Victor Wembanyama logs triple-double in Spurs win over Raptors
Victor Wembanyama became the first rookie in nearly 34 years to have a triple-double with blocked shots, leading the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 122-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. READ MORE: Wembanyama targets playoff berth for Spurs in first season Wembanyama amassed 27 points, 14 rebounds and a career-best 10.....»»
All set for transfer of first 8 Philippine eagles to new breeding sanctuary
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 February) – Preparations are now in full swing for the transfer of the first eight Philippine eagles to the isolated National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS) in Barangay Eden, Toril District on Tuesday, February 13, a Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) official said Friday. PEF communications officer Nathaniele Noelle Nuelan told MindaNews the raptors […].....»»
Siakam nabalhin sa Indiana Pacers
Siakam nabalhin sa Indiana Pacers.....»»
Pacers survive Celtics but lose Tyrese Haliburton to injury
The Indiana Pacers edge the Boston Celtics in a bittersweet two-point victory that saw All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton go down with a hamstring injury.....»»
RJ Barrett settling in after trade, leads Raptors past Warriors
RJ Barrett serves up the third-highest scoring game of his career just over a week since the Raptors acquired him from the Knicks.....»»
Celtics mitipi sa Pacers
Celtics mitipi sa Pacers.....»»
New-look Raptors knock off Cavaliers
Former New York Knicks core pieces Immanuel Quickley and Canadian star RJ Barrett show off in their Toronto debut as the Raptors escape the Cleveland Cavaliers.....»»
Historic Haliburton explodes for 23-assist game in Pacers’ rout of Knicks
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Pistons survive Raptors to end 28-game slump
The NBA’s longest single-season losing streak is finally broken......»»
Bucks, Pacers square off as they fight over game ball
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo exchanged heated words with members of the Indiana staff and raced toward the Pacers’ locker room Wednesday night as the teams squared off in a hallway in a dispute over the game ball following the Milwaukee star’s franchise-record 64-point performance. After the Bucks’ 140-126 victory, Antetokounmpo had an animated discussion with.....»»
Giannis goes berserk with career-high 64 points as Bucks trample Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo went on a scoring rampage and finished with a career-high 64 points Thursday morning (Manila time) as the Milwaukee Bucks halted the four-game winning streak of the Indiana Pacers, 140-126, at the Fiserv Forum......»»
Davis nagmangtas kontra Pacers
Davis nagmangtas kontra Pacers.....»»
Anthony Davis’ big game leads Lakers past Pacers for in-season crown
LeBron James cops the MVP, while Anthony Davis highlights an all-around game with a 41-point, 20-rebound outburst as the Lakers trip the Pacers to bag the NBA’s inaugural in-season championship.....»»
Pacers, Celtics press NBA in-season bids
The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers vie for the distinction of being the first semifinalist in the NBA in-season tournament when they duel Monday night in Indianapolis......»»
Tyrese Maxey drops career-high 50 as 76ers down Pacers
Tyrese Maxey resets his career-high in points after shooting 63% from the field to send the 76ers to their eighth straight victory.....»»
Pacers spoil Giannis 54 points in stunner vs Bucks
The Indiana Pacers withstood the 54-point eruption of Giannis Antetokounmpo as they came from behind to stun the Milwaukee Bucks, 126-124, in their NBA match Friday morning (Manila time.).....»»
Pacers edge Cavs for NBA in-season tourney win
The Indiana Pacers won the first in-season tournament game in NBA history as they squeaked past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 121-116, Saturday morning (Manila time.).....»»
Top 3 Surprise Raptors Predictions for the Next NBA Season
As clouds of uncertainty loom over the Toronto Raptors following a 41-41 season, many are skeptical about their prospects. With several key players from their.....»»
Phl, US jets undergo combat, maritime drills over Visayas and Mindanao
The Philippines and the United States utilized their respective military jets for the conduct of combat and maritime interdiction tactics over the skies of Visayas and Mindanao as part of the aerial exercises in this year’s Cope Thunder Exercise. The participating aircraft from the Philippine Air Force consisted of four FA-50PH light jet fighters and two A-28B "Super Tucanos” including five A-10 "Warthogs" from the Pacific Air Forces. PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said these aircraft departed Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga last July 11 for Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu in preparation for the air drills over Mactan and General Santos City, from 12 to 15 July, which showcased a simulation of the 5th Fighter Wing’s deployment for next year’s "Pitch Black" exercises in Australia. Castillo underscored that the flight exercises included air interdiction and maritime target for the enhancement of the pilots’ skills on tactical air-to-surface or ground operations against enemy objectives and air combat maneuvers, also known as ‘dogfighting' which aims to enhance skills of participants’ air-to-air combat. PAF did not give further details on these exercises due to security reasons. Meanwhile, PAF’s 960th Air and Missile Defense Group participated in a three-day subject matter expert exchange on Integrated Air and Missile Defense which was held from 10 to 12 July at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga. This served as a forum for the 960th AMDG and the United States Air Force Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center to share their best practices and the latest information pertaining to IAMD. Moreover, Castillo said the PAF and PACAF experts provided a series of presentations covering topics in air domain awareness, mission planning considerations, rules of engagement, ID matrix, and passive defenses. “The presentations provided valuable insights into the challenges and advancements in the field of IAMD," she stressed. Castillo added that both air forces participated in workshops on criticality vulnerability and threat; focusing on critical assets list; and defended asset lists. "This workshop allowed participants from both teams to actively engage in hands-on exercises, simulations, and scenario-based discussions. The collaborative environment fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas and facilitated a deeper understanding of the intricacies of conducting air and missile defense operations effectively," she said. The Cope Thunder 2023-2 started on 2 July 2 and will run until 21 July. Participating air forces utilized a total of 15 USAF aircraft including three C130 Hercules, six A-10 Warthog, and six F22 Raptors while PAF used its C130 Hercules, HUEY II, two of its A29B Super Tucano, two of its T129 ATAK Helicopter and three FA-50PH. The first-ever Cope Thunder exercise was held in 1976 that provided regular flight training for US pilots and their counterparts from allied nations. The US-Philippines cope thunder training was continued annually until 1990. It was halted in 1991 after Mt. Pinatubo erupted in June of that year, which led to the closure of US military bases in Clark and Subic Bay. The post Phl, US jets undergo combat, maritime drills over Visayas and Mindanao appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Great Brown Hope
The entire nation erupted in celebration when Kai Sotto finally made his debut in the National Basketball Association Summer League. It was such a memorable performance. The 7-foot-3 Filipino posted six points, four rebounds, three blocks, and an assist in the Orlando Magic’s 88-71 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers. Aside from washing away the bitterness from being benched in their first three matches against the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks, Sotto’s breakout performance could pave the way for him to land a two-way contract in the NBA. We, however, have to manage our expectations. The Filipinos’ road to the NBA is littered with tears, frustrations, and a lot of heartbreaks. Unlike the Chinese, Japanese, Iranians, and Koreans, no full-blooded Filipino has ever penetrated the NBA since its founding in 1946. Johnny Abarrientos came very close when he caught the attention of the Charlotte Hornets following Alaska’s grand slam season in 1996. In fact, the Hornets sent its international scout, Joe Bettancourt, to the country to watch the 5-foot-7 Abarrientos live and in action. Bettancourt was on the sidelines when Alaska battled Purefoods, hoping to give Abarrientos a 10-day contract that would have him replacing the injured Muggsy Bogues, the 5-foot-3 court general who ran the offense for Hornets coach Dave Cowens. Abarrientos, Bettancourt, and Alaska coach Tim Cone even had a “secret meeting” at the Manila Peninsula in 1997 to discuss the terms of Abarrientos’ contract and the possibility of him becoming the first Asian to play in the NBA. But it never happened. Cowens eventually pulled the plug on Bogues and sent him to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for BJ Armstrong, a 6-foot-2 playmaker who was part of the great Chicago Bulls squad that won three straight NBA titles. With Bogues gone, Abarrientos’s chance of making it to the NBA also vanished. Japeth Aguilar tried to revive the Filipinos’ NBA dream a decade later. After seeing action for Ateneo de Manila University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines league, Aguilar moved to the United States to enroll at Western Kentucky University, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I program that produced NBA players like Courtney Lee, Mitchell Robinson, and Jeremy Evans. But the 6-foot-9 Aguilar failed to adjust to the speed and physicality of American basketball that had him struggling in his two years with the Hilltoppers. Aguilar was invited to a two-day workout with the New Orleans Hornets but their scout, Don Sellers, said that he remained a “work in progress” and was not yet ready for the NBA. Then, he was drafted in the seventh round by the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA D-League but his run also didn’t last long as he was eventually relegated to being a practice player until he was waived. Aguilar’s Gilas Pilipinas teammates — Ray Parks and Kiefer Ravena — also tried their luck with the NBA but their journeys only brought them as far as the NBA D-League. Veteran international campaigner Jojo Lastimosa was spot on with his observation: In this time and age, making it to the NBA is harder than it used to be. It’s no longer height that matters, but the mentality, work ethic, international exposure, and overall skill set that are the most important. For Sotto to make it to the NBA, he has to develop a reliable outside shot and quicker feet that will make him deadly in pick-and-roll attacks and enable him to switch to smaller, faster players at the defensive end. He also has to spend a lot of time getting exposed to American basketball, where giants like Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic are shooting, running, attacking, and dribbling like skilled playmakers. Sotto is a generational talent. He is our only hope to break the solid walls of the NBA, where only 450 roster spots are available. If he doesn’t make it, maybe — just maybe — it’s time for us to abandon our NBA dream. The post Great Brown Hope appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»