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By the Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to provide the offense, and the Bucks’ defense eventually caught up. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts at the start of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons during the first half Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) Antetokounmpo had 28 points andContinue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Pistons”

By the Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — With the game on the line, Indiana’s Holiday brothers leaned on the chemistry they’ve been building since childhood. Orlando Magic center Khem Birch, center, battles for a rebound with Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis, left, and Jeremy Lamb during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Domantas Sabonis, Holiday brothers help Pacers edge Magic”

By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One night after questioning his relationship with coach Jim Boylen, the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine came through with a big game. Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine (8) drives the lane against Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Zach LaVine fires 49, hits late 3 as Bulls beat Hornets”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Butler’s return to Philadelphia could be summed up in three letters: B-O-O. Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler (22) tries to dribble past Philadelphia 76ers’ Josh Richardson (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Josh Richardson scored 32Continue reading “NBA: Josh Richardson scores 32 to lead 76ers past Jimmy Butler, Heat”

By the Associated Press ATLANTA — Raptors coach Nick Nurse reminded his team at halftime to focus on getting stops and letting the defense spark the offense. Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam (43) drives around Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Atlanta. TheContinue reading “NBA: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet help Raptors hold off Hawks”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers knew they would be tired playing their second game in as many nights. Experience made the difference against the young and rested Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis Grizzlies’ Solomon Hill (44) guards Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) in the second half ofContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James drops 30 as Lakers hold off Grizzlies”

By Hanah Tabios While the country’s Southeast Asian Games hosting this year is marred by controversy, another problem emerged on Sunday morning after the Thailand Football Association complained about their food rations. (FA Thailand Official Facebook page) In a rough English translation of FA Thailand’s Facebook post, the group said: “The 30th SEA Games inContinue reading “SEA Games: Thailand Football Association complains about repeated, limited food ration”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Gregg Popovich’s longest losing streak as Spurs coach is over, though there was no celebration. Nor was there much despair while San Antonio lost the previous eight games. San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge shoots a free throw in the second half of an NBA basketball game againstContinue reading “NBA: Spurs end 8-game skid with victory over Knicks”

By the Associated Press LAS VEGAS — One rematch down, one to go for Deontay Wilder. Wilder landed a vicious right hand to stop Luis Ortiz in the seventh round Saturday night to retain his heavyweight title and set up a lucrative rematch with Tyson Fury in February. Deontay Wilder celebrates after defeating Luis OrtizContinue reading “Deontay Wilder stops Luis Ortiz in heavyweight title rematch”

By Jonas Terrado PHISGOC on Sunday apologized for the problems encountered by men’s football teams upon their arrival the other day for the 30th Southeast Asian Games. SEA Games football coaches, from left, Felix Dalmas of Cambodia, Velizar Popov (Myanmar), Goran Milojevic (Philippines), Ong Kim Swee (Malaysia) and Fabiano Flora (East Timor) field questions duringContinue reading “SEA Games: Phisgoc apologizes for arrival chaos”