NBA playoffs finally beckon for Buddy Hield after 632 games

Philadelphia 76ers’ Buddy Hield looks on during the NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey sat on his locker room chair and yelled loud enough after Philadelphia beat Miami in an NBA play-in tournament game to welcome one…

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The Luke Littler effect and who will make the Premier League Darts Play-Offs? Michael van Gerwen to miss out? | Darts News

Who will make the Premier League Darts Play-Offs? We asked pundits Wayne Mardle, Mark Webster, Stuart Pyke and Polly James about the Luke Littler effect, who they think will reach London’s O2 – and who will miss out! Warrington superstar Littler moved two points clear at the top of the table after leaving Birmingham with…

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Kobe fan Tyler Bey rocks Reverse Grinch during PBA playoffs

Magnolia import Tyler Bey hangs on to the rim against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s Tyler Bey flashed his talents and athleticism on Wednesday to power Magnolia to a 1-0 lead over Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Araneta Coliseum. But those weren’t the only things he flashed in…

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Guiao feels Rain or Shine escape would serve well in playoffs

Tree Treadwell (with ball) turns out to be the right fit for Rain or Shine in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ/INQUIRER After closing out the PBA Commissioner’s Cup eliminations with six straight wins, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao will be spending the next few days trying to whip his Elasto Painters to…

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PBA: Rain or Shine keeps hot streak going heading into playoffs

Rain or Shine big man Beau Belga.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine remained the hottest team in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday following a 112-111 nipping of Converge at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Elastopainters held off the also-ran FiberXers behind the efforts of import Tree Treadwell, ultimately tabbing their sixth straight victory…

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Phoenix gets PBA playoffs bonus, eyes strong finish to eliminations

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Tyler Tio in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jubilant screams were heard from inside the Phoenix locker room after the Fuel Masters were told that they had officially secured the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. But even if it had defied expectations of getting the unlikely bonus going…

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NLEX beats Converge in crucial win for playoffs bid

NLEX rookie Enoch Valdez leads Road Warriors to crucial win. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net NLEX got big contributions from rookies Enoch Valdez and Richie Rodger to overcome Converge, 107-103, and forge a tie with TNT for the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Valdez hit a pair of three-point…

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New NLEX acquisition finds old form and puts Road Warriors back in playoffs hunt

NLEX guard Robert Bolick.–PBA IMAGES It took a monster game from Robert Bolick, but the NLEX Road Warriors can go into Christmas and New Year with a positive outlook after snapping their long losing skid in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday. “We’ve been spurned so many times already. We didn’t want to fail again,…

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Josh Allen embraces the chaos to give Buffalo Bills a fighting chance in late bid to reach NFL playoffs | NFL News

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Buffalo Bills’ clash with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 of the NFL Highlights of the Buffalo Bills’ clash with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 of the NFL With Josh Allen and the realm of free-reined carnage in which…

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Euro 2024 state of play: Which pots are England and Scotland in? Who awaits Wales in play-offs? | Football News

Euro 2024 automatic qualification is now complete with 21 of the 24 teams competing in Germany next summer known, as England and Scotland look forward to December’s draw. Who has qualified for Euro 2024? Germany, as hosts, automatically qualify to be one of the 24 nations in action at next summer’s tournament, with 21 teams…

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