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PBA: Blackwater fends off Rain or Shine for bounce-back win

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 02 07:19 PM

Blackwater Elite returned to the win column in impressive fashion, holding off the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 98-92, on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Read more »

MPBL: Ex-PBA player Mac Baracael to play for expansion club Mindoro

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 02 08:37 AM

Baracael, a 2-time PBA all-star, was part of Alaska’s champion team in the 2012 Commissioner’s Cup. He also played for Barangay Ginebra and Meralco. Read more »

NBA Finals: Siakam answers Canadian prayers as Raptors down Warriors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 03:22 PM

Pascal Siakam, who once studied to be a priest, answered Canadian prayers by leading the Toronto Raptors to a 118-109 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in the first NBA Finals game played outside of the United States. Read more »

NBA Finals: Countdown for Durant's return ticks louder for Warriors

Reuters
Posted at May 31 01:52 PM

The countdown for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant's possible return to the lineup from injury ticks even louder after the two-time defending champions dropped the first game of the NBA Finals on Thursday. Read more »

Raptors vs Warriors: Sino ang magwawagi sa 2019 NBA Finals?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 12:33 AM

Desidido ang Warriors na makuha ang ikatlong sunod na titulo, habang susubukan naman ng Raptors masungkit ang kauna-unahan nilang kampeonato. Read more »

Sarangani, domain of MPBL founder Pacquiao, joins league in new season

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 06:07 PM

After General Santos City, Sarangani is the second province from Region 12 to field a team in the league. Read more »

NBA: Raptors' gamble on Leonard pays off with trip to NBA Finals

Reuters
Posted at May 30 04:14 PM

The Toronto Raptors' gamble to acquire Kawhi Leonard has paid off in the form of maiden trip to the NBA Finals but now comes perhaps the hardest part, knocking off the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Read more »

Kawhi Leonard: Here for championship, not fame

Reuters
Posted at May 30 04:10 PM

Kawhi Leonard loses zero sleep pondering his place in the pantheon of NBA greats. The Toronto Raptors' All-Star is restlessly pursuing only one thing: a championship ring. Read more »

NBA: Warriors won’t let injuries hamper finals push, says Jerebko

Reuters
Posted at May 30 11:49 AM

The Golden State Warriors will not be letting injuries to Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins come between them and a third straight NBA title, the club’s power forward Jonas Jerebko told Reuters on Wednesday. Read more »

NBA: Raptors offer new challenge, vibe for Warriors

Reuters
Posted at May 30 11:47 AM

The Toronto Raptors are playing in their first NBA Finals, and that makes the Golden State Warriors' fifth consecutive appearance slightly different. Read more »

Report: NBA talked to Raptors about Drake's sideline conduct

Reuters
Posted at May 30 11:44 AM

The NBA talked to the Toronto Raptors during the Eastern Conference finals about the behavior of Drake along the sideline, a league spokesman told ESPN. Read more »

NBA: Magic Johnson denies mistreating employees during Lakers' stint

Reuters
Posted at May 29 11:19 AM

Reacting to an ESPN report earlier Tuesday that described a toxic culture in the Los Angeles Lakers' front office, Magic Johnson denied mistreating any employees during his stint as team president that ended last month. Read more »

Officiating pool selected for NBA Finals

Reuters
Posted at May 29 07:42 AM

Mike Callahan was selected to be an NBA Finals referee for the 16th time as one of 12 officials chosen to handle the best-of-seven series between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors.   Read more »

MPBL: From calling the game to calling the shots, Jayvee Gayoso to coach Rizal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 06:02 PM

Former Barangay Ginebra player Jayvee Gayoso will be ditching his commentating duties as he takes on a new role as head coach. Read more »

PBA: Ginebra flips the switch on Meralco in second half

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 03:17 AM

Tim Cone described Barangay Ginebra's performance against Meralco as "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," after they emerged from the halftime break as a completely different team. Read more »

PBA: Young Blackwater squad is 'for real,' says Parks

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 01:00 AM

Blackwater rookie Ray Parks Jr. has no doubt that he and the Elite are "for real," after they started the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup with three consecutive victories. Read more »

PBA: Cone bats for Brownlee's inclusion in national team

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 11:33 PM

Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone gave an unprompted endorsement of his import, Justin Brownlee, as a potential naturalized player for the Philippine men's basketball team on Sunday. Read more »

PBA: Ginebra bounces back, downs Meralco for first win

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 26 09:48 PM

Barangay Ginebra clawed its way out from a double-digit hole to overpower Meralco, 110-95, and claim its first win of the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

PBA: Rookie aces Parks, Perez downplay first match-up

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 08:39 PM

Filipino basketball fans had to wait until the Commissioner's Cup to see the first showdown between the top picks of the 2018 PBA Rookie Draft, CJ Perez and Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. Read more »

PBA: Blackwater downs Columbian for 3-0 slate

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 26 07:09 PM

(UPDATE) Blackwater Elite extended its perfect start to three games after defeating Columbian Dyip, 118-110, in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »