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By Jonas Terrado Norman Black is more concerned about leading Meralco to its first-ever PBA championship than embrace the prospect of adding another milestone to his well-accomplished career in the Philippines. “Records are great,” Black said. “But this is about trying to win for Meralco.” Meralco coach Norman Black answers a question from the mediaContinue reading “PBA: Historic milestone far from Norman Black’s concern”

By the Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — The Heat went cold in the fourth quarter Friday night, matching the lowest point total for a quarter by an NBA team in more than two years. Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (8) goes up for a breakaway dunk in front of Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr.,Continue reading “NBA: Magic hold off Heat in 4th quarter”

By the Associated Press PHOENIX — Deandre Ayton snatched the loose ball, glanced down the court and saw Aron Baynes streaking toward the rim with no one around him. The 6-foot-11 center never hesitated, launching a pass to his 6-10 teammate and hitting him in stride for the easy bucket. Phoenix Suns guard Devin BookerContinue reading “NBA: Devin Booker drops 38 points as Suns rally past Knicks”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Daniel Theis had already seen Trae Young make five 3-pointers — a few from more than 30 feet away — so he could pretty much figure out what the Atlanta Hawks guard was thinking in the final seconds of a two-point game. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) bringsContinue reading “NBA: Celtics overcome 18-point deficit in 1st to beat Hawks”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards were already short-handed, then lost Isaiah Thomas not even 90 seconds into the game when he was ejected for making contact with a referee. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Troy Brown Jr. (6) during the first half of anContinue reading “NBA: Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum lead Trail Blazers past Wizards”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES— Anthony Davis isn’t having any sympathy when it comes to facing his former team. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis yells after scoring during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. The Lakers wonContinue reading “NBA: Lakers’ Anthony Davis posts 46 points against former team Pelicans”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni is convinced James Harden operates on a different level than most players, especially after his latest dazzling performance. Philadelphia 76ers center Al Horford (42) looks to pass the ball as Houston Rockets guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: James Harden nets 44 in triple-double as Rockets beat 76ers”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden had 44 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the Houston Rockets’ 118-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott, left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA Roundup: James Harden fires 44 points in triple-double as Rockets beat 76ers”

    Meralco Bolts governor Al Panlilio, left, addresses a question as his Barangay Ginebra San Miguel counterpart Alfrancis Chua listens. (PBA Images) By WAYLON GALVEZ Almost a month ago, Gilas Pilipinas successfully defended the Southeast Asian Games title for the 14th straight time in front of a hometown crowd at the Mall of AsiaContinue reading “From Gilas partners to PBA Finals rivals”

By Jonas Terrado Meralco coach Norman Black, left, and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Tim Cone shake hands in front of PBA commissioner Willie Marcial during Saturday’s PBA pre-Finals press conference at Sambokojin restaurant in Libis, Quezon City. (Alvin Kasiban)   As much as they are hungry to finally beat Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in theContinue reading “PBA Finals: Rivalry or not, war looms in Ginebra-Meralco championship showdown”