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By: Tennie Sumague, Eagle News Service US, New York Bureau BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – The two worst teams in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia and Brooklyn went head to head last Tuesday night where the short handed Sixers came from behind to beat the Nets 106-101 at the Barclays Center. The Sixers ended the fourth quarter on a 10-5 run and sealed the victory. Dario Saric led the team with 23 points and Robert Covington added […]
Written By: Kenneth Cruz, Eagle News Service US, Los Angeles Bureau Assisted by: Jaina Pallasigui It was a great day for the Lakers Organization and all Laker lovers as the day started with the unveiling of Shaq’s statue and ended with a 130-119 Laker win over the Timberwolves in their first overtime win of the season. Part Filipino Jordan Clarkson had a career high 35 points and went 8/10 from the 3 point line. Clarkson, […]
Written By: Adrian Manguit, Eagle News Service US, Florida Bureau (Orlando, FL) – Friday night’s game was a tale of two teams. First we have the Orlando Magic who are trying to figure how to play as a team after their major trade of Serge Ibaka for Terrance Ross from the Toronto Raptors. Second, we have the Detroit Pistons who are vying for a playoff spot in the eastern conference. Most assumed the Pistons would […]
Written By: Darove Carlo Valdez, Eagle News Service US, New York Bureau (NEW YORK) The Brooklyn Nets came from behind to defeat the New York Knicks 121-110 in the battle of the boroughs at Madison Square Garden. With the Brooklyn Nets (13-54) being officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Knicks who are now 27-42 may might as well put themselves in the same position. Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks were off to a […]
(ATLANTA) – With the second half of the season already underway, the 4th and 5th seeded teams in the Eastern Conference, both have the first round of playoffs in their sights. It was an intense match-up as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Toronto Raptors in front of their home crowd . Point Guard Dennis Schroder led the charge for Atlanta with 26 points and 5 assists along with Paul Millsap, with his 21 points and […]
Kampeon muli ang San Miguel Beermen o SMB sa ikatlong sunod na pagkakataon matapos nitong pigilin ang pagsusumikap ng Barangay Ginebra na makakuha ng isa pang panalo sa game 5 ng PBA best-of-seven championship series. Nagtapos ang laban sa score na 91-85 pabor sa San Miguel na labis na ikinatuwa ng kanilang mga tagahanga. Ayon kay Coach Leo Austria, ito na ang pinaka-highlight ng kanyang karera dahil sa three-peat accomplishment ng SMB.
(Eagle News) — Despite the existence of their many supporters who can give them moral support, Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings head coach Tim Cone admitted that they feel a lot of pressure in their upcoming game against the San Miguel Beermen. The game on February 24 would be the first of the seven–or four games, depending on how it goes—in the final series of the PBA Philippine Cup. According to Cone, their sister team is […]
(NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA) Smoothie King Arena was the host of this year’s NBA All-Star Game. Won by the Western Conference 190-182 over the Eastern Conference, the festivities provided record breaking performances, entertainment and even top ratings on television, its highest since 2013. Before the second half of the NBA season begins, let’s take a look back on some of the most memorable performances. Big Man Has the Skills New York Knicks center, Kristaps Porzingis, one […]
(Eagle News) —The Ginebra Kings on Tuesday pulled a sweet victory over the Star Hotshots in a do-or-die semifinals match at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The indefatigable team scored an overall 89 points, far more than the 76 the Hotshots managed to pull off by the end of four quarters. The Kings are now set to face off with their sister team, two-time defending champions San Miguel Beermen, in the first […]
(Eagle News) — The defending champions San Miguel Beermen made it once again to the finals of the PBA Philippine Cup after they defeated Talk N’ Text Katropa in game 7 of the heart-stopping series in Mall Of Asia on February 20, 2017. The Beermen scored a crucial victory thanks to the excellent performances of June Mar Fajardo and Arwind Santos, who had a combined 44 points and 32 rebounds. The Beermen crushed the Katropa with […]
The Barangay Ginebra Kings defeated the Star Hotshots on Sunday, February 19, forcing a winner take-all game 7 for both teams vying for the much-coveted Oppo Philippine Basketball Association Cup. The Gin Kings tied the series after they ended game 6 with 91 points, vis a vis their rival’s 67, Sol Mercado headed the Kings, who made 21 points. LA Tenorio contributed 19 points. Joe Devance also added 14 points, Jervy Cruz, 11 points and […]
The Los Angeles Clippers (35-11) led a well-balanced attack against the Atlanta Hawks (32-24) for an easy 99-84 win at the Staples Center. The Clippers seemed glad to be home from their Annual Grammy Road Trip as they had help from both the starters and the bench to secure the victory. The bench pulled together 42 points and helped the home team build a 22-point lead in the third quarter. Griffin’s unselfish ways were showcased […]
