2025 NBA Playoffs: Who’s in and Where
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The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here. Get the full breakdown of all 20 teams in contention, from the Play-In Tournament contenders to top-seeded powerhouses in each conference.
Basketball
PBA: Xyrus Torres powers NLEX to redemption win over Rain or Shine
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Rookie Xyrus Torres and veteran Robert Bolick led the NLEX Road Warriors to a dominant 109-95 win over Rain or Shine, bouncing back strong in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
NorthPort dismantles Terrafirma behind Tolentino’s near triple-double in PBA Philippine Cup
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Arvin Tolentino powered NorthPort to a dominant 97-75 win over Terrafirma, nearly notching a triple-double as the Batang Pier opened their 2025 PBA Philippine Cup campaign on a high note.
NBA Betting Preview April 12: Odds, Spreads & Picks
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As the NBA season nears its end, April 12 delivers high-stakes matchups with tight lines and tempting underdog payouts. Here’s a breakdown of the odds, spreads, and betting angles for each game.
PBA Golden Anniversary: Beermen triumph over Bolts in landmark game
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The San Miguel Beermen secured a dominant 110-98 victory over the Meralco Bolts in a historic PBA Golden Anniversary special at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. CJ Perez and June Mar Fajardo led the charge for SMB.
Magnolia dominates Converge with late-game push in PBA showdown
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Magnolia Hotshots secured their second win of the PBA Philippine Cup, defeating Converge 83-71 behind a strong fourth-quarter surge powered by Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero, who combined for 36 points and 14 rebounds.
NBA April 8, 2025 – Betting Odds, Predictions & Best Picks
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Get up-to-date betting odds, predictions, and match previews for the NBA April 8, 2025 games featuring the Kings, Pistons, Heat, and 76ers.
Converge rebounds with powerful victory over Phoenix
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Converge bounced back from a tough loss to Meralco, defeating Phoenix Super LPG 92-83 in the PBA Philippine Cup. Alec Stockton led the charge with 18 points as Converge secured their first win of the tournament.
Bolts crush Terrafirma in one-sided PBA PH Cup clash
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Meralco displayed championship poise in a wire-to-wire demolition of Terrafirma, setting a franchise record with a 38-point rout in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Norman Black tells aspiring coaches: ‘Hard work is key to success’
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Norman Black shares his coaching philosophy at the Milcu Sports Got Skills Coaching Clinic, emphasizing hard work as the key to success in basketball.