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NBA: Jimmy Butler's triple-double powers Heat past Lakers
NBA: Jimmy Butler's triple-double powers Heat past Lakers
Field Level Media/Reuters
Published Jan 24, 2022 11:07 AM PHT
Jimmy Butler recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 113-107 win over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Jimmy Butler recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, leading the host Miami Heat to a 113-107 win over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
The Lakers, who trailed by 26 points in the second quarter, cut their deficit to 111-107 with 1:07 left. But Talen Horton-Tucker poor in-bounds pass with seven seconds left led to a Caleb Martin steal and layup, ending the Lakers' final chance.
The Lakers, who trailed by 26 points in the second quarter, cut their deficit to 111-107 with 1:07 left. But Talen Horton-Tucker poor in-bounds pass with seven seconds left led to a Caleb Martin steal and layup, ending the Lakers' final chance.
Duncan Robinson led Miami with 25 points (6 of 11 on 3-pointers) as the Heat improved to 16-5 at home, the best home record in the Eastern Conference.
Duncan Robinson led Miami with 25 points (6 of 11 on 3-pointers) as the Heat improved to 16-5 at home, the best home record in the Eastern Conference.
For Butler, it was his 10th career triple-double with the Heat, breaking the franchise record previously held by LeBron James, who led Miami to NBA titles in 2012 and 2013.
For Butler, it was his 10th career triple-double with the Heat, breaking the franchise record previously held by LeBron James, who led Miami to NBA titles in 2012 and 2013.
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Now with the Lakers, James scored a game-high 33 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished four assists Sunday. He has scored at least 26 points in 17 straight games.
Now with the Lakers, James scored a game-high 33 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished four assists Sunday. He has scored at least 26 points in 17 straight games.
Still, James made just 1 of 8 3-pointers, and he couldn't keep his Lakers from falling under .500 (23-24).
Still, James made just 1 of 8 3-pointers, and he couldn't keep his Lakers from falling under .500 (23-24).
Russell Westbrook added 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, but he went 0 for 3 on 3-pointers.
Russell Westbrook added 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, but he went 0 for 3 on 3-pointers.
Trevor Ariza, who started for the Lakers at forward, was held scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting and charged with a team-high four turnovers.
Trevor Ariza, who started for the Lakers at forward, was held scoreless on 0-for-5 shooting and charged with a team-high four turnovers.
For the game, the Lakers shot 11 for 40 on 3-pointers (27.5 percent). The Heat made 15 of 33 from distance (45.5 percent).
For the game, the Lakers shot 11 for 40 on 3-pointers (27.5 percent). The Heat made 15 of 33 from distance (45.5 percent).
Miami led by as many as 18 points early, 32-14. The Lakers then went on an 8-0 run.
Miami led by as many as 18 points early, 32-14. The Lakers then went on an 8-0 run.
However, Miami closed the first quarter with a Max Strus buzzer-beating 3-pointer over James, giving the Heat a 39-25 lead. The Heat shot 66.7 percent in that first quarter, accumulating a 14-4 edge on assists and turning the ball over just once.
However, Miami closed the first quarter with a Max Strus buzzer-beating 3-pointer over James, giving the Heat a 39-25 lead. The Heat shot 66.7 percent in that first quarter, accumulating a 14-4 edge on assists and turning the ball over just once.
Los Angeles closed the first half on a 12-3 run and went into the break trailing 69-52.
Los Angeles closed the first half on a 12-3 run and went into the break trailing 69-52.
After three quarters, Miami led 89-70, and the Heat held on in the fourth.
After three quarters, Miami led 89-70, and the Heat held on in the fourth.
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Dota 2: Talon Esports takes down world champion Team Liquid in Fissure Playground #1 to stay alive
Dota 2: Talon Esports takes down world champion Team Liquid in Fissure Playground #1 to stay alive
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 01, 2025 08:06 AM PHT
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Updated Feb 01, 2025 12:08 PM PHT
Talon Esports kept its tournament run alive in the Fissure Playground #1 by taking down reigning The International (TI) world champion Team Liquid, 2-1, in the lower bracket early Saturday morning.
It was the first time Talon beat Liquid in two years.
It was the first time Talon beat Liquid in two years.
Filipino Dota prodigy John Anthony "Natsumi" Vargas pulled off a "beyond godlike" performance on his Lifestealer in Game 3, helping the team complete a reverse sweep of the European esports powerhouse.
Filipino Dota prodigy John Anthony "Natsumi" Vargas pulled off a "beyond godlike" performance on his Lifestealer in Game 3, helping the team complete a reverse sweep of the European esports powerhouse.
The 23-year-old carry player tallied a perfect 13-0-19 kill-death-assist in the clinching match, in a contest where his counterpart, Michael "miCKe" Vu, led in the farm early after the laning phase.
The 23-year-old carry player tallied a perfect 13-0-19 kill-death-assist in the clinching match, in a contest where his counterpart, Michael "miCKe" Vu, led in the farm early after the laning phase.
Veteran player Carlo "Kuku" Palad made his presence felt, listing an efficient 4-3-24 KDA on a Pugna support; but more importantly, his heals made the difference during battles.
Veteran player Carlo "Kuku" Palad made his presence felt, listing an efficient 4-3-24 KDA on a Pugna support; but more importantly, his heals made the difference during battles.
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The Philippines-based Dota squad started building its lead past the 20-minute mark, as Natsumi found the much-needed kills after they secured the Aegis of the Immortal, also maximizing the Track advantage from their Bounty Hounter.
The Philippines-based Dota squad started building its lead past the 20-minute mark, as Natsumi found the much-needed kills after they secured the Aegis of the Immortal, also maximizing the Track advantage from their Bounty Hounter.
Talon, which was sitting on a 23k gold lead 32 minutes into the game, won a crucial skirmish in the Radiant jungle as they found Micke's Ursa. Kuku, during that clash, saved Rafli Fathur "Mikoto" Rahman's Monkey King who was focused on by the Liquid side.
Talon, which was sitting on a 23k gold lead 32 minutes into the game, won a crucial skirmish in the Radiant jungle as they found Micke's Ursa. Kuku, during that clash, saved Rafli Fathur "Mikoto" Rahman's Monkey King who was focused on by the Liquid side.
The "gs" finally dropped after an unsuccessful base defense by the TI winners later on while Natsumi was chipping down the Radiant towers.
The "gs" finally dropped after an unsuccessful base defense by the TI winners later on while Natsumi was chipping down the Radiant towers.
Natsumi also played very well in Game 2, where he overpowered Liquid with an almost clean outing of 11-1-15 on the Alchemist, leading the team to a victory to force a decider.
Natsumi also played very well in Game 2, where he overpowered Liquid with an almost clean outing of 11-1-15 on the Alchemist, leading the team to a victory to force a decider.
Next on Talon's list in the lower bracket is another world champion in Team Spirit. Game time is at 7 p.m.
Next on Talon's list in the lower bracket is another world champion in Team Spirit. Game time is at 7 p.m.
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