Perfect shooting, perfect comeback for Durant as Nets rap Pelicans
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Kevin Durant scored 17 points in his timely return from a 23-game injury absence as the Brooklyn Nets clobbered the New Orleans Pelicans, 139-111, on Wednesday in New York. It was a perfect shooting night for Durant whose return came after star point guard James Harden went out with a hamstring […].....»»
Doncic leads Mavs over Jazz, Harden injury fear for Nets
Luka Doncic scored 31 points as the Dallas Mavericks shrugged off the injury absence of Kristaps Porzingis to snap Utah's nine-game winning streak on Monday......»»
Durant fined $50,000 by NBA after apology for actor tirade
LOS ANGELES, United States – Kevin Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday over a slew of expletive-laden social media messages including misogynistic and homophobic language. The league said in a statement the Brooklyn Nets forward was fined for “using offensive and derogatory language on social media”, noting that Durant, who had apologised […] The post Durant fined $50,000 by NBA after apology for actor tirade appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Murray, Nuggets blow past Sixers; Magic hold off Clippers
This sent the Sixers stumbling to back-to-back losses and a 32-15 record. The Brooklyn Nets now have the chance to overtake the Sixers with an identical record in the East......»»
Filinvest Land nets 41% less last year
Filinvest Land Inc., the listed property developer of the Gotianun Group, reported a 41 percent drop in net income to P3.73 billion last year......»»
LaMarcus Aldridge joins loaded Brooklyn Nets
Aldridge reached a buyout agreement with the Spurs on Thursday (Friday, Manila) and quickly became a coveted free agent for contending teams......»»
Jazz steamroll Nets; Porzingis powers Mavs vs Wolves
The Jazz, led by Donovan Mitchell, asserted their place as the NBA's current top team against a Nets team that was playing without their troika of stars Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden......»»
Harden scores, dishes as nets get past Blazers
James Harden scored 25 points and matched his career high of 17 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 116-112 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night......»»
Nets hold off Portland sans Irving, Durant; Sixers beat Curry-less Warriors
James Harden took charge for Brooklyn, dishing out 17 assists to facilitate the Nets' offense. He also top-scored in the back-and-forth affair against the Blazers with 25 points......»»
Clippers forward George fined $35K for ripping referees
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating by the NBA on Friday. George made his comments to reporters on Wednesday after the Clippers lost 105-89 at Dallas. George was upset that the Clippers went to the free throw line only 11 times against the Mavericks, with 46 drives to […] The post Clippers forward George fined $35K for ripping referees appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Triple trio for Antetokounmpo, Nets down Knicks
Giannis Antetokounmpo reeled off his third straight triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to four games with a 133-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday......»»
Euro stars tame Spurs
NEW YORK (AFP) — Luka Doncic was solid at both ends of the floor, and Kristaps Porzingis dominated in the paint as the Dallas Mavericks kicked off the second half of the National Basketball Association season by rallying to beat San Antonio, 115-104, on Wednesday. The usual suspects stood out for Dallas as Slovenia’s Doncic […] The post Euro stars tame Spurs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Grizzlies, Mavs top opponents to begin second half of NBA season
Three days after its All-Star festivities in Atlanta, the NBA opened the latter half of its 72-game regular season with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks posting wins over the Washington Wizards, and the San Antonio Spurs, respectively......»»
Brooklyn Nets complete Griffin signing
New York---The Brooklyn Nets completed the signing of free agent Blake Griffin on Monday following the former number one NBA draft pick’s exit from the Detroit Pistons......»»
Griffin joins ‘super team’
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets completed the signing of free agent Blake Griffin on Monday following the former No. 1 NBA draft pick’s exit from the Detroit Pistons. Griffin, who turns 32 next week, bolsters a Brooklyn side second in the Eastern Conference standings with hopes of challenging for a championship. The arrival […] The post Griffin joins ‘super team’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Blazing windup nets Rates 1-shot lead
Pint-sized Joenard Rates sizzled at the finish to upstage the Philippine Golf Tour’s big guns reminiscent of his exploits the last time out, coming away with an eagle-spiked 69 to drive past Michael Bibat for a one-stroke lead in the first round of the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Challenge at the Aoki course here Tuesday......»»
No plans to change iconic NBA logo: Silver
The NBA has no plans to change its "iconic" logo, despite recent calls---including from Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving---to make the late Kobe Bryant the image of the league, commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday......»»
Harden lifts Nets to win in return to Houston
Los Angeles, United States—James Harden returned to Houston for the first time since his tumultuous departure from the Rockets on Wednesday (Thursday Philippine time), posting a triple-double to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 132-114 victory over his former NBA team......»»
Doncic& rsquo;s Mavs halt streaking Brooklyn Nets
Los Angeles, United States---Luka Doncic scored 27 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-98 NBA victory in Brooklyn Saturday (Sunday Philippine time), snapping the short-handed Nets’ eight-game winning streak......»»
Irving scores 27 as Nets roll over Magic
Los Angeles---Kyrie Irving finished with 27 points and nine assists as the Brooklyn Nets stretched their winning streak to a season-high eight games with a 129-92 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday......»»