The Los Angeles Lakers ruled this one. From Luka Doncic’s effortless dominance to Austin Reaves’ clutch heroics and Jake LaRavia’s breakout, purple and gold performances were everywhere. But a few others made noise, too, proving that the NBA’s early-season energy is already off the charts. Let’s dive into our favorite showings from the past week.
There’s something different with these Magnolia Hotshots. Perhaps it’s LA Tenorio, the Hotshots’ new head coach, who has laid down a new system and breathed new life into Magnolia. Maybe it’s the Hotshots being a more experienced bunch, as newer players such as Zavier Lucero, James Laput, and Jerom Lastimosa entered PBA Season 50 much
Not many outside of the state of Illinois could have seen this coming. The Chicago Bulls have barged out of the gates with a 5-0 record and are the last remaining undefeated team in the Eastern Conference. What’s even more surprising is that Chicago’s schedule has not been easy. Among the five teams that they
The Milwaukee Bucks came into this season full of questions. The team’s decision to waive and stretch Damian Lillard in the offseason helped them bring in center Myles Turner, but their roster still had several gaps heading into opening night. Among the top concerns surrounding these Bucks was their lack of guard depth and who
Heading into UAAP Season 88, not many pundits would have expected that the NU Bulldogs would emerge as the team to beat. Most expected the reigning champion UP Fighting Maroons and the reloaded DLSU Green Archers to continue their dominance of the league, while some believed that it was time for the UST Growling Tigers
The difference between expectations and reality can at times be defined by circumstances beyond one’s control and how they adapt to it. One can plan days, weeks, and even months ahead, but a disruption or two could throw those carefully-laid plans down the drain. This often happens in basketball, where a player can have a
