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Celtics regain control with dominant Game 3 win over Heat

After a disappointing Game 2 effort in Boston, the top-ranked Celtics made sure to quickly bounce back.

Doncic, Mavericks clamp down on defense to frustrate Clippers in chippy Game 3 win

Luka and the Mavericks dunked, defended, and dominated back in the Big D.

Edwards goes for 36, helps Timberwolves move to cusp of West semis with Game 3 romp of Suns

For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 3-0 lead in a playoff series.

Haliburton completes game-winning three-point play as Pacers outlast Bucks in OT for 2-1 series lead

The Indiana Pacers registered their first home playoff win since 2018.

Lakers live to fight another day after finally solving Nuggets puzzle

For the first time in four games this series, Los Angeles managed to hold serve for the wire-to-wire victory, the team’s first against these Nuggets after 12 tries.

No. 1 Thunder blast Pelicans for commanding 3-0 lead

OKC is now up 3-0 after the 21-point win. The West’s no. 1 seed won Game 2 by 32, after taking the series opener by just two points.

Philippine schedule for the NBA Playoffs

Here is the latest schedule of the NBA Playoff games airing in the Philippines.

‘I’m not a quitter’: After dropping a playoff-high 50 points, Embiid stays resilient amid health issues

Given everything he's endured so far, this has been nothing short of a remarkable run for Embiid, who is carrying his team while pushing himself through health issues such as Bell's Palsy.

Golden State's Stephen Curry named 2023-24 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year

Stephen Curry scored an league-high 189 points in clutch situations, earning him the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.

Naz Reid of Minnesota Timberwolves hailed Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Naz Reid is the first player from the Minnesota Timberwolves to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey wins Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award

Tyrese Maxey is the second player from the Philadelphia 76ers to win the Most Improved Player honor.

LIST: 2023-24 NBA Awards finalists, schedule

The NBA revealed the three finalists for the seven awards honoring the top performers in the 2023-24 season. Here are the names and the schedule for the announcements.

Breaking into the NBA: Derek Fisher weighs in on Filipinos' chances as coaches

Do Filipinos have better chances of making it to the NBA via the Rookie Draft or at the sidelines as tacticians? Derek Fisher, a five-time NBA champion and former coach weighs in.

NBA delivers record-breaking season across social and digital platforms in Asia-Pacific

The NBA tallied record-breaking numbers this 2023-24 regular season when it came to social and digital platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines.

NBA Playoffs West Preview: Nuggets-Lakers rematch, Ant vs. KD, Luka vs. Clippers, OKC battles Pels and more

OKC faces Brandon, CJ and hard-nosed Pelicans, a West Finals rematch, Ant vs. KD, Luka meeting an old foe in the Clippers and more await in the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs.

NBA Playoffs East Preview: Celtics-Heat round 4, Brunson vs. Embiid, Spida takes on Paolo Banchero and more

Boston and Miami meet again, Atlantic and Central Division rivals take center stage in the opening playoff round, and a fresh matchup would likely steal the spotlight in the East coast.

2024 NBA Playoffs watch

The NBA Playoffs are finally set, with the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans clinching the last two spots.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead USA Basketball's national team roster

The United States' roster of 12 players for the Olympic Games in Paris boasts a combined 10 Olympic gold medals and multiple MVPs.

K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM and NBA announce multiyear collaboration to engage fans around the world

K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM will headline the “Friends of the NBA” celebrity and influencer program, attend NBA games and events, as well as collaborate on exclusive content.

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Mt. Rushmore: Jordan, Stojakovic, Bryant, Hammon

NBA.com Philippines writer Yoyo Sarmenta lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Mt. Rushmore: Van Exel, Kidd, Davis, Jordan

NBA.com Philippines writer Jon Rodriguez lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Four players who made me fall in love with the NBA

NBA.com Philippines' JC Ansis shares his Mount Rushmore of NBA players who got him addicted to basketball.

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Lakers live to fight another day after finally solving Nuggets puzzle

For the first time in four games this series, Los Angeles managed to hold serve for the wire-to-wire victory, the team’s first against these Nuggets after 12 tries.

Lakers live to fight another day after finally solving Nuggets puzzle

For the first time in four games this series, Los Angeles managed to hold serve for the wire-to-wire victory, the team’s first against these Nuggets after 12 tries.

Celtics regain control with dominant Game 3 win over Heat

After a disappointing Game 2 effort in Boston, the top-ranked Celtics made sure to quickly bounce back.

No. 1 Thunder blast Pelicans for commanding 3-0 lead

OKC is now up 3-0 after the 21-point win. The West’s no. 1 seed won Game 2 by 32, after taking the series opener by just two points.

Edwards goes for 36, helps Timberwolves move to cusp of West semis with Game 3 romp of Suns

For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 3-0 lead in a playoff series.

Doncic, Mavericks clamp down on defense to frustrate Clippers in chippy Game 3 win

Luka and the Mavericks dunked, defended, and dominated back in the Big D.

Haliburton completes game-winning three-point play as Pacers outlast Bucks in OT for 2-1 series lead

The Indiana Pacers registered their first home playoff win since 2018.

‘I’m not a quitter’: After dropping a playoff-high 50 points, Embiid stays resilient amid health issues

Given everything he's endured so far, this has been nothing short of a remarkable run for Embiid, who is carrying his team while pushing himself through health issues such as Bell's Palsy.

Balanced Nuggets send Lakers to brink of elimination with surging Game 3 win

Defending champions Denver Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping the In-Season Tournament winners, the Los Angeles Lakers. Teams that are up 3-0 in a best-of-7 series are 151-0 all-time.

Embiid erupts for playoff-high 50, Sixers foil Knicks in much-needed Game 3 win

Joel Embiid became just the third Sixer to record a 50-point game in the playoffs.

Banchero stars in Magic’s 38-point Game 3 demolition of Cavs

The Orlando Magic registered their first home playoff win in over 13 years.

Golden State's Stephen Curry named 2023-24 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year

Stephen Curry scored an league-high 189 points in clutch situations, earning him the NBA Clutch Player of the Year award.

‘Why lose belief now?’: Adebayo, Spoelstra speak on stunning Heat Game 2 win in Boston

Time and time again, this Miami Heat team keeps rolling with the punches until they have proven their doubters wrong.

SGA, Holmgren post playoff-scoring highs in Thunder Game 2 rout of Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder held a 2-0 series lead for the first time since 2013 when the KD-Westbrook tandem was still at the helm.

Herro, Heat bank on record-shooting to down Celtics, even series at 1-1

The Miami Heat just handed the Boston Celtics their fifth home loss of the season.

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