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By the Associated Press CLEVELAND — Kevin Love knows he should have better handled his recent frustrations. Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love reacts after missing a three-point basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) He was childish. “I wasn’tContinue reading “NBA: Cavs forward Kevin Love regrets recent ‘childish’ outbursts during games”

By the Associated Press CLEVELAND — Derrick Rose hit a 15-footer with 27 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons rallied for a 115-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Detroit Pistons’ Derrick Rose (25) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers’ Ante Zizic (41) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7,Continue reading “NBA: Derrick Rose’s late shot leads Pistons past Cavaliers”

By the Associated Press TORONTO — Carmelo Anthony made the winning basket with four seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 101-99 Tuesday night. Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) reacts after sinking a go-ahead basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: Carmelo Anthony drains winning basket as Trail Blazers beat Raptors”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Chris Paul scored 20 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul (3) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half ofContinue reading “NBA: Chris Paul lifts Thunder in 4th quarter, OT past Nets”

By Waylon Galvez Meralco coach Norman Black cited his team’s three-point shooting struggles as one of the reasons for its 91-87 loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup championship series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meralco coach Norman Black points to the shooting woes as the reason forContinue reading “PBA: Norman Black laments cold three-point shooting as Meralco drops opener”

By Jonas Terrado 
Game Friday (Quezon Convention Center, Lucena City) 7 p.m. — Meralco vs Ginebra (Ginebra leads series 1-0) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel drew timely performances from LA Tenorio, Japeth Aguilar and Stanley Pringle in the fourth quarter to eke out a 91-87 win over Meralco and draw first blood in the PBA Governors’Continue reading “PBA: Ginebra tops Meralco to draw first blood in title series”

By the Associated Press  SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs hit a season-high 19 3-pointers to beat Milwaukee 126-104 on Monday night, snapping the Bucks’ five-game winning streak. San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) scores against Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, left, during the second half ofContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Spurs hit 19 3-pointers to stop Bucks”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (OCBC Arena, Singapore) 4 p.m. — Singapore vs Alab Pilipinas Jeremiah Gray came through down the stretch as San Miguel Alab Pilipinas outlasted the OJ Mayo-led Taipei Fubon Braves 101-96 Tuesday in the ASEAN Basketball League at The Arena in San Juan. San Miguel Alab Pilipinas coach Jimmy Alapag andContinue reading “ABL: Jeremiah Gray keys Alab Pilipinas victory over OJ Mayo-led Fubon Braves”

By Kristel Satumbaga Derrick Pumaren (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio) De La Salle officially announced on Tuesday the appointment of Derrick Pumaren as head coach of its men’s basketball team. The appointment was effective last Jan. 1 where Pumaren is expected to steer the Archers back at the helm after failing to make itContinue reading “Derrick Pumaren returns as De La Salle coach”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Justin Brownlee and Meralco’s Allen Durham brought their teams back to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals despite a conference that saw the arrival of high-caliber imports experiences. Meralco’s Allen Durham, left, and Bgry. Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee will meet in their third PBA Governors’ Cup Finals despite a conferenceContinue reading “PBA: Justin Brownlee, Allen Durham lead teams to Finals despite arrival of high-caliber imports”