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NBA: 76ers blow 24-point lead, rally to beat Warriors
NBA: 76ers blow 24-point lead, rally to beat Warriors
Field Level Media/Reuters
Published Mar 24, 2021 01:34 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 24, 2021 02:50 PM PHT

Tobias Harris scored five of his game-high 25 points in a 9-0 flurry late in the game that allowed the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to break from a tie and into a 108-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Tobias Harris scored five of his game-high 25 points in a 9-0 flurry late in the game that allowed the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to break from a tie and into a 108-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Ben Simmons chipped in with 22 points with eight rebounds and Tony Bradley, starting in place of Joel Embiid, put up an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double for the 76ers, who won for the ninth time in their last 10 games.
Ben Simmons chipped in with 22 points with eight rebounds and Tony Bradley, starting in place of Joel Embiid, put up an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double for the 76ers, who won for the ninth time in their last 10 games.
Kelly Oubre Jr. had a team-high 24 points with 10 rebounds and Jordan Poole added 19 points in place of injured Stephen Curry for the Warriors, who fell back to .500 with a second straight loss.
Kelly Oubre Jr. had a team-high 24 points with 10 rebounds and Jordan Poole added 19 points in place of injured Stephen Curry for the Warriors, who fell back to .500 with a second straight loss.
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After trailing 33-11 to open the game and by as many as 24 points in the first half, the Warriors made a successful uphill climb into a 92-86 lead on a driving layup by Poole with 7:21 remaining in the game.
After trailing 33-11 to open the game and by as many as 24 points in the first half, the Warriors made a successful uphill climb into a 92-86 lead on a driving layup by Poole with 7:21 remaining in the game.
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But the 76ers regrouped, first with a 10-0 run that featured two hoops by Shake Milton and a go-ahead 3-pointer by Danny Green.
But the 76ers regrouped, first with a 10-0 run that featured two hoops by Shake Milton and a go-ahead 3-pointer by Danny Green.
Oubre forged one final tie at 96-all with 4:10 to go, before Harris dropped in a pair of floaters, Simmons hit two free throws, Harris added one and Bradley connected on a hook shot to open a nine-point lead with just 2:12 to play.
Oubre forged one final tie at 96-all with 4:10 to go, before Harris dropped in a pair of floaters, Simmons hit two free throws, Harris added one and Bradley connected on a hook shot to open a nine-point lead with just 2:12 to play.
Harris complemented his team-high point total with 13 rebounds to complete a second 76er double-double. His rebound total equalled that of teammate Dwight Howard for team-high honors, helping the 76ers outrebound the Warriors 51-38.
Harris complemented his team-high point total with 13 rebounds to complete a second 76er double-double. His rebound total equalled that of teammate Dwight Howard for team-high honors, helping the 76ers outrebound the Warriors 51-38.
Bradley's double-double was his second of the season and his point total was a season high.
Bradley's double-double was his second of the season and his point total was a season high.
Milton finished with 13 points, Furkan Korkmaz 12 and Green 11 for the 76ers, who improved to 2-0 on their six-game trip.
Milton finished with 13 points, Furkan Korkmaz 12 and Green 11 for the 76ers, who improved to 2-0 on their six-game trip.
Damion Lee had 16 points, Andrew Wiggins 14 and James Wiseman, returning from a COVID-related absence, 11 for the Warriors, who fell to 1-4 in games missed by Curry this season.
Damion Lee had 16 points, Andrew Wiggins 14 and James Wiseman, returning from a COVID-related absence, 11 for the Warriors, who fell to 1-4 in games missed by Curry this season.
The Golden State All-Star, sidelined by a bruised tailbone, wasn't the only Curry missing from the game. Brother Seth sat out his third straight game with an ankle injury.
The Golden State All-Star, sidelined by a bruised tailbone, wasn't the only Curry missing from the game. Brother Seth sat out his third straight game with an ankle injury.
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UAAP: NU-Nazareth nears Final 4 bonus after beating UE
UAAP: NU-Nazareth nears Final 4 bonus after beating UE
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Published Feb 23, 2025 03:30 PM PHT

NU-Nazareth's Macmac Alfanta in their game against UE in the UAAP Season 87 boys' basketball tournament, February 23, 2025 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. UAAP Media

MANILA -- National University-Nazareth School took a step towards securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4 after an emphatic 89-70 win against University of the East in the UAAP Season 87 boys' basketball tournament, Sunday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
MANILA -- National University-Nazareth School took a step towards securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4 after an emphatic 89-70 win against University of the East in the UAAP Season 87 boys' basketball tournament, Sunday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
Later in the day, University of Santo Tomas clinched at least a playoff for a semifinals berth thanks to an 82-72 victory against the Ateneo de Manila University.
Later in the day, University of Santo Tomas clinched at least a playoff for a semifinals berth thanks to an 82-72 victory against the Ateneo de Manila University.
With their 10th win of the season, the Bullpups are now just one victory away from securing a playoff incentive and three wins short of an outright Finals berth.
With their 10th win of the season, the Bullpups are now just one victory away from securing a playoff incentive and three wins short of an outright Finals berth.
"Malayo pa kami sa goal namin, which is yung championship," said Bullpups head coach Kevin De Castro. "For this game, maganda na madaming nag-step up para sa amin, kasi yun nga, malapit na yung Final Four."
"Malayo pa kami sa goal namin, which is yung championship," said Bullpups head coach Kevin De Castro. "For this game, maganda na madaming nag-step up para sa amin, kasi yun nga, malapit na yung Final Four."
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Reigning MVP Collins Akowe recorded his 10th double-double of the season, finishing with 18 points, 18 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and a block.
Reigning MVP Collins Akowe recorded his 10th double-double of the season, finishing with 18 points, 18 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and a block.
Akowe was not alone in carrying the offensive load, as Macmac Alfanta led the Bullpups with 18 points, Chad Cartel contributed 13 points and five assists, while Migs Palanca added an efficient 10 points and seven rebounds.
Akowe was not alone in carrying the offensive load, as Macmac Alfanta led the Bullpups with 18 points, Chad Cartel contributed 13 points and five assists, while Migs Palanca added an efficient 10 points and seven rebounds.
Grade 11 guard Mot Matias also had a standout performance, dishing out eight assists without a single turnover while chipping in five points.
Grade 11 guard Mot Matias also had a standout performance, dishing out eight assists without a single turnover while chipping in five points.
"This game, talagang naglaro sila. They showed up as a team. Yun nga, 27 assists—eto naman yung gusto ko sa team namin eh," De Castro added.
"This game, talagang naglaro sila. They showed up as a team. Yun nga, 27 assists—eto naman yung gusto ko sa team namin eh," De Castro added.
NU set the tone early, taking a 23-14 lead in the opening period before blowing the game wide open with a 30-point advantage, 75-45.
NU set the tone early, taking a 23-14 lead in the opening period before blowing the game wide open with a 30-point advantage, 75-45.
Meanwhile, Koji Buenaflor, off a suspension, powered UST’s bounce-back effort following a narrow loss to FEU-Diliman.
Meanwhile, Koji Buenaflor, off a suspension, powered UST’s bounce-back effort following a narrow loss to FEU-Diliman.
The 19-year-old big man, who missed the Baby Tamaraws game after accumulating two unsportsmanlike fouls, made his presence felt with 14 points and eight rebounds, helping the Tiger Cubs improve to 9-2.
The 19-year-old big man, who missed the Baby Tamaraws game after accumulating two unsportsmanlike fouls, made his presence felt with 14 points and eight rebounds, helping the Tiger Cubs improve to 9-2.
FEU-Diliman (7-2) was still playing UPIS (0-10) as of publishing time.
FEU-Diliman (7-2) was still playing UPIS (0-10) as of publishing time.
Action between UST and Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 boys' basketball tournament, February 23, 2025 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. UAAP Media

"Ever since nung first round, lahat ng panalo namin ay dahil sa good start namin. So I keep on telling the boys na malaking factor 'yung magandang start namin palagi, so kailangan i-maintain namin yan every game," said Tiger Cubs head coach Manu Inigo.
"Ever since nung first round, lahat ng panalo namin ay dahil sa good start namin. So I keep on telling the boys na malaking factor 'yung magandang start namin palagi, so kailangan i-maintain namin yan every game," said Tiger Cubs head coach Manu Inigo.
UST’s Senegalese reinforcement, Racine Kane, was a dominant force inside, registering a monster double-double of 25 points and 19 rebounds.
UST’s Senegalese reinforcement, Racine Kane, was a dominant force inside, registering a monster double-double of 25 points and 19 rebounds.
The Gilas Youth duo of Wacky Ludovice and Carl Manding also provided ample support, each scoring 14 points.
The Gilas Youth duo of Wacky Ludovice and Carl Manding also provided ample support, each scoring 14 points.
On the other hand, UE suffered its third consecutive loss, slipping to 4-7. Martin Almanza led the Junior Warriors with 12 points, while Topeng Lagat added 11.
On the other hand, UE suffered its third consecutive loss, slipping to 4-7. Martin Almanza led the Junior Warriors with 12 points, while Topeng Lagat added 11.
Ateneo, meanwhile, was pushed to the edge of elimination, dropping to a 2-9 record. A win by Adamson over De La Salle-Zobel later in the day would officially knock the Blue Eagles out of contention.
Ateneo, meanwhile, was pushed to the edge of elimination, dropping to a 2-9 record. A win by Adamson over De La Salle-Zobel later in the day would officially knock the Blue Eagles out of contention.
Despite the loss, Alfonso Tan led Ateneo with 22 points, while Jay-m Leal delivered 17 points and nine rebounds.
Despite the loss, Alfonso Tan led Ateneo with 22 points, while Jay-m Leal delivered 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Scores:
UST vs Ateneo
UST 82 - Kane 25, Ludovice 14, Manding 14, Buenaflor 12, Bucsit 8, Canete 5, Solon 2, Cinco 2, Javier 0, Acido 0, Vidanes 0, Bohol 0.
UST 82 - Kane 25, Ludovice 14, Manding 14, Buenaflor 12, Bucsit 8, Canete 5, Solon 2, Cinco 2, Javier 0, Acido 0, Vidanes 0, Bohol 0.
Ateneo 72 - Tan 22, Leal 17, Urbina 11, Espinas 6, Delos Santos 6, Gatmaitan 4, Kallos 2, Lagdamen 2, Lacsamana 2, Kaw 0, Reyes 0, Asistio 0.
Ateneo 72 - Tan 22, Leal 17, Urbina 11, Espinas 6, Delos Santos 6, Gatmaitan 4, Kallos 2, Lagdamen 2, Lacsamana 2, Kaw 0, Reyes 0, Asistio 0.
Quarterscores: 24-16, 47-39, 62-54, 82-72.
Quarterscores: 24-16, 47-39, 62-54, 82-72.
NUNS vs UE
NUNS 89 - Akowe 18, Alfanta 18, Cartel 13, Palanca 10, Locsin 9, Matias 5, Pillado 5, Solomon 3, Napa 2, Figueroa 2, Usop 0, Natinga 0.
NUNS 89 - Akowe 18, Alfanta 18, Cartel 13, Palanca 10, Locsin 9, Matias 5, Pillado 5, Solomon 3, Napa 2, Figueroa 2, Usop 0, Natinga 0.
UE 70 - Almanza 12, Lagat 11, Timbol 9, Alejandro 8, Sabroso 7, Lorenzo 6, Farochilen 4, Bual 4, Bana 2, Diaz 2, Aguas 2, Chua 0, Abellar 0, Roquid 0, Dahino 0.
UE 70 - Almanza 12, Lagat 11, Timbol 9, Alejandro 8, Sabroso 7, Lorenzo 6, Farochilen 4, Bual 4, Bana 2, Diaz 2, Aguas 2, Chua 0, Abellar 0, Roquid 0, Dahino 0.
Quarterscores: 23-14, 40-32, 68-45, 89-70
Quarterscores: 23-14, 40-32, 68-45, 89-70
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