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By the Associated Press Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye late in the second quarter, striking Ojeleye’s abdomen area head-first and going down on to the court in a heap against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, is defended by Boston Celtics guard Kemba WalkerContinue reading “Celtics’ Kemba Walker has concussion-like symptoms”

By the Associated Press Luka Doncic finally had a chance to give former teammate Dirk Nowitzki a live look at how the Dallas Mavericks are coming along without the best player in franchise history. Not too bad so far. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) stands by the bench smiling next to head coach RickContinue reading “Doncic rolls with Nowitzki watching, Mavs rout Cavs 143-101”

By the Associated Press Being coachable paid off for Anthony Davis. The star forward scored 24 of his 33 points in the second half to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-127 on Friday night. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (6) shoots in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBronContinue reading “Davis’ 33 points lead Lakers past Thunder 130-127”

By the Associated Press Jamal Murray’s strong finish helped the Denver Nuggets work their way through a stretch of ragged play. His thoughts after the game turned to an injured opponent. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart defends during the second half of anContinue reading “Nuggets win 96-92 after Celtics’ Walker has head injury”

By the Associated Press Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and Mike Conley had 27 to help the Utah Jazz beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 113-109 on Friday night. Golden State Warriors forward Glenn Robinson III (22) shoots as Utah Jazz forward Royce O’Neale (23) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball gameContinue reading “Jazz hold off late rally, beat undermanned Warriors 113-109”

By the Associated Press Kawhi Leonard hit the game-winning jumper with 15 seconds remaining to finish with 24 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Houston Rockets 122-119 on Friday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Friday,Continue reading “Leonard hits winner to lift Clippers over Rockets 122-119”

By Nick Giongco South African champion Zolani Tete is focused on messing up Filipino John Riel Casimero’s offense as the two fighters gear up for their Nov. 30 showdown for the World Boxing Organization bantamweight crown in Birmingham, England. John Riel Casimero, right, gets pointers from famed conditioning coach Memo Heredia in Las Vegas. HerediaContinue reading “Zolani Tete hard at work for John Riel Casimero clash”

By Jonas Terrado Telecommunications tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan has good reasons to feel optimistic of the chances of seeing one of his three teams claim ownership of this season’s PBA Governors’ Cup trophy. Manny V. Pangilinan With all three of his teams landing in the top three coupled with the twice-to-beat advantage, Pangilinan should feelContinue reading “PBA: MVP ballclubs have inside track in race to Final Four”

By Jonas Terrado Carlo Biado and two fellow national team mainstays are currently in Japan as part of their final preparations for the pool events of the 30th Southeast Asian Games which starts Dec. 3 at The Manila Hotel Tent. Carlo Biado (MB file photo | Ali Vicoy) Biado, Johann Chua and Jeffrey Ignacio areContinue reading “SEA Games: PH billiards’ triumvirate flying in from Japan training”

From Paul Gasol’s Twitter account. The Portland Trail Blazers have waived veteran center, Pau Gasol allow him to focus on his rehabilitation in hopes that he would be able to return from a left foot injury. In Gasol‘s official Twitter account, he made a short video clip of his agreement with the organization. “As ofContinue reading “NBA: Trail Blazers waive Pau Gasol due to injury rehabilitation”