Featured

NBA FINALS: Raptors are kings of NBA, deal defending champs…

Published

4 years ago

January 31, 2020

By Ponciano Melo Jr.OAKLAND, California — The Toronto Raptors take their maiden NBA trophy- the first one in their 24 seasons as the only team from Canada in the league, in a series that took six games and a whole lot of storylines to cap off.

Becoming the first non-US team to clinch a championship, the Raptors banked on superstar Kawhi Leonard all series long who drilled in the deciding free throws that dethroned Golden State, 114-110, Friday (Manila time) and handed the Dub Nation the cruelest of farewells at their storied Oracle Arena.Leonard, becoming only the third player to be named Finals MVP for two different teams, scored 22 for the night while Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam each scored 26 points to take the best-of-seven series, 4-2, going 3-0 on the road against the Warriors- a feat never been done in the Warrior\’s 5-year run in the NBA Finals.

Fred VanVleet, who has been exceptional off the bench for the Raptors throughout this season\’s playoff run, delivered 22 markers, drilling five three-pointers as Serge Ibaka pitched in 15 points.Stephen Curry, on the other hand, finished with 21 points but couldn’t add three more on an attempt beyond the arc when his team trailed by a solitary point, 111-110 in the final seconds of the game. Draymond Green (11 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists) then caught the ensuing miss but called a timeout they did not have to hand the Raptors a technical free throw, and inevitably, the game. 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala added 22 points, while DeMarcus Cousins, still looking for a first NBA ring, contributed 12. For their part, the Warriors actually led entering the fourth, 88-86, off of a strong third quarter, but just like most of the series, they lost yet another vital cog in Klay Thompson, who limped off before the end of 36 minutes on an ACL tear to his left knee.

Post Views: 248

Bombo Radyo

Francis Ngannou cries ‘deception’ vs Anthony Joshua camp

Published

2 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

PONCIANO

Francis Ngannou cries ‘deception’ vs Anthony Joshua camp

Former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou accused AJ camp of ‘trickery’ when he suffered devastating knockdowns in the first and second round last March 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The MMA fighter and former UFC heavyweight champion said that AJ camp sabotaged him by letting him go early in the arena.

“We both fought at 3am. What I think, something that’s happened is that they get me to the arena very early. Like my pickup time was 10.30pm to go to the arena. And then when we get to the arena, they tell us that we are scheduled around 1.45am. right?” Ngannou blurted.

He believed that he came exhausted, which resulted in his humiliating defeat.

Post Views: 419

Bombo Radyo

Texas Department urges Mike Tyson to pass EEG, EKG tests

Published

2 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

PONCIANO

Texas Department urges Mike Tyson to pass EEG, EKG tests

The 57-year old legend Mike Tyson (50 wins – 6 loss) vs 27-year old YouTuber Jake Paul (9 wins – 1 loss) must undergo major tests before the fight to materialize at AT&T Stadium in Texas Arlington on July 20, 2024.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) urged Tyson to undergo or pass a brain test Electroencephalography (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (EKG) for the heart.

“A person aged 36 or older applying for a contestant’s license must submit a report of favourable physical testing conducted within the previous 12 months, including but not limited to an EEG and an EKG.” TDLR elaborated.

Meanwhile, the American youtuber explained that he picked Tyson because he wants to change the history of boxing. He already fought Floyd Mayweather Jr but he lost.

Post Views: 537

Bombo Radyo

Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Published

4 weeks ago

March 21, 2024

PONCIANO

Victor Wembanyama hits Tim Duncan, O’ Neal records

Victor Wembanyama broke a record of 100 blocks as a rookie last January 8, 2024 in Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio vs Cavaliers.

Spurs center and power forward Wemby has played 31 games so far and his 4th block on the said game made him the 6th player in NBA history to reach that mark in their first 35 games.

The NBA records show that Wemby (2023-24) hit Tim Duncan at the 6th place as a rookie with the most games played. Shaq had 28 and Alonzo Mourning 18 in 1992-93.

The other NBA players who also reached that 100 blocks record as rookie are Shawn Bradley (1993-94), Alonzo Mourning (1992-93), Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) Manute Bol (1985-86), Terry Tyler (1978-79).

AS SEEN IN BOMBO RADYO

Post Views: 470