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NBA: Fox carries Kings to hard-fought win over Mavericks

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 12:16 PM

In a hard-fought and tightly contested matchup of two teams that hope to be making a playoff push at this time next season, the visiting Sacramento Kings rode De'Aaron Fox's fantastic finish to a 125-121 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Read more »

NBA: Celtics pull out road win over Cavaliers

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 12:12 PM

Al Horford broke a fourth-quarter tie with a layup and capped a 14-4 run with an alley-oop slam, helping the visiting Boston Celtics brush aside a challenge from the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 116-106 victory Tuesday night. Read more »

NBA: Nuggets hold off visiting Pistons

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 12:11 PM

Jamal Murray scored 33 points and the host Denver Nuggets built a 27-point halftime lead, then withstood a furious Detroit Pistons rally to claim a 95-92 victory on Tuesday. Read more »

NBA: Hornets hold off Spurs in OT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 12:08 PM

Kemba Walker had 38 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and was brilliant in overtime, and the Charlotte Hornets remained red hot with a 125-116 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Read more »

NBA: Young scores 33, leads Hawks past Pels

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 11:36 AM

Rookie Trae Young had 33 points and 12 assists as the visiting Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 130-120 on Tuesday night.   Read more »

NBA: Bledsoe, Bucks blitz Rockets

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 11:32 AM

Eric Bledsoe stole the spotlight from the MVP front-runners, and the Milwaukee Bucks coasted to a 108-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Read more »

Why Kai Sotto will train in Europe, and not play US NCAA

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 11:25 AM

At least four European ball clubs have made offers for Filipino teenager Kai Sotto.  Read more »

NBA: Streaking Clippers top Wolves, clinch playoff berth

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 11:15 AM

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: Magic edge Heat for sixth straight win

Reuters
Posted at Mar 27 11:13 AM

In a game with major playoff implications, Nikola Vucevic scored 18 of his team-high 24 points in the second half as the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 104-99 on Tuesday night. Read more »

Kai Sotto remains firmly committed to PH national team

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 10:51 PM

MANILA - He may be headed to the United States to chase his dream of playing in the NBA, but Kai Sotto remains firmly dedicated to the Philippine national team program. Read more »

With strengthening in mind, Kai Sotto headed to the US

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 07:43 PM

Filipino teenager Kai Sotto is set to fly to the United States by the first week of April, with the goal of becoming physically stronger before he pursues further training in Europe.   Read more »

PBA D-League: Petron-Letran downs Enderun for 3rd straight win

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 05:32 PM

Petron-Letran stretched its winning run to three games with a 77-70 victory over Family Mart-Enderun in the 2019 PBA D-League Tuesday at JCSGO Gym in Cubao. Read more »

PBA: Magnolia's Sangalang earns Player of the Week nod

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 04:05 PM

Ian Sangalang has been the picture of consistency in his team's steady rise to playoff contention, thus earning the 2019 Cignal PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for the period of March 18-24.   Read more »

On its 44th anniversary, PBA offers special treats to fans

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 26 02:37 PM

The Philippine Basketball Association will give special treats to its fans for the entire month of April, including discounted tickets and prizes, as part of the league's 44th anniversary celebration.  Read more »

PBA D-League: Che'Lu fends off McDavid for 2nd straight win

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 07:03 PM

Che'Lu Bar and Grill survived a late rally from McDavid to come away with a 109-99 victory on Monday in the 2019 PBA D-League at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao. Read more »

SBP expresses full support for Kai Sotto

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 06:59 PM

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has expressed its full support for Kai Sotto, as the youngster pursues his dreams of making it to the NBA. Read more »

PBA D-League: Santillan stars as Marinero keeps Trinity winless

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 04:59 PM

Marinerong Pilipino returned to the win column in emphatic fashion, dropping CD14 Designs-Trinity University of Asia, 91-72, Monday in the 2019 PBA D-League at JCSGO Gym in Cubao. Read more »

Alab Pilipinas continues downward spiral heading into ABL playoffs

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Mar 24 10:08 PM

Alab Pilipinas is locked into the second-seed, but will enter the 2018-2019 Asean Basketball League on a four-game losing skid. Read more »

PBA: Champion San Miguel pulls away from Alaska late for 7th win

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Mar 24 10:01 PM

San Miguel just has too much firepower. Read more »

NU downs LSGH, repeats as NBTC champion

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 08:30 PM

Nazareth School of National University proved that it is the best high school team in the Philippines by beating La Salle Green Hills, 95-83, for the second straight year in the finals of the Chooks-to-Go NBTC League National Finals. Read more »