The Indiana Pacers pulled off yet another fourth quarter sprint, outrunning the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-107, to pull ahead of the series, 2-1, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, on June 12. An electric off-the-bench performance from shooting guard Bennedict Mathurin saw him leading the Pacers’ production with an efficient...
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Thunder level series after thrashing Pacers in Game 2
After seeing his impressive NBA Finals debut spoiled by an upset loss, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparked for 34 points to rally the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 drubbing of the Indiana Pacers to tie the series 1-1, in Game 2 at Paycom Center on June 9. The reigning MVP led a fired-up Thunder squad with...
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Pacers vs Thunder: a matchup of contrasting point guards, clashing play styles
For NBA fans worldwide, the first ever face-off between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Finals starting June 6 is a must watch for two reasons: the contrasting point guard matchup between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton, and the play styles of the Pacers’ relentless and chaotic offense and Thunder’s pesky...
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Team Liquid PH, ONIC PH to play in World Esports Cup tournament in Riyadh
Team Liquid PH unseated the defending champion ONIC PH and took the first Immortal Cup in the grand finals of MPL (Mobile Legends Professional League) Philippines Season 15 on Sunday at Green Sun Hotel in Makati City. Alston “Sanji” Pabico bagged the Finals MVP (Most Valuable Player) award, leading the Cavalry in crucial wins with...
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On NU’s Day of Domination, Lady Bulldogs clinch crown as men’s squad forces Game 3
It was a banner day for National University (NU) volleyball: While the Lady Bulldogs sealed their third UAAP women’s volleyball title in four years, the Bulldogs on the men’s side made sure their five-peat hopes stayed alive. Bella Belen capped her collegiate career on a high note, firing 18 points to lead NU to a...
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NU bares fangs in fiery Game 1 win over La Salle
National University (NU) rode high on a monster performance by Vange Alinsug to take down De La Salle University (DLSU) in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Finals on May 11 at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. With the win, the Lady Bulldogs are poised to claim their third title in...
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FEU stops NU for a game away from UAAP 87 men’s volleyball title
Dryx Saavedra carried the scoring attacks for Far Eastern University (FEU) ‘to rally his team to a five-set victory over defending champion National University (NU) on May 11 and a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 finals in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball. FEU could close out the series and take the crown from NU...
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Third time’s a charm: DLSU, NU clash for crown in UAAP women’s volleyball
The latest chapter in the rising rivalry between De La Salle University’s Lady Spikers and National University’s Lady Bulldogs will be written as they face off for the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball championship. Whose legacy will last as the gold standard in this evolving era of collegiate volleyball? Let’s look back at all the...
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NU stages dramatic comeback vs FEU for a reappearance at the finals
Bella Belen’s gritty play cranked up National University’s championship mettle to overcome Far Eastern University’s early lead and eventually win in a five-setter last May 4 to enter the finals and defend its title in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball. The Lady Bulldogs will face De La Salle University’s Lady Spikers in a best-of-three...
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UAAP women’s volleyball: De La Salle beats UST, preps for ‘real fight’
Angel Canino’s triple-double show and De La Salle University’s solid blocking force in its playoff match against the University of Santo Tomas last April 30 propelled the Lady Spikers closer to the championship round in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball. Team captain Canino, a former Rookie of the Year-MVP, pumped 24 points, 10 digs...