2018 TRAVELLERS HOOPFEST Eagles beat IBP, 62-56

Games today at Gamma Farm Gym: 6:30 pm--4ID Army vs Ruffians 7:30 pm—NBI-10 vs MJM

NAKNAK del Castillo came to the rescue in the dying seconds to lift the defending champion Eagles Club to a 62-56 victory against Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Misamis Oriental chapter in the Travellers Invitational Basketball League 2018 here on Tuesday at the 4ID Gym in Barangay Patag.

Del Castillo fired 20 points laced with four triples, while Arden Abella and Tata Bajao added 12 and 11 markers, respectively.

The Eagles controlled the first half and took the lead by as much as 11 points before ending the second period with a 10-point margin, 38-28.

But, their upper hand went to scratch after laywer Robby Yparaguierre sparked a fierce rally that even gave IBP’s first taste of the lead at the close of the third quarter, 48-47.

The lawyers could only manage to pad the lead by three as a seesaw battle ensued in the final canto.

Bajao connected a jumper at 1:15 mark as the Eagles wrested the lead back, 5756 then Del Castillo completed a 3-point play with 42 seconds remaining.

From there, IBP tried to get closer in the final seconds but could not find clear shots.

“Sayang, wala ma-sustain sa IBP. They were in fierce rally pero nahutdan lang og momentum,” said Judge Isagani Ravidas, the league commissioner.

Yparaguirre made 14 points, while John Bonete and Joey Abbu chipped in 11 and 9 points each.

Meanwhile, CVL/MAC/ CAM-COS trounced CVL Maguindanao, 42-29 in the curtain-raiser.

Web Bajenio fired 18 points to lead CVL/MAC, while lawyer Melber Alinas collected 17 points including four treys.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors will be much younger next season, and general manager Bob Myers is working to keep much of the core intact to chase another championship.

Versatile big man Kevon Looney will re-sign with the twotime defending champions on a one-year deal for the minimum, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday.

The person spoke on condition few days ago.

LOGO. Here’s what we know. A few days ago, the Australian team apparently earned the ire of some basketball officials when they removed the decals on the court which were purportedly the Philippine team/ FIBA logos on the court, sans permission.

I saw the video on Twitter but they looked to be predominantly PLDT logos. (that’s our official emblem? of anonymity because Looney’s new deal cannot become official until he signs after the moratorium period is lifted Friday.

Golden State already reached agreement with two-time reigning NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant on a two-year contract with a player option.

Bringing back Looney, a power forward and center, was a top priority for Myers, who also hopes to re-sign guard Patrick McCaw. Just asking)

GAME. Coach Chot Reyes also alleged that during the warm-ups, Australian player Daniel Kickert hit his players during warm-ups. (How is this possible?)

The game itself was quite physical and the refs botched a few calls which could have changed the temper of the game. Purportedly, the Australians

Looney lost about 30 pounds last offseason to transform his body, make himself faster and give him a regular spot in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation, even earning starts in five postseason games during the absence of Andre Iguodala.

In his third professional season, the 22-year-old Looney averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game.

While the Warriors lost center