LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Atlanta Hawks produced a comeback for the ages to overturn a 30-point deficit and defeat the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics, 120-118, on Monday, March 25. Dejounte Murray of the Atlanta Hawks attempts a shot against Sam Hauser and Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics pushed their NBA winning streak to nine games with a 124-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, March 23, as the Houston Rockets won their eighth straight, 147-119 over Utah. Sam Hauser made seven of the Celtics' 21 three-pointers, missing just once...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic dominated rookie Victor Wembanyama in a big-man battle as NBA champion Denver defeated San Antonio on Friday, March 15, while Zion Williamson powered New Orleans over the Los Angeles Clippers. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Jokic scored 31 points on 13-of-19...
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Arvin C. Salonga has offered a P500,000 reward for information that would lead to the arrest of the killers of municipal Councilor Roberto “Amang” Carpio on Thursday, February 8. SAN Antonio, Nueva Ecija welcome arch (Wikipedia)...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson drove for the game-winning layup in the waning seconds on Friday, Feb. 2, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-113 NBA victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans (AFP) ​ Williamson finished with 33 points and...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- French rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has been an NBA souvenir sales star according to mid-season rankings released on Tuesday, Jan. 30, by the league. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs (AFP/File photo) The 20-year-old 7-foot-4 (2.24m) center...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid became only the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 points or more in a single game as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 133-123, on Monday, Jan. 22. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reach...
SAN ANTONIO, Quezon – A former barangay captain and his nephew were shot dead while attending the wake of their friend in Barangay Poblacion here on Wednesday, January 17. Police identified the victims as Juan Isagani Mangundayao, former captain of Barangay Pulo, this town, and his nephew,...
CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – Police arrested two wanted persons securing a national police clearance here and San Antonio, this province, on January 11. Police Col. Richard V. Caballero, Nueva Ecija police chief, identified the suspects as Mae, 34, and Almario Yabut Jr., 28. ...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Jan. 12. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while being guarded by Ayo Dosunmu of the...
SAN ANTONIO, Quezon – A businessman and an electronics store operator were shot dead by a man during a drinking spree before dawn here on Friday, January 12. CRIME scene investigators gather evidence following the killing of two persons on January 12 in Barangay San Jose in San Antonio, Quezon....
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum drained a go-ahead layup then drilled a dagger three-pointer as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-120, in overtime on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in a battle of the NBA's best teams. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics scores past Nickeil...
