Poblacion Oriental summer hoopla unfurls today
exactly one year after Indiana blew a 26-point halftime lead in a historic playoff collapse against the Cavs.
This time, the Pacers delivered a devastating blow to the three-time defending Eastern Conference champs — on a night LeBron James joined Michael Jordan as the only players in playoff history to record 100 double-doubles. James finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to prevent Cleveland from losing its first game this season after leading following the third quarter.
WIZARDS 122, RAPTORS 103
Bradley Beal heeded his coach's plea to "do his job" by scoring 21 of his 28 points in the first half, his All-Star backcourt running mate John Wall delivered 28 points and 14 assists, and Washington beat Toronto in an occasionally heated game to cut its Eastern Conference first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1.
After letting the Raptors grab the first 20 series lead in franchise history, the Wizards came home and checked off every box coach Scott Brooks presented. They got Beal more involved after he made only three shots in Game 2; they actually led after the first quarter, 30-29; they played with enough defensive focus to get produce 19 turnovers by Toronto, leading to 28 points for Washington.
Add it all up, and it was a rare recent victory for Washington, which had lost seven of eight games dating to the regular season.
DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 23 points on 10-for-22 shooting one game after scoring 37, and Kyle Lowry had 19 points and eight assists.
BUCKS 116, CELTICS 92
Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 19 and Milwaukee used a dominating first half to overwhelm Boston, narrowing its deficit in the first-round playoff series to 2-1.
Eric Bledsoe and Jabari Parker each added 17 for the energized Bucks, who held the Celtics without a field goal for nearly an 11-minute stretch of the first half.
This year's edition of the annual Poblacion Oriental Summer Basketball Tournament gets underway today at the Poblacion Oriental covered court in the municipality of Consolacion.
Before the hardcourt hostilities, a simple opening
OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been cleared to take part in modified practices but will be out at least one more week with a left knee injury.
The Warriors said Curry was examined by the team's medical staff Friday and is making progress in recovering from the grade 2 left MCL ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. starting off with the traditional parade of competing teams. The highlight of the two-hour program is the selection of best muse and best in uniform.
The two-month joust that is among the highlights of Poblacion Oriental's annual fiesta in honor of sprain that has sidelined him since March 23.
Curry will be allowed to take part in modified practices beginning Saturday (Sunday, Phl time) and increase his on-court rehabilitation. He will be re-evaluated again in one week.
The Warriors lead San Antonio 3-0 in their first-round series. If they advance, the second round could start as early as April 28. their beloved patron San Roque on May 20 features the mini (15 years old and under), midget (21-under), juniors (25-under) and the inter-sitio categories.
Trophies and cash prizes will be given away to the top performing teams.
The tournament is supported by barangay captain Melquiades "Leking" Caylan, sports chairman Eva Malagar and the rest of the barangay council.
Games will be under the supervision of league commissioner Mark Anthony L. Rosal assisted by Joven R. Alivio and Narciso Monterola.—
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