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By the Associated Press DENVER — Kevin Love had 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, front, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant defends during the first half of an NBAContinue reading “NBA: Collin Sexton, Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson score double-digits in Cavs’ win over Nuggets”

By the Associated Press DALLAS — Luka Doncic was out for an impressive Dallas win in Philadelphia and didn’t have European sidekick Kristaps Porzingis for the rematch in Texas. Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (1) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) as 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) defends during the firstContinue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell lead Mavericks past Embiid-less 76ers”

By the Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — The Los Angeles Lakers fully expected victory, even without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson, center, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Oklahoma City.Continue reading “NBA: Kyle Kuzma leads Lakers sans LeBron James, Anthony Davis to top Thunder”

By the Associated Press DETROIT — Luke Kornet helped the Chicago Bulls to the type of start coach Jim Boylen was looking for. Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood (35) attempts to shoot as Chicago Bulls forward Luke Kornet (2) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Detroit.Continue reading “NBA: Bulls beat Pistons anew as Andre Drummond ejected”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Celtics coach Brad Stevens said giving his team a day off following its worst losing streak of the season felt like the right thing to do. It certainly re-energized Jayson Tatum. Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum shoots over New Orleans Pelicans’ Lonzo Ball during the first quarter of an NBAContinue reading “NBA: Jayson Tatum fires 41 points as Celtics cruise past Pelicans”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden didn’t have much to say after he surpassed 20,000 points on Saturday in Houston’s blowout win over Minnesota. “It’s a great accomplishment obviously,” he said. “I have a bigger picture and bigger goals but it’s pretty cool.” Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives around Minnesota TimberwolvesContinue reading “NBA: James Harden passes 20,000 points as Rockets beat Timberwolves”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. — Ginebra vs Meralco (Series tied 1-1) Series Summary Game 1: Ginebra 91, Meralco 87 Game 2: Meralco 104, Ginebra 102 Meralco is hoping to give Allen Durham better scoring opportunities and another productive showing from the locals as it seeks a 2-1 lead overContinue reading “PBA Finals: With power restored, Bolts go for back-to-back win”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (OCBC Arena, Singapore) 4 p.m. — Singapore vs Alab Pilipinas San Miguel Alab Pilipinas aims for a repeat over the host Singapore Slingers when they clash Sunday in the ASEAN Basketball League at the OCBC Arena. Alab shoots for a sixth win in eight games and stay on top ofContinue reading “ABL: Alab eyes repeat vs Singapore Slingers”

By Jonas Terrado Nico Salva had just navigated his way past a sea of humanity following Meralco’s win over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City when he received a thunderous welcome from his teammates inside the locker room. Meralco’s Nico Salva scored nine points off the bench in GameContinue reading “PBA Finals: Unexpected lift from Nico Salva, John Pinto propel Bolts to Game 2 win”

By Jan Carlo Anolin After baring the composition of the 24-man pool for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifier, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) found it necessary Saturday to explain the absence of big man June Mar Fajardo in the roster. June Mar Fajardo (Rio Deluvio) In a statement, SBP president Al Panlilio said Fajardo’sContinue reading “SBP: June Mar Fajardo still ‘big part’ of Gilas program”