Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against DeAnthony Melton of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 133-126. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Luka Doncic scored 42 points and Kyrie Irving...
Actor Enrique Gil was among many who enjoyed the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Unlike other fans, however, Enrique was lucky enough to hobnob and interview many sports personalities. In a video uploaded on NBA Philippines, Enrique noted that one of the highlights of the experience...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)—Kevin Durant shook off pre-game jitters to score 23 points in his Phoenix Suns debut, helping his new team to a 105-91 victory in Charlotte that halted the Hornets' five-game NBA winning streak. Durant was acquired from Brooklyn in a blockbuster trade three weeks ago but...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Paolo Banchero led a second-half fightback as the Orlando Magic overturned a 21-point deficit to upset the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday, Jan. 30. Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic dunks during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Klay Thompson flirted with breaking his own single-game three-pointer record before settling for 42 points as the Golden State Warriors routed the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Feb. 6. Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during...
NEW YORK (AFP) — Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Feb. 6, as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. Kyrie Irving (AFP) Days after the controversial guard requested a move before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, both clubs...
NEW YORK (AFP) — Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba was suspended four games and Minnesota's Austin Rivers was banned for three on Saturday, a day after they sparked an on-court altercation that saw five players ejected from an NBA game. The wild scenes in Minneapolis erupted in the third quarter...
Julius Randle of the New York Knicks goes to the basket as Mike Muscala of the Boston Celtics defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on February 27, 2023 in New York City. The Knicks won 109-94. (AFP) NEW YORK (AFP) -- Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley combined for 46 points as...
Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers scores career-high 71 points during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 26, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard erupted for a career-high 71 points as the Portland Trail Blazers...
National Basketball Association (NBA) star and future basketball hall of famer Carmelo Anthony enjoyed Filipino hospitality up until the wee hours of the morning at the home of 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero last Saturday, Feb. 25. Carmelo Anthony (middle) visits the home of 1-Pacman...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket on Terance Mann #14 of the LA Clippers during a 176-175 double overtime Kings win at Crypto.com Arena on February 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (AFP) LOSA ANGELES (AFP)—The Sacramento Kings edged the Los Angeles Clippers...