Antetokounmpo, Bucks stay hot, defeat Jazz

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of Jan 08 12:11 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 30 points and 10 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks register a 114-102 win over the visiting Utah Jazz on Monday night.  Read more »

NBA: Davis, Pelicans send Grizzlies to 6th straight loss

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 12:08 PM

Anthony Davis had 36 points and 13 rebounds as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 114-95, on Monday night.  Read more »

NBA: Smart shots carry Celtics over Nets

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 12:04 PM

The Celtics have won three straight and four of five. Read more »

NBA: Streaking Spurs top Pistons as Popovich reaches milestone

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jan 08 11:56 AM

Gregg Popovich continued his climb up the NBA's career wins list as the visiting San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons, 119-107, on Monday. Read more »

ABL: Alab defends Lapu-Lapu by dominating Wolf Warriors

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego , ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Jan 06 09:18 PM

All of Alab Pilipinas put on a show before ultimately putting away Chinese team Zhuhai to stay spotless in the 2018-2019 Asean Basketball League. Read more »

ABL: Despite hot start, Alapag says Alab still has a lot of room for growth

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 12:12 PM

San Miguel Alab Pilipinas (4-0) stakes its perfect record when Jimmy Alapag and crew battle Wolf Warriors in Cebu on Sunday. Tipoff is at 8 p.m. Read more »

NBA: Thunder edge Blazers for 3rd straight win

Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 03:11 PM

Paul George and Russell Westbrook combined for 68 points to lift the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Clippers stuff Suns, as usual

Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 01:14 PM

Marcin Gortat had season highs of 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers extended their head-to-head winning streak over the Phoenix Suns to 11 games with a 121-111 victory on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Bucks tie season high with 144 in win over Hawks

Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 01:11 PM

All five Milwaukee starters scored in double figures and the Bucks presented coach Mike Budenholzer with a resounding win over his former team, thumping the visiting Atlanta Hawks 144-112 on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Russell, Nets hold off Grizzlies

Reuters
Updated as of Jan 05 02:00 PM

D'Angelo Russell totaled 23 points and 10 assists as the visiting Brooklyn Nets made enough plays down the stretch to record a 109-100 victory over the slumping Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.   Read more »

NBA: Heat overcome Beal's monster night

Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 12:23 PM

Hassan Whiteside posted 21 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks, leading the host Miami Heat to a 115-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Teague returns, guides Wolves past Magic

Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 12:18 PM

Jeff Teague's return from an ankle injury boosted the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 120-103 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in Minneapolis.   Read more »