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NBA: LeBron's 45 leads Cavs to Game 7 win over Pacers

Reuters
Posted at Apr 30 07:56 AM

LeBron James scored 45 points as Cleveland beat Indiana 105-101 in the decisive seventh game of their first-round playoff series Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Read more »

PBA: Import Johnson feels Rain or Shine can be 'really special'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 30 12:02 AM

Burly import Reggie Johnson drew praise from Rain or Shine coaches and his teammates alike after a solid performance against Barangay Ginebra on Sunday, which saw the Elasto Painters stay unbeaten in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

KILALANIN: Ang mga 'Super Seniors'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 11:14 PM

Hindi hadlang kina Lolo Zotico, Lola Rosita at Lolo Bernie ang kanilang mga edad para magawa ang kanilang mga hobby. Read more »

PBA: Abueva a game-changer anew for Alaska

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 11:12 PM

Even as he was unable to buy a basket, Calvin Abueva still proved to be the game-changer that Alaska needed in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup game against Blackwater on Sunday. Read more »

PBA: Import frustrated, but not losing hope amid Blackwater's poor start

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 10:58 PM

Blackwater import Jarrid Famous won't deny that he was disappointed and frustrated after the Elite were once again beaten on Sunday in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

FilOil Flying V Cup: San Beda dismantles Gilas Cadets in 21-point blowout

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Apr 29 10:09 PM

San Beda University ripped apart a disorganized Gilas Cadets side with a punishing 91-70 blowout win Sunday to bounce back from a previous setback in Group A of the 12th FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Read more »

PBA: Rain or Shine earns share of lead by routing Ginebra

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 29 09:33 PM

(UPDATED) Rain or Shine got contributions across the board to take down Barangay Ginebra, 108-89, and stay unbeaten in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

PH teams for FIBA 3x3 World Cup unveiled

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 30 12:27 AM

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Sunday unveiled the men’s and women’s teams that will represent the Philippines in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in June. Read more »

PBA: Alaska gets first win, overpowers Blackwater

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 29 07:40 PM

(UPDATED) The Alaska Aces nearly squandered a 30-point lead but restored order in the fourth quarter to defeat the Blackwater Elite, 93-74, for their first win of the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

SMART City Hoops: Gomez de Liaño sparks UP's win over Ateneo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 06:25 PM

With the victory, UP improved to 4-0 in the 2018 SMART City Hoopes Under-25 Summer Classic. Read more »

ABL: Hobbling Justin Brownlee told Alapag ahead of Game 3 — I’m ready to go

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 28 11:30 PM

Justin Brownlee showed his resilience Saturday night when he decided to make a go at playing in Game 3 of the ABL finals despite experiencing pain in his leg. Read more »

PBA: Balanced TNT extinguishes Phoenix to stay unbeaten

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 09:13 PM

TNT KaTropa used a balanced attack to down Phoenix, 106-98, in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at Ynares Center, Antipolo on Saturday. Read more »

PBA: Dyip easily drive past NLEX to score second win

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Apr 28 06:46 PM

It took Columbian three games to surpass its win total from the previous conference. Read more »

ABL: Parks comes up big, as Alab downs Mono Vampire for 2-1 finals lead

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 29 01:17 AM

Ray Parks Jr. exploded for 30 points to lead San Miguel Alab Pilipinas to a 99-93 victory over Mono Vampire in Game 3 of the ASEAN Basketball League finals at Stadium 29, in Bangkok on Saturday. Read more »

NBA: Mitchell, Jazz oust Westbrook, Thunder in Game 6 thriller

Reuters
Posted at Apr 28 01:50 PM

Rookie star Donovan Mitchell scored 38 points in Game 6 and the Utah Jazz closed out the Western Conference first-round series with a 96-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. Read more »

NBA: Pacers force Game 7 with 121-87 rout of Cavaliers

Reuters
Updated as of Apr 28 12:16 PM

Indiana guard Victor Oladipo paced a potent Pacers attack with team highs of 28 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 121-87 rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night in Indianapolis to even the first-round series at three games apiece. Read more »

NBA: Raptors surge in 4th quarter, eliminate Wizards in Game 6

Reuters
Updated as of Apr 28 01:13 PM

Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors got a big lift from their bench in a clinching 102-92 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series at Capital One Arena in Washington. Read more »

ABL: No ifs and buts — Alab must win in Bangkok to have shot at title

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 05:55 AM

Expect San Miguel Alab Pilipinas to be more determined when they resume their title joust against Mono Vampire on Saturday at the latter’s turf in Bangkok. Read more »

Mayor makes goaltending illegal ahead of Cavs-Pacers' game 6

Reuters
Posted at Apr 28 03:09 AM

LeBron James better be careful not to goaltend in game 6 against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Read more »

MPBL: ‘1 owner, 1 team’ ensures fair play, says champion Tanduay boss

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 07:35 PM

Lucio “Bong” Tan Jr. suggested that the league look into improving air-conditioning and security at venues. Read more »