LOS ANGELES (AFP) — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as the Western Conference playoff finals get under way on Tuesday, May 16. *N* *ikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets drives the ball past...
LOS ANGLES (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets crushed the Phoenix Suns 125-100 on Thursday, May 10, to become the first team to reach the NBA conference finals. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns in game six of the Western Conference...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers moved to within one win of a series victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, May 9, as the Denver Nuggets thrashed the Phoenix Suns to edge closer to a place in the conference finals. *Al Horford of the Boston Celtics defends Joel...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) --Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has escaped suspension after his off-court tussle with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, the NBA announced in a statement on Monday, May 8. Â *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets reaches for the basketball after pushing off Phoenix Suns owner Mat...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 34 points from Jamal Murray, dominated Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns 125-107 Saturday in game one of their NBA Western Conference semi-final series. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Denver may be the NBA Western Conference top seed, but Nuggets star Nikola Jokic says their second-round playoff opponents Phoenix pose a massive challenge. *Nikola Jokic (AFP)* "I mean, probably, they are the favorites to win the championship," Jokic said after the Nuggets...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets continued their march toward the Western Conference top seed Monday, March 27, with a 116-111 win over Philadelphia, while the Sacramento Kings' hopes of ending a 16-year NBA playoff drought remained on hold. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets handles the...
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets made a statement Saturday, March 25, downing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 129-106 in a battle of NBA conference leaders. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 25, 2023 at the Ball...
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 3, 2023 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP)—The Brooklyn Nets stunned the Boston Celtics 115-105 on Friday, rallying from a 28-point deficit to beat the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season Wednesday, Feb. 15, as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers scores against Jonas...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on his 21st triple double of the season as the Denver Nuggets battled to a 112-108 road victory over the Miami Heat on Monday, Feb. 13. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on February 13,...
CAVITE – Thirty-two couples tied the knot at a mass garden wedding in Cavite City on Monday, Feb. 13, with the brides carrying their "priceless" bouquets made of vegetables, notably onions. Instead of the usual flowers, the brides walked down the aisle and carried with pride their unique bouquets...