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NBA: LaVine scores 39, carries Bulls over 76ers
NBA: LaVine scores 39, carries Bulls over 76ers
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Published Mar 07, 2019 12:49 PM PHT
Zach LaVine's driving layup with 1.6 seconds left in the game lifted the Bulls to a 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in Chicago.
Zach LaVine's driving layup with 1.6 seconds left in the game lifted the Bulls to a 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in Chicago.
Philadelphia had a chance to win after LaVine missed a free throw, but a lob into the paint intended for Jimmy Butler with was off the mark as the buzzer sounded.
Philadelphia had a chance to win after LaVine missed a free throw, but a lob into the paint intended for Jimmy Butler with was off the mark as the buzzer sounded.
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Players walked off the floor but the officials convened and determined that Robin Lopez did not tip the ball and the clock erroneously started, giving Philadelphia a second chance.
Players walked off the floor but the officials convened and determined that Robin Lopez did not tip the ball and the clock erroneously started, giving Philadelphia a second chance.
Ben Simmons' inbound pass to Butler was fumbled and the Bulls finally earned the win to snap a two-game losing skid.
Ben Simmons' inbound pass to Butler was fumbled and the Bulls finally earned the win to snap a two-game losing skid.
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Butler made two free throws with 4.8 seconds left to give the 76ers a 107-106 lead. Chicago called timeout and LaVine drove the lane practically uncontested to score the winning basket after a defensive switch gone wrong. He was fouled by Mike Scott, but missed the free throw.
Butler made two free throws with 4.8 seconds left to give the 76ers a 107-106 lead. Chicago called timeout and LaVine drove the lane practically uncontested to score the winning basket after a defensive switch gone wrong. He was fouled by Mike Scott, but missed the free throw.
LaVine finished with 39 points on 14 of 26 from the field. He scored 24 of his points in the second half.
LaVine finished with 39 points on 14 of 26 from the field. He scored 24 of his points in the second half.
Robin Lopez recorded 19 points and nine rebounds. Otto Porter Jr. finished with 15 points and nine boards.
Robin Lopez recorded 19 points and nine rebounds. Otto Porter Jr. finished with 15 points and nine boards.
Butler scored 22 points to lead five Philadelphia players in double figures. Ben Simmons, the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week, compiled 18 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Butler scored 22 points to lead five Philadelphia players in double figures. Ben Simmons, the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week, compiled 18 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
The Sixers were playing without Joel Embiid, who missed his seventh straight game because of knee soreness. He could return on Friday when Philadelphia faces the Rockets in Houston.
The Sixers were playing without Joel Embiid, who missed his seventh straight game because of knee soreness. He could return on Friday when Philadelphia faces the Rockets in Houston.
The Sixers led 86-82 heading into the fourth quarter and opened an eight-point lead on a 3-pointer from James Ennis III.
The Sixers led 86-82 heading into the fourth quarter and opened an eight-point lead on a 3-pointer from James Ennis III.
The Bulls fought back and tied the game on a 24-foot 3-pointer by Porter with 2:44 left. The Sixers maintained the lead until Lopez's free throw with 17.1 seconds left gave the Bulls a 106-105 lead.
The Bulls fought back and tied the game on a 24-foot 3-pointer by Porter with 2:44 left. The Sixers maintained the lead until Lopez's free throw with 17.1 seconds left gave the Bulls a 106-105 lead.
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo paid tribute to those who supported his journey to the top of the podium after being recognized as the 2024 Athlete of the Year by the Philippine Sportswriters Association on Monday night.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo paid tribute to those who supported his journey to the top of the podium after being recognized as the 2024 Athlete of the Year by the Philippine Sportswriters Association on Monday night.
Yulo was the highlight of Philippine sports in the past year, with his two victories in the Paris Olympics an unprecedented feat for a Filipino athlete.
Yulo was the highlight of Philippine sports in the past year, with his two victories in the Paris Olympics an unprecedented feat for a Filipino athlete.
"Gusto ko lang pong magpasalamat sa Panginoon sa lahat ng blessings and challenges na binigay niya sa buhay ko. Lahat ng paghihirap ko, lahat ng pagod, sobrang worth it talaga," said Yulo after receiving his award at the Manila Hotel.
"Gusto ko lang pong magpasalamat sa Panginoon sa lahat ng blessings and challenges na binigay niya sa buhay ko. Lahat ng paghihirap ko, lahat ng pagod, sobrang worth it talaga," said Yulo after receiving his award at the Manila Hotel.
He acknowledged the role that Philippine sports officials -- notably Cynthia Carrion of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines -- has played in his rise, and gave special mention to his coach, Aldrin CastaƱeda.
He acknowledged the role that Philippine sports officials -- notably Cynthia Carrion of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines -- has played in his rise, and gave special mention to his coach, Aldrin CastaƱeda.
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"Salamat sa paghubog, sa disiplina, sa pagsuporta sa mga gusto ko, sa pagsuporta sa pagiging atleta ko," said Yulo.
"Salamat sa paghubog, sa disiplina, sa pagsuporta sa mga gusto ko, sa pagsuporta sa pagiging atleta ko," said Yulo.
He closed his brief speech by thanking those who prayed for the success of Filipino athletes in Paris -- and asking for their support once more as they embark on another Olympic cycle.
He closed his brief speech by thanking those who prayed for the success of Filipino athletes in Paris -- and asking for their support once more as they embark on another Olympic cycle.
"Salamat po ulit sa mga nagdasal, sa mga nagpuyat. Lahat po 'yun worth it, thank you so much. Sama-sama po niyo kaming ipagdasal ulit sa darating na 2028 LA Olympics," he said.
"Salamat po ulit sa mga nagdasal, sa mga nagpuyat. Lahat po 'yun worth it, thank you so much. Sama-sama po niyo kaming ipagdasal ulit sa darating na 2028 LA Olympics," he said.
"Ako po si Carlos Yulo, ang panalong 'to ay panalo nating lahat."
"Ako po si Carlos Yulo, ang panalong 'to ay panalo nating lahat."
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