LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Luka Doncic scored 37 points but it was not enough to stop the Dallas Mavericks from slipping to defeat against the depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for a shot against Larry Nance Jr. #22 of the New...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics crashed to their first loss of the season in a stormy 120-102 road defeat to the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Oct. 24, that saw head coach Joe Mazzulla and star power forward Grant Williams ejected. DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles against Derrick...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Damian Lillard scored 41 points and Jeremi Grant drove for a game-winning layup with three seconds left Sunday, Oct. 23, as the Portland Trail Blazers dealt the Los Angeles Lakers their third defeat to open the NBA season. Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Kawhi Leonard marked his first NBA game in more than a year with 14 points and seven rebounds on Thursday, Oct. 20, to help the Los Angeles Clippers down the crosstown rival Lakers 103-97. Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers dribbles the ball during the game against the Los...
As the NBA ushers in a new season of nonstop hardcourt action, Smart—the Philippines’ fastest and best mobile network as recognized by Ookla—is empowering millions of Filipino basketball fans with the complete digital NBA experience: access to NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans opened their NBA season with a punishing 130-108 victory over the star-studded Nets in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans goes to the basket as Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Stephen Curry scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors launched the defense of their NBA crown with a season-opening 123-109 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. After being presented with diamond-encrusted rings and watching their championship banner being...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Hennessy x NBA kicked off its two-day “Game Never Stops" event for the second iteration out of a multi-year partnership in the Philippines along 5th Avenue in BGC, Taguig, on Oct. 15-16. A pop-up court featured different basketball activities that saw athletes and Filipino fans...
WASHINGTON (AFP) — NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defenders in the league's history, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the league announced Saturday. In this file photo taken on August 09, 2022, former NBA basketball superstar and Dikembe Mutombo (R), with US...
With an 8-foot (2.42m) wingspan and the smooth shooting touch of a point guard despite his towering frame, French prodigy Victor Wembanyama didn't disappoint in his first US appearance. Victor Wembanyama of Metropolitans 92 drives to the basket during the game against the G League Ignite on October...
Kai Sotto of the Adelaide 36ers shoots the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 8, 2022 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (AFP) Kai Sotto put up solid minutes in his first taste of NBA-level competition as the Adelaide 36ers stunned the Phoenix Suns, 134-124, in the...
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said Monday staying injury free will be his priority as he prepares for a 20th season in the NBA which could see him break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record. Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Lakers pose for a photo...
