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NBA: Harden dazzles as Sixers snap Milwaukee 16-game streak
NBA: Harden dazzles as Sixers snap Milwaukee 16-game streak
Agence France-Presse
Published Mar 05, 2023 02:20 PM PHT
LOS ANGELES -- James Harden scored 38 points and spearheaded a dramatic late comeback as the Philadelphia 76ers ended the Milwaukee Bucks' 16-game winning streak with a 133-130 victory on Saturday.
LOS ANGELES -- James Harden scored 38 points and spearheaded a dramatic late comeback as the Philadelphia 76ers ended the Milwaukee Bucks' 16-game winning streak with a 133-130 victory on Saturday.
A titanic battle between the Eastern Conference leading Bucks and third-placed Sixers lived up to the billing, with Philadelphia fighting back from an 18-point third-quarter deficit to pull off a superb win at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum.
A titanic battle between the Eastern Conference leading Bucks and third-placed Sixers lived up to the billing, with Philadelphia fighting back from an 18-point third-quarter deficit to pull off a superb win at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum.
While the Sixers' Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26, Harden was the undeniable driving force of a pulsating late rally that took Philadelphia to victory.
While the Sixers' Joel Embiid finished with 31 points and Tyrese Maxey added 26, Harden was the undeniable driving force of a pulsating late rally that took Philadelphia to victory.
The 10-time NBA All-Star poured in 21 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia outscored Milwaukee 48-31 in the final frame.
The 10-time NBA All-Star poured in 21 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia outscored Milwaukee 48-31 in the final frame.
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Harden also laid on 10 assists and hauled down nine rebounds in a fine all-round performance.
Harden also laid on 10 assists and hauled down nine rebounds in a fine all-round performance.
"He was fantastic, big shot after big shot, he led the comeback -- he was just James Harden," Embiid said of his team-mate.
"He was fantastic, big shot after big shot, he led the comeback -- he was just James Harden," Embiid said of his team-mate.
Harden paid tribute to Embiid after arguably the best offensive display from the duo since they joined forces at Philadelphia.
Harden paid tribute to Embiid after arguably the best offensive display from the duo since they joined forces at Philadelphia.
"We've figured it out, he's the lead scorer and we try to give him the ball and give him shots," said Harden, who moved to Philadelphia last year from Brooklyn.
"We've figured it out, he's the lead scorer and we try to give him the ball and give him shots," said Harden, who moved to Philadelphia last year from Brooklyn.
"One game at a time, we try to get better quarter by quarter and just keep pushing into the postseason."
"One game at a time, we try to get better quarter by quarter and just keep pushing into the postseason."
Milwaukee were left ruing a late collapse that seemed improbable as the Bucks surged 18 points clear late in the game, leading 95-77 with only 2:41 left in the third quarter.
Milwaukee were left ruing a late collapse that seemed improbable as the Bucks surged 18 points clear late in the game, leading 95-77 with only 2:41 left in the third quarter.
The Sixers trimmed the gap to 14 points by the start of the fourth, and then went on a 15-2 run to transform the contest.
The Sixers trimmed the gap to 14 points by the start of the fourth, and then went on a 15-2 run to transform the contest.
Milwaukee clung on to a slender lead with less than two minutes remaining, but a 29-foot three-pointer from Harden put the Sixers within one at 125-124.
Milwaukee clung on to a slender lead with less than two minutes remaining, but a 29-foot three-pointer from Harden put the Sixers within one at 125-124.
Harden set up Embiid for a three-pointer to put Philadelphia 127-125 ahead with 42 seconds remaining and the Sixers closed out the win.
Harden set up Embiid for a three-pointer to put Philadelphia 127-125 ahead with 42 seconds remaining and the Sixers closed out the win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee scorers with 34 points and 13 rebounds, Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday recorded 26 points each and Grayson Allen had 20.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee scorers with 34 points and 13 rebounds, Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday recorded 26 points each and Grayson Allen had 20.
Milwaukee remain top of the East with a 45-18 record, half a game ahead of Boston. Philadelphia improved to 41-22.
Milwaukee remain top of the East with a 45-18 record, half a game ahead of Boston. Philadelphia improved to 41-22.
- Miami bounce back -
In other games on Saturday, Miami boosted their playoff hopes with a 117-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
In other games on Saturday, Miami boosted their playoff hopes with a 117-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Bam Adebayo led the Miami scorers with 30 points from 10-of-12 shooting while Tyler Herro added 20 points.
Bam Adebayo led the Miami scorers with 30 points from 10-of-12 shooting while Tyler Herro added 20 points.
Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin weighed in with 15 points apiece as Miami improved to 34-31 to remain in seventh place.
Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin weighed in with 15 points apiece as Miami improved to 34-31 to remain in seventh place.
The win came a day after Miami had fallen at home to the New York Knicks.
The win came a day after Miami had fallen at home to the New York Knicks.
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"The best thing for us coming off a game like that was to play the very next night," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. "To get the win was really important."
"The best thing for us coming off a game like that was to play the very next night," Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. "To get the win was really important."
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers cruised to a 114-90 win over the Detroit Pistons, with Donovan Mitchell leading a comfortable win with 20 points. Five Cleveland players finished in double digits.
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers cruised to a 114-90 win over the Detroit Pistons, with Donovan Mitchell leading a comfortable win with 20 points. Five Cleveland players finished in double digits.
The Toronto Raptors ground out a 116-109 win on the road against the Washington Wizards.
The Toronto Raptors ground out a 116-109 win on the road against the Washington Wizards.
Fred VanVleet made six three-pointers in a 25-point haul for Toronto while Gary Trent Jr finished with 26 off the bench.
Fred VanVleet made six three-pointers in a 25-point haul for Toronto while Gary Trent Jr finished with 26 off the bench.
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WMPBL: Bernardino stars in Navy's rout of Cavite-TOL
WMPBL: Bernardino stars in Navy's rout of Cavite-TOL
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 27, 2025 06:40 PM PHT
MANILA -- Veteran Afril Bernardino stuffed the stat sheet to power Philippine Navy to a victorious debut against Cavite-TOL, 70-57, in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) last Sunday at the Enderun Gym.
MANILA -- Veteran Afril Bernardino stuffed the stat sheet to power Philippine Navy to a victorious debut against Cavite-TOL, 70-57, in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) last Sunday at the Enderun Gym.
Bernardino, a pillar of the Gilas Women program, shone with a game-high 28 points on an efficient 11-of-17 shooting, along with 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks, leading the Lady Sailors to their first win in this tournament supported by Manny Pacquiao, Senator Francis Tolentino, and the MPBL Partylist.
Bernardino, a pillar of the Gilas Women program, shone with a game-high 28 points on an efficient 11-of-17 shooting, along with 13 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three blocks, leading the Lady Sailors to their first win in this tournament supported by Manny Pacquiao, Senator Francis Tolentino, and the MPBL Partylist.
Her stellar performance helped the Lady Sailors fend off a spirited late rally by the Patriots in the final frame.
Her stellar performance helped the Lady Sailors fend off a spirited late rally by the Patriots in the final frame.
Backed by Kalos PH and Go for Gold, Navy relied on its suffocating defense, holding Cavite scoreless for the first three minutes of the fourth quarter.
Backed by Kalos PH and Go for Gold, Navy relied on its suffocating defense, holding Cavite scoreless for the first three minutes of the fourth quarter.
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This defensive stand allowed the Lady Sailors to establish their largest lead, 63-39, punctuated by Bernardino's short stab with 8:13 remaining.
This defensive stand allowed the Lady Sailors to establish their largest lead, 63-39, punctuated by Bernardino's short stab with 8:13 remaining.
Luisa San Juan and Erika Jimenez led a comeback attempt for the Patriots with an 18-7 run that trimmed the deficit to 13 points.
Luisa San Juan and Erika Jimenez led a comeback attempt for the Patriots with an 18-7 run that trimmed the deficit to 13 points.
However, their efforts fell short as Navy held firm to secure the win.
However, their efforts fell short as Navy held firm to secure the win.
“Nag-materialize naman ‘yung play namin and even ‘yung aming defense when it comes to the full court and half court namin. I think ‘yung defense namin ang nakatulong sa amin to win this game,” said Lady Sailors playing coach Ewon Arayi, who opted to sit out and observe rather than suit up for the match.
“Nag-materialize naman ‘yung play namin and even ‘yung aming defense when it comes to the full court and half court namin. I think ‘yung defense namin ang nakatulong sa amin to win this game,” said Lady Sailors playing coach Ewon Arayi, who opted to sit out and observe rather than suit up for the match.
Trixie Antiquera added 11 points for Navy, knocking down three triples to complement Bernardino's dominant performance.
Trixie Antiquera added 11 points for Navy, knocking down three triples to complement Bernardino's dominant performance.
For Cavite-TOL, Jimenez and San Juan each scored 10 points, with Jimenez also grabbing 14 rebounds.
For Cavite-TOL, Jimenez and San Juan each scored 10 points, with Jimenez also grabbing 14 rebounds.
However, both struggled with their shooting as Jimenez converted just one of her eight attempts, while San Juan went 4-of-13 from the field.
However, both struggled with their shooting as Jimenez converted just one of her eight attempts, while San Juan went 4-of-13 from the field.
Meanwhile, Raiza Palmera-Dy recorded a double victory on the same day in this tournament supported by Uratex, Discovery Suites, Red Dynasty, Gotobox, Gerry’s Grill, Prettiest, Team Graphitee, Evo Performance Helmets, Ryzen Helmets, Katinko, Dorayd, Sogo Hotel, Global Bosny Manufacturing, and Bavin.
Meanwhile, Raiza Palmera-Dy recorded a double victory on the same day in this tournament supported by Uratex, Discovery Suites, Red Dynasty, Gotobox, Gerry’s Grill, Prettiest, Team Graphitee, Evo Performance Helmets, Ryzen Helmets, Katinko, Dorayd, Sogo Hotel, Global Bosny Manufacturing, and Bavin.
Palmera-Dy tallied seven points, five assists, and three rebounds to lead Discovery to a dominant 108-60 rout of Imus SIS-VBL.
Palmera-Dy tallied seven points, five assists, and three rebounds to lead Discovery to a dominant 108-60 rout of Imus SIS-VBL.
Later in the day, she guided Far Eastern University to a 69-45 triumph over EZ Jersey.
Later in the day, she guided Far Eastern University to a 69-45 triumph over EZ Jersey.
Allana Lim had a standout performance for Perlas, erupting for a tournament-high 36 points on a remarkable 16-of-21 shooting clip with 12 rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
Allana Lim had a standout performance for Perlas, erupting for a tournament-high 36 points on a remarkable 16-of-21 shooting clip with 12 rebounds, three assists, and four steals.
The University of Santo Tomas trio of Angel Anies, Nikki Villasin, and Tantoy Ferrer provided solid support for Lim. Anies scored 16 points, while Villasin and Ferrer chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively, to help Perlas secure their first win and improve to 1-1 in the standings.
The University of Santo Tomas trio of Angel Anies, Nikki Villasin, and Tantoy Ferrer provided solid support for Lim. Anies scored 16 points, while Villasin and Ferrer chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively, to help Perlas secure their first win and improve to 1-1 in the standings.
For FEU, Lady Tamaraws captain Erica Lopez led the charge with 14 points and four rebounds, while Amyah Espanol, a 5-foot-7 guard who transferred from Davenport University last year, added 12 points and seven rebounds.
For FEU, Lady Tamaraws captain Erica Lopez led the charge with 14 points and four rebounds, while Amyah Espanol, a 5-foot-7 guard who transferred from Davenport University last year, added 12 points and seven rebounds.
On the other side, Khaterine Cantimbuhan paced the winless Lady Magdalo (0-2) with 13 points and four rebounds.
On the other side, Khaterine Cantimbuhan paced the winless Lady Magdalo (0-2) with 13 points and four rebounds.
For EZ Jersey, Caryl Molina posted a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Natasha Alcantara contributed 10 points in the losing effort.
For EZ Jersey, Caryl Molina posted a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, while Natasha Alcantara contributed 10 points in the losing effort.
The Scores:
First Game
Discovery 108 – Lim 36, Anies 16, Ferrer 12, Villasin 10, Tolentino 7, Palmera-Dy 7, Sambile 6, Candelaria 5, Peñaflor 4, Borja 3, Layug 2, Adriano 0, Gloriano 0, Galicia 0
Discovery 108 – Lim 36, Anies 16, Ferrer 12, Villasin 10, Tolentino 7, Palmera-Dy 7, Sambile 6, Candelaria 5, Peñaflor 4, Borja 3, Layug 2, Adriano 0, Gloriano 0, Galicia 0
Imus Sis-VBL 60 – Cantimbuhan 13, Ebio 8, Cabahug 7, Pamaran 6, Villanueva 6, Taclibon 6, San Diego 5, Dela Cruz 4, Flor 3, Canlapan 2, Santos 0, Dela Cuesta 0, Manuel 0, Buenafe 0, Bañadora 0
Imus Sis-VBL 60 – Cantimbuhan 13, Ebio 8, Cabahug 7, Pamaran 6, Villanueva 6, Taclibon 6, San Diego 5, Dela Cruz 4, Flor 3, Canlapan 2, Santos 0, Dela Cuesta 0, Manuel 0, Buenafe 0, Bañadora 0
Quarterscores: 32-19, 54-34, 84-41, 108-60.
Quarterscores: 32-19, 54-34, 84-41, 108-60.
Second Game
Philippine Navy-Kalos PH 70 – Bernardino 28, Antiquera 11, Mendoza 7, Tongco 4, Seño 4, Miranda 4, Lomogda 3, Mateo 3, Solis 2, Ong 2, Macasiray 2, Borja 0, Cas 0, Galamiton 0, Brilliante 0
Philippine Navy-Kalos PH 70 – Bernardino 28, Antiquera 11, Mendoza 7, Tongco 4, Seño 4, Miranda 4, Lomogda 3, Mateo 3, Solis 2, Ong 2, Macasiray 2, Borja 0, Cas 0, Galamiton 0, Brilliante 0
Cavite-Tol 57 – Jimenez 10, San Juan 10, Hawkins 8, Flores 7, Reyes 5, Lepardo 4, Gonato 3, Paraiso 3, Del Prado 2, Pacia 2, Zshornack 2, Casinillo 1, Magalong 0, Delas Herras 0
Cavite-Tol 57 – Jimenez 10, San Juan 10, Hawkins 8, Flores 7, Reyes 5, Lepardo 4, Gonato 3, Paraiso 3, Del Prado 2, Pacia 2, Zshornack 2, Casinillo 1, Magalong 0, Delas Herras 0
Quarterscores: 28-13, 37-26, 56-39, 70-57.
Quarterscores: 28-13, 37-26, 56-39, 70-57.
Third Game
FEU 69 – Lopez 14, Espanol 12, Salvani 9, Manguiat 7, Mendaross 6, Dela Torre 5, Nagma 4, Ong 4, Patio 4, Pagteilan 2, Pasilang 2, Gavaran 0
FEU 69 – Lopez 14, Espanol 12, Salvani 9, Manguiat 7, Mendaross 6, Dela Torre 5, Nagma 4, Ong 4, Patio 4, Pagteilan 2, Pasilang 2, Gavaran 0
EZ Jersey 45 – Molina 11, Alcantara 10, Capilit 9, Gandalla 6, Felisarta 3, Docallos 2, Schmidt 2, Sison 1, Gonzalo 1, Fugnit 0, Andan 0, Domingo 0, Ngo 0, San Jose 0
EZ Jersey 45 – Molina 11, Alcantara 10, Capilit 9, Gandalla 6, Felisarta 3, Docallos 2, Schmidt 2, Sison 1, Gonzalo 1, Fugnit 0, Andan 0, Domingo 0, Ngo 0, San Jose 0
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