Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos (4) defends TNT guard Jayson Castro in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos found himself swimming with the sharks in his first PBA Finals experience. The fast-rising Abarrientos went head-to-head with TNT great Jayson Castro, who took the young guard to school. Article […]

San Beda’s James Payosing during a game against JRU in NCAA Season 100.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–James Payosing felt a deep sense of urgency for the San Beda Red Lions to keep their NCAA title-retention bid going. Last season’s Finals MVP mocked all defenders thrown at him on Tuesday, scoring 18 points in San Beda’s runaway

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dunks between Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero had the best night of his career on Monday night. Banchero

Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) is carried off by paramedics after sustaining an injury in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena) DALLAS — Utah forward Taylor Hendricks was wheeled off the floor on a stretcher with a right-leg injury

Lawrence Mangubat and the Mapua Cardinals celebrate after beating the Lyceum Pirates in thrilling fashion Tuesday in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines— Lawrence Mangubat proved steady in the clutch, unleashing crucial back-to-back baskets in Mapua’s 69-68 hairline triumph over Lyceum on Tuesday in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament.

Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard (11) battles Milwaukee Bucks’ Delon Wright (55) for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard came off the bench and hit eight 3-pointers en route to 28 points,

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 33 points, Kevin Durant added 30 and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the Los Angeles Lakers