Tag: basketball

NBA: Westbrook’s streak stopped, Warriors rebound from loss

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook had his streak of triple-double scoring snapped but he still scored a game high 37 points to power the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 99-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Westbrook saw his streak of consecutive games with triple-doubles end at seven as he shot 14-of-26 and tallied 12 rebounds and six assists in front of a crowd of 18,400 at Chesapeake Energy Arena. “We […]

Australian sets world record for highest basketball shot

(Reuters) — An Australian has set the Guinness World Record for the highest basketball shot, launching the ball from the top of a huge Swiss dam. Derek Herron, a 28-year old from Perth, flew all the way to the Swiss Alps with his ‘How Ridiculous’ team members to score the impressive record from the top of Mauvoisin Dam, one of the highest dams in the world. The Australian group performs different tricks and sporting antics […]

Basketball: Canada, Kiwis through to Rio qualifier semis

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Canada joined France and New Zealand in the semi-finals of an Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Manila on Wednesday as hosts the Philippines were knocked out. Cory Joseph, the Toronto Raptors guard, sank three of four pressure-laden free throws in the dying seconds as Canada beat Senegal 58-55, a day after defeating Turkey. Joseph’s skill killed off a Senegalese rally that saw the Africans get to within a basket, 55-53, with […]

USA to head to Rio without James

NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — LeBron James was a glaring absentee from the United States Olympic lineup as USA Basketball unveiled its squad for the Rio Games on Monday (June 27). U.S. media reported last week that James, who led the Cavaliers to victory over the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game NBA Finals series, had asked USA Basketball to remove his name from Olympic consideration. The three-times NBA champion and four-times league Most […]

Unity Games, isinagawa sa Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

    NAGSAGAWA ang mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa probinsya ng Occidental Mindoro ng unity games sa bayan ng Sablayan  na tinawag na “Siglaro 2016”. Ang aktibidad na ito ay para sa kapisanang Buklod, Kadiwa at Binhi. Nagsimula ito sa isang parada ng mga manlalaro patungo sa Astrodome ng nasabing bayan.  Dito isinagawa ang mga larong basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, table tennis, sepak takraw at mga board games.  Ang mga larong track events […]

NBA: Bryant prepares farewell, Warriors chase history

by Rob Woollard LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The eyes of the basketball world will turn to California on Wednesday as the NBA regular season draws to a close with Kobe Bryant preparing to bid farewell to the sport as the Golden State Warriors chase a place in history. A perfectly scripted finale will see Bryant play his 1,566th and final game as the Lakers host the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center for what […]

Championship for basketball to be held at Philippine Arena

PASAY City, Philippines – In the elimination round for basketball, which was held in Cuneta Astrodome, seven teams faced each other and finally two teams were left – Team Southern Luzon and Team USA. The two teams will face each other in the championship round at the Philippine Arena. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Unity Games International 2015 – Basketball (San Andres Gym)

Be updated with the latest updates on Unity Games International 2015-Basketball Games NET 25’s special coverage of Unity Games International starts now. Please use our hashtag #UnityGames2015 Make it number 1! Basketball Binhi Edition at San Andres Gym Game 2: Europe (White) VS Australia (Yellow Green) Video by: Jun Asedillo

Basketball semi-finals in Malolos Sports Complex

MALOLOS, Bulacan – Team USA faced Team Australia in the Buklod basketball semi-finals held in the Malolos Sports Complex. Both teams came in after winning their respective matches. Team USA won over Team Europe with a score of 84-44 while Team Australia won over Team Canada with a score of 89-88. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

Basketball – The Basket Of Knowledge

The Unity Games is getting nearer and nearer and the excitement is already mounting. Here’s your daily dose of fun sports facts and trivia as we wait for the Unity Games! #UnityGamesIntl2015 #UnityGames2015 Infographics designer: Shaira Darleen Barretto Researcher: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich named Coach of the Year

Popovich won the award for the third time after leading the Spurs to a league-best 62-20 record, including a franchise-best 30-11 on the road. San Antonio won 19 consecutive games from Feb. 26 to April 2, the longest streak in team history and tied for the fifth longest in NBA history. The Spurs dominated even as no player averaged at least 30 minutes per game — an NBA first — and used 30 different starting […]