Tag: straight
Pistons match NBA record with 26th straight loss, fall Nets
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) reacts after being charged with a foul against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) NEW YORK — Pistons players sat in stunned silence in one corner of the locker room, stared blankly…
Read More
Elastopainters notch fourth straight win, with a fourth standout leading the way
Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao and Jhonard Clarito.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net In case no one was counting, coach Yeng Guiao pointed out the significance of Jhonard Clarito joining him for the postgame press conference on Saturday. Traditionally, the winning coach and the player of the game are made available to the media after matches. “Having [a]…
Read More
NBA: Luka Doncic scores 35 points, Mavericks notch 3rd straight win
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives ahead of Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Dereck Lively II added 16 points and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
Read More
Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo for 6th straight PVL finals stint
The Creamline Cool Smashers are headed to the PVL finals once again. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos led the collective effort of the Creamline Cool Smashers in completing the sweep of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers for their sixth straight Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Finals trip. The Cool Smashers once again shut…
Read More
NBA: Jalen Brunson, Knicks turn back Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives at the Toronto Raptors defense during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO— Jalen Brunson had 22 points, Josh Hart scored 15 of his 17 in the third quarter and the New York Knicks beat the…
Read More
NBA: Magic beat Wizards for their eighth straight win
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, goes past Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ORLANDO, Florida — Franz Wagner scored a season-high 31 points, Jalen Suggs added a season-best 22 and the Orlando…
Read More
NBA: Booker hits late triple, Suns beat Knicks for 7th straight win
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — The Knicks had been forcing Devin Booker to give up the ball, and for most of the…
Read More
Maroons dethrone Eagles for third straight UAAP Finals appearance
Francis Lopez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net For the third straight season, the University of the Philippines (UP) will have a shot at the UAAP crown. This time, the Maroons rid themselves of a familiar Finals thorn. UP ended Ateneo’s reign as champion, with Francis Lopez delivering daggers down the stretch of a 57-46 victory on Saturday in the…
Read More
PVL: Choco Mucho ousts F2 Logistics from semis race with 7th straight win
Sisi Rondina leads Choco Mucho Flyign Titans anew. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho recovered from a first-set loss and eliminated F2 Logistics from the semifinal race, 19-25, 25-8, 25-17, 25-19, for its seventh straight victory in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. After a lethargic…
Read More
ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to set up final against unbeaten Jannik Sinner in Turin | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record seventh ATP Finals title after easing past Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to secure a Sunday showdown with the unbeaten Jannik Sinner in Turin. World No 1 Djokovic saw off world No 2 Alcaraz 6-3 6-2 in 88 minutes to record a second straight victory over…
Read More