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Warriors routs a Durant-less Suns (133-95)

April 9, 2025

The Golden State Warriors just handed the Phoenix Suns their worst loss of the season (133-95). The Warriors started slow but by the end of the 1st quarter but ended the period with a 13 points lead and by the end of the first half they are already cruising the game with a 26 points. The Golden State Warriors at one point lead as much as 41 points in the second half.

Steph Curry lead the Warriors with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, followed by Brandin Podziemski with 22 points. It was team effort by the Warriors where 7 players scoring two digits points.

The Suns was playing without their leading scorer Kevin Durant, who missed the game due to a left ankle sprain. Devin Booker scored a team high 21 points, followed by Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn who scored 12 points apiece.

The Warriors who is currently fighting to remain out of the playin tournament will face San Antonio, Portland and LA Clippers for their last 3 games, while the Phoenix Suns who are currently in the 11th place and looking to secure a spot in the play-in tournament will face OKC, San Antonio and Sacramento for their remaining regular season games.

The Warriors is currently tied in standings with Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies and LA Clippers with 47-32 but there could be a scenario that 6 teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and the LA Lakers could all have the same standings by the end of the regular season.

Warriors win over Suns behind Jonathan Kuminga’s 34 points

December 29, 2024

It was the Warriors’ second win in 8 games, including a heartbreaking loss on Christmas Day. Jonathan Kuminga powered the Warriors from the bench with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. This is Kuminga’s second game scoring 34 points, his career high, which he set against the Clippers last Friday.

Stephen Curry added 22 points, making 4 shots from beyond the arc, with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis both added 16 points, with Jackson-Davis grabbing 10 rebounds. Dennis Schroder, playing his 6th game as a Warriors scored 11 points, who have been struggling since being traded to Golden State.

On the Phoenix side, Kevin Durant lead the team with 31 points and 6 rebounds, Bradley Beal added 28 points and 5 rebounds. The Suns are missing the services of Devin Booker, who was out due to groin soreness.

Golden State will face Cleveland this Monday evening, while the Suns will host the Grizzlies on New Year’s eve.

Phoenix Suns win over Golden State Warriors (113 – 105)

December 1, 2024

The Suns just gave the Warriors their 4th straight loss. Phoenix Suns was lead by Devin Booker who scored 27 points and Kevin Durant added 21. Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen added 19 and 17 points, respectively.

This is the 4th straight loss of Warriors after starting the season with a 12-3 record. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points, Andrew Wiggins added 18 points while Draymond Green had 13 points. Buddy Hield, who was instrumental with the Warriors’ hot start scored 11 points but shot just 3 of 7 from the field, 4 of which are from beyond the arc.

The next seven games for the Warriors will be tough, since they will be facing quality teams including Denver, Houston, Minnesota, Memphis and Indiana.

The Suns will host the surging Spurs, Tuesday evening.

Lakers Lebron and Bronny James, father-son duo share court for the first time

October 7, 2024

A historic moment in the NBA!

This was a pre-season game between the LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns. The Suns won the game (119 – 114), the elder James lead the game with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in just 16 mins of playing time, while the younger James played for 13 mins with 2 rebounds and 4 turnover.

Steph Curry makes end-of-regulation 3-Pointer to carry Warriors past the Suns (113-112)

February 11, 2024

Steph Curry made a last-second three-pointer to lift the Warriors against the Suns in an epic showdown with Devin Booker and former-teammate Kevin Durant.

It was a close game from start to finish and the largest lead by either team was just 7 points. The game got intense in the final quarter with 6 lead changes.

Steph Curry, the leading scorer for the Warriors, secure the lead for Golden State with 3.3 second remaining in regulation, received an inbound pass from Brandin Podziemski and made the three from 29 feet and with the out stretch arms of Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

Jonathan Kuminga added 21 points and 5 rebounds, while Draymond Green chipped-in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.

Suns’ big 3 were running on all cylinders, with Ken Durant, a former-Warriors, scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists; Devin Booker, score a team high 32 points and 6 assists, and Bradley Beal added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Golden State Warriors will visit the Utah Jazz on Monday evening, while the Phoenix Suns will host the Sacramento Kings this Tuesday night.

Here’s the final 5 minutes of Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns;

Phoenix Suns defeats Golden State Warriors behind Booker’s 32 points with Green ejected from the game

December 13, 2023

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Phoenix Suns once again, with Devin Booker scoring 32 points and Bradley Beal’s 16 points, his first game from a back injury and just his 4th game this season. Suns are also without Kevin Durant who is missed his second game because of a left ankle sprain.

It was actually a close game in the first half, where the Suns largest lead was only 7 points then Golden State took a 13 points lead early in the 2nd qtr. In the second half, that’s where things took a bad turn for the Warriors when Golden State’s Draymond Green was ejected for receiving a Flagrant 2 foul after hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the face.

All but one Warriors starters are negative (-) in the +/- column and it was the Warriors bench that kept them in the game. Brandin Podziemski was able to cut the lead to just 1 point with 15 seconds remaining but Booker and Beal were able to make all their free throws to give them a 5 points cushion to secure the win.

Steph Curry lead the scoring for the GSW with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists but was 4 of 15 from the 3-point, Klay Thompson was just 7 points and 5 rebounds after playing for 27 minutes. Five Warriors bench players scored in double figure lead by Brandin Podziemski with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, Kuminga added 16 pts and 6 rebounds with Saric’s 15 points.

Aside from Booker, Suns got a lot of production from their starters including Jusuf Nurkic’s 17 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, as well as Bradley Beals’s 17 points and Metu’s 14 points.

The Golden State Warriors will travel to LA to face the Clippers on Thursday, while the Suns will stay at home to host the Nets on Wednesday.

Suns defeats Warriors behind Durant and Booker (123 – 115)

November 23, 2023

After winning their last game, Warriors got another loss from the Phoenix Suns lead by Kevin Durant, who scored a game high of 32 points with 8 rebs and 2 assists.

Warriors initially finished the 1 qtr with a 5 point lead but the Suns practically ended the game with a 37 – 16 run in the 2nd quarter. The Suns biggest lead was 23 points with just 7 mins remaining in the qtr. On the last 23 seconds of the 2nd qtr, Warriors received a total of 3 consecutive technical fouls from referee Scott Foster; a quick 2 by Chris Paul, after arguing about a foul he committed on Durant, this got Paul ejected from the game, then another technical foul on Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr for shouting at Foster after Paul’s ejection.

The Warriors tried to make a run in the 3rd qtr but ended up where they were in the 1st half, trailing by 16 points.

In the 4th Qtr, Warriors starter made another run but it made little to no difference, since all of the Warriors starters had a negative impact on the game. This is when things got interesting, with just 6 mins left in the game, Steve Kerr removed all his starters then put the Warriors’ bench; Saric, Kuminga, T. Jackson, C. Joseph and Brandin Podziemski. Warriors’ bench went on a 14 to 4 run, cutting the lead to a single digit on a Cory Joseph 8-foot pullup jump shot.

Golden State were able to cut the lead to just 6 points with enough time to steal the game but the Suns was able to hold on to their lead even after a Podziemski 3-point play that cut their lead to just 4 points. Steve Kerr later explained why he left the bench team remained and finished the game;

Aside from Durant, Booker had a double-double game with his 25 pts and 10 assists. Eric Gordon chipped-in 13 pts, 4 assists and 3 steals.

For the Warriors, this was Klay Thompson’s second game scoring a team high of 23 points but a liability no defence, while Curry who have been the bright spot for the Warriors was a non-factor in this game even though he had 16 points, he was 1-of-8 from the 3-point line and just 6-of-15 from the field.

The only Warriors take away from this game is that if needed their bench team can be a big help, specially when (and if) they reach the play-offs.

Warriors next game will be against the San Antonio Spurs, while the Suns will face the Memphis Grizzlies both games will be this Saturday, Nov. 25th.

Full list of 48th PBA Draft

September 19, 2023

Missed the 48th PBA Draft last Sunday in Market Market, below is the full list of 2023 PBA Rookie Draft where 79 players have been drafted and 45 to go undrafted. As great as crop of players in this year’s draft, it missed some of the popular players who are playing in overseas like Kai Sotto, Kobe Paras and Rhenz Abando.

Nonetheless, here’s the list in order;

First round

  1. Stephen Holt – Terrafirma
  2. Christian David – Blackwater
  3. Luis Villegas – Rain or Shine
  4. Keith Datu – Rain or Shine
  5. Zavier Lucero – NorthPort
  6. Kenneth Tuffin – Phoenix
  7. Richard Rodger- NLEX
  8. Brandon Bates – Meralco
  9. Schonny Winston – Converge
  10. BJ Andrade – Converge
  11. Cade Flores – NorthPort
  12. Taylor James Miller – Terrafirma

Second round

  1. Kemark CariΓ±o – Terrafirma
  2. Bryan Santos – Converge
  3. Henry Galinato – Rain or Shine
  4. Raffy Verano – Phoenix
  5. Ricci Rivero – Phoenix
  6. Enoch Valdez – NLEX
  7. John Louisse delos Santos – Converge
  8. James Kwukuteye – Blackwater
  9. JM Nermal – NLEX
  10. Louie Sangalang – Terrafirma
  11. Ralph Cu – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Adrian Nocum – Rain or Shine

Third round

  1. JB Bahio – Terrafirma
  2. Clifford Jopia – Blackwater
  3. Sherwin Concepcion – Rain or Shine
  4. Matthew Daves – Phoenix
  5. Brent Paraiso – Northport
  6. Dominick Fajardo – NLEX
  7. Inand Val Fornilos – Converge
  8. Jolo Mendoza – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Patrick Maagdenberg – Magnolia
  11. Kim Aurin – Barangay Ginebra
  12. John Toy Mallillin – San Miguel Beer

Fourth round

  1. Tommy Olivario – Terrafirma
  2. Archie Concepcion – Blackwater
  3. JC Cullar – Rain or Shine
  4. John Lloyd Clemente – Phoenix
  5. Fran Yu – Northport
  6. Francis Guissani – NLEX
  7. King Caralipio – Converge
  8. Zach Huang – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Rey Anthony Peralta – Magnolia
  11. Franz Abuda – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Jayson Apolonio – San Miguel Beer

Fifth round

  1. Damie Cuntapay – Terrafirma
  2. Dariel Bayla – Blackwater
  3. Larry Arpia Jr. – Rain or Shine
  4. Daniel Atienza – Phoenix
  5. John Amores – Northport
  6. Lorenzo Navarro – NLEX
  7. Rhinwil Yambing – Converge
  8. Jessie Sumoda Jr. – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Warren Bonifacio – Magnolia
  11. Brandrey Bienes – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Ichie Altamirano – San Miguel Beer

Sixth round

  1. Kenneth Villapando – Terrafirma
  2. Pass – Blackwater
  3. Pass – Rain or Shine
  4. Joe Gomez de LiaΓ±o – Phoenix
  5. Jan Sobrevega – Northport
  6. Pass – NLEX
  7. Kamron Vigan-Fleming – Converge
  8. Shean Jackson – Meralco
  9. Pass- TNT
  10. Christian BuΓ±ag – Magnolia
  11. Pass – Barangay Ginebra
  12. John Gob – San Miguel Beer

Seventh round

  1. Jeric Pido – Terrafirma
  2. Pass – Blackwater
  3. Pass – Rain or Shine
  4. Theo Flores – Phoenix
  5. Ian Herrera – Northport
  6. Pass – NLEX
  7. Raymond Vinuya – Converge
  8. Pass – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Pass – Magnolia
  11. Pass – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Jayvee dela Cruz – San Miguel Beer

Eighth round

  1. Enrique Caunan – Terrafirma
  2. Pass – Blackwater
  3. Pass – Rain or Shine
  4. Pass – Phoenix
  5. Junel Bauzon – Northport
  6. Pass – NLEX
  7. Jeffrey Garcia – Converge
  8. Pass – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Pass – Magnolia
  11. Pass – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Jamel Ramos – San Miguel Beer

Nineth round

  1. Pass – Terrafirma
  2. Pass – Blackwater
  3. Pass – Rain or Shine
  4. Pass – Phoenix
  5. Joemari Lacastesantos – Northport
  6. Pass – NLEX
  7. Andree Flores – Converge
  8. Pass – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Pass – Magnolia
  11. Pass – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Kyt Jimenez – San Miguel Beer

Tenth round

  1. Pass – Terrafirma
  2. Pass – Blackwater
  3. Pass – Rain or Shine
  4. Pass – Phoenix
  5. Nikko Paranada – Northport
  6. Pass – NLEX
  7. Jonathan del Rosario – Converge
  8. Pass – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Pass – Magnolia
  11. Pass – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Pass – San Miguel Beer

Eleventh round

  1. Pass – Terrafirma
  2. Pass – Blackwater
  3. Pass – Rain or Shine
  4. Pass – Phoenix
  5. Regie Boy Basibas – Northport
  6. Pass – NLEX
  7. Pass – Converge
  8. Pass – Meralco
  9. Pass – TNT
  10. Pass – Magnolia
  11. Pass – Barangay Ginebra
  12. Pass – San Miguel Beer

12th round – All teams passed in this round

Source: @pbaofficial

Washington Superstar Bradley Beal headed to Phoenix Suns

June 19, 2023

Just barely into the offseason and just 3 days before the NBA Draft, we now have a blockbuster trade that will bring Wizard Superstar Bradley Beal going to Phoenix Suns, with guard Jordan Goodwin. Suns in turn will send Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, multiple second-round picks and pick swaps to Wizards.

The deal became possible after Beal waived his “no-trade” clause in his contract. This was reported by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal will take a few of days to be finalized.

The trade will form another Durant-lead “Super team” with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, with Deandre Ayton as the Suns top players. The trade will definitely affect the depth of the team which was diminished when the Suns traded for Durant last season.

Source: NBA

Nets to trade Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns

February 9, 2023

In a blockbuster trade, the Brooklyn Nets will ship Superstar Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, this was first reported by ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. In the trade, Suns will send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round unprotected picks (2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029) and a 2028 pick swap to Brooklyn. The Nets on the otherhand will send Kevin Durant and TJ Warren and the 2028 pick swap to Suns.

New Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia pushed to get a deal done on the eve of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Durant, 34, still have three years and $153 million left on his contract, originally requested to be traded last Summer but Nets where unable to find any suitors. Last week, this Allstar teammate Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, and a clear sign that Durant will be the next star to leave the Brooklyn franchise.

Source: ESPN

Phoenix Suns takes Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals via D. Ayton lob

June 23, 2021

Phoenix Suns defended their home-court by winning game two of the Western Conference Finals with the help of Deandre Ayton’s lob dunk with 0.9 secs left on the game clock. Prior to Ayton’s game winning dunk, Paul George missed two crucial free throws that could have given the Clippers a 3-point lead.

Here’s a clip of Ayton’s winning dunk in every angle via @NBA;

The series will now moves to Staple Center where the LA Clippers in a must win game 3.

Both the Phoenix Suns are the LA Clippers are without their superstars; Chris Paul is currently in NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocol, while Kawhi Leonard is out with right knee sprain.

San Miguel Beermen defeats Phoenix Fuel Masters in the inaugural game of the 43rd season of PBA 104-96

December 17, 2017

From the start, it was obvious who will win the game. The only time the game became interesting when Phoenix had a mini-run at the end of the 4th quarter even then SMB was still ahead by 8 points.

Junmar Fajardo was the best player of the game.

The scores:

SMB 104 β€” Fajardo 23, Cabagnot 22, Lassiter 20, Ross 16, Santos 14, Pessumal 5, Ganuelas-Rosser 4

PHOENIX 96 β€” Chan 18, Wright 12, Alolino 11, Chua 11, Wilson 11, Dehesa 8, Kramer 6, Jazul 4, Eriobu 2, Intal 2, Revilla 1

Quarterscores: 23-18, 47-37, 79-68, 104-96

Source: PBA