Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate Game 3 to Narrow Series Deficit Against Indiana Pacers The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a commanding performance in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 126-104 on Friday night in Indianapolis. This victory narrows the Pacers’ series lead to 2-1, injecting new life into Cleveland’s playoff aspirations. Donovan Mitchell’s Stellar Performance Donovan Mitchell spearheaded the Cavaliers’ offense with a remarkable 43-point effort, complemented by nine rebounds and five assists. Shooting 48% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc, Mitchell’s performance marked his second consecutive 40-plus point game in the series. This achievement…
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A High-Stakes Clash Reimagined The latest revision to the PBA Philippine Cup schedule has set the stage for an electrifying clash on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, featuring two championship-caliber teams—TNT Tropang Giga and Meralco Bolts. Both squads are on the rebound, aiming to build momentum as the tournament heats up. With TNT eyeing a grand slam and Meralco carrying the honor of defending the All-Filipino crown, this face-off promises to be one of the early highlights of the cup. TNT Tropang Giga: Rising From a Slump After a disappointing 0-3 start, TNT has found its groove, notching two…
GAME HIGHLIGHTS FULL GAME REPLAY This Sunday, a high-stakes clash is set to unfold at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium as the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters take on the San Miguel Beermen in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., and both teams are gunning for critical wins to improve their standings. San Miguel, currently holding a 3-2 record, is determined to rebound from a surprising 97-107 loss to the previously winless TNT Tropang Giga. Meanwhile, Phoenix aims to build momentum from their recent victory and even out their record to 3-3 — a major psychological…
A Battle Between Cabalens: Aguilar vs. Baltazar In a highly anticipated homecoming clash at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga, Barangay Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar emerged as the clear victor over fellow Kapampangan Justine Baltazar. Hailing from Sasmuan town, Aguilar delivered a dominant performance in front of his provincial crowd, scoring a game-high 23 points and spearheading Ginebra’s decisive 85-66 victory over the Converge FiberXers. Baltazar, while managing a double-double of his own with 13 points and 10 rebounds, struggled to match Aguilar’s intensity and impact. His output wasn’t enough to lift the FiberXers, who were outmatched…
GAME HIGHLIGHTS FULL GAME REPLAY The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) makes a much-anticipated return to San Fernando, Pampanga, reigniting local basketball enthusiasm with a marquee matchup between the Converge FiberXers and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. This Saturday’s Philippine Cup game at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center isn’t just another regular season fixture—it’s a homecoming and showdown rolled into one, with local pride and playoff momentum on the line. Homegrown Stars in the Spotlight Headlining the match is Justine Baltazar, a native of Mabalacat, Pampanga, who returns to familiar territory, this time donning the Converge uniform. A former standout…
A Gritty Win Seals the Night at PhilSports Arena In a nail-biting finish at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Friday night, the Meralco Bolts stunned the NorthPort Batang Pier with a dramatic 105-104 comeback victory in the PBA Philippine Cup. Down by as much as 15 points and trailing for most of the match, the Bolts showed resilience and composure under pressure—seizing the win in the dying seconds thanks to a clutch drive by Bong Quinto. NorthPort’s Late-Game Collapse NorthPort controlled the tempo early, building a sizable lead and showcasing a well-balanced attack despite the absence of key scorer…
A Statement Win The TNT Tropang Giga followed up a gritty win over San Miguel Beer with a dominant 110-74 blowout of Terrafirma in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. From start to finish, TNT controlled the game, showing no signs of slowing down against a Dyip squad that struggled on both ends of the floor. Head coach Chot Reyes praised his team’s energy and consistency, especially after their close 89-84 victory against powerhouse SMB. “Our objective coming to this ballgame was just to make sure we beat Terrafirma with our effort…
GAME HIGHLIGHTS FULL GAME REPLAY A Promising Start, But Far from Mission Accomplished TNT Tropang Giga may have finally notched their first win of the 2024–25 PBA Philippine Cup season, but head coach Chot Reyes is not about to declare a turnaround just yet. After an 89–84 victory over powerhouse San Miguel Beer, Reyes emphasized that this was only the beginning of a long journey back to contention. “This is just the first step,” Reyes said. “We’re happy, but we cannot be content with this.” TNT’s win snapped a troubling 0–3 start and gave the team renewed…
GAME HIGHLIGHTS FULL GAME REPLAY PASIG CITY – In a clash that could serve as a turning point for either side, the Meralco Bolts and NorthPort Batang Pier face off Friday night at the PhilSports Arena, both desperate to arrest downward spirals that have threatened to undo their promising starts to the 2024–25 PBA Philippine Cup. Fast Starts, Sudden Slides Both teams entered the season with momentum and strong opening wins. NorthPort launched its campaign with a commanding 97-75 win over Terrafirma, while Meralco pulled off back-to-back victories against Converge (91-89) and the same Dyip squad (118-80). However, what followed…
The NLEX Road Warriors showed grit and composure in crunch time as they pulled off a hard-earned 89-86 victory over the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. With the win, NLEX extended their winning streak to four games and improved their record to 4-1, while Ginebra dropped to an even 2-2. Bolick’s Heroics Lift NLEX Despite nursing a painful quadriceps bruise, Robert Bolick played a heroic role, finishing with a game-high 28 points, including clutch baskets in the dying minutes. He also contributed seven rebounds, four assists, and…