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By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The Toronto Raptors tried to balance celebrating an impressive performance by Pascal Siakam and concern over injuries to two of their top players. Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) reacts after scoring a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball gameContinue reading “NBA: Pascal Siakam scores 44 points as Raptors beat Pelicans”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 26 points and nine rebounds, and LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ seventh consecutive victory, 95-80 over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis (3) shoots over Miami Heat’s Bam AdebayoContinue reading “NBA: Anthony Davis, LeBron James lift Lakers past Heat for 7th straight win”

By the Associated Press DENVER — Nikola Jokic lofted the winning shot and then pleaded for it to fall as he tumbled to the floor. “I was hoping,” he said. “I mean, you’re happy that you didn’t miss, because then everybody will be mad at you. The whole arena is going to be disappointed.” DenverContinue reading “NBA: Nikola Jokic hits late jumper as Nuggets stun Sixers with big rally”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Bojan Bogdanovic hit a 3-pointer as time expired for the last of his 33 points in the Utah Jazz’s 103-100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic, center, shoots the winning basket in the final seconds, as Milwaukee Bucks forward KhrisContinue reading “NBA: Bojan Bogdanovic hits clutch three at buzzer to lift Jazz past Bucks”

By the Associated Press DALLAS— Marcus Morris scored a season-high 29 points and the New York Knicks beat Kristaps Porzingis in their first game against the former cornerstone of the franchise, holding off the Dallas Mavericks 106-102 on Friday night. New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. (13) puts up a shot against Dallas MavericksContinue reading “NBA: Knicks beat former cornerstone Kristaps Porzingis, Mavs”

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Wiggins scored 40 points, hitting the tying basket late in regulation, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame D’Angelo Russell’s career-high 52 points to beat the Golden State Warriors 125-119 in overtime Friday night. Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins, left, drives the basket as Golden State Warriors’ Omari Spellman, right, andContinue reading “NBA: Timberwolves outlast D’Angelo Russell, Warriors in OT”

Bong Tan (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Lucio ‘Bong’ Tan Jr., eldest son of taipan Lucio Tan of Philippine Airlines (PAL), was reportedly rushed to an undisclosed hospital after collapsing while playing basketball against Exile at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong Saturday morning. A source said the younger Tan was unconscious when brought inContinue reading “Bong Tan collapses during basketball game, rushed to undisclosed hospital — reports”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is “unlikely” to return this season, according to a story Friday from Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. In this file photo taken on October 29, 2019 Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grimaces after he was injured in the second half of theirContinue reading “NBA: Warriors star Stephen Curry ‘unlikely’ to return this season — report”

By Agence France-Presse The NBA fined Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart $15,000 on Friday for publicly criticizing the officiating in Boston’s 108-87 victory over the Hornets in Charlotte. Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 30, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Brian BabineauContinue reading “NBA: Celtics guard Marcus Smart fined $15K for criticizing refs”

By Jonas Terrado Standings W L X-NLEX 7 1 X-TNT KaTropa* 7 1 X-Meralco* 6 2 X-San Miguel 6 3 Ginebra* 5 3 Magnolia 5 4 Columbian* 4 5 NorthPort 3 5 Alaska 3 6 Phoenix Pulse 2 7 Rain or Shine 2 7 Blackwater 2 8 X-clinched quarterfinals berth *-playing at presstime Game Saturday (HoopsContinue reading “PBA: Can John Holland do a Chris McCullough for SMB?”