NBA -- Wizards hold off Rockets in Houston, 104-103
By Leo Quilaton, PhilBoxing.com, 31 Dec 2014

HOUSTON - Bradley Beal and Paul Pierce provided the 1-2 punch that the Washington Wizards needed to beat Western Conference heavyweights Houston Rockets on Monday night at the Toyota Center. Beal tallied a game-high Read full story

NBA - Dallas' Ellis, Chandler iffy against Wiz
By Franco Ching Alsay, PhilBoxing.com, 31 Dec 2014

HOUSTON -- When the Dallas Mavericks aim to protect their American Airlines Center home court early today, they could have their hands full against the visiting Washington Wizards. That's because the Mavericks could miss two Read full story

NBA -- Hornets' rally falls short, bows in OT, 104-94
By Eric Biasbas, PhilBoxing.com, 31 Dec 2014

CHARLOTTE -- The Charlotte Hornets erased a 21-point deficit in regulation before running out of gas in overtime, losing to the Milwaukee Bucks, 104-94, at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Monday night. Trailing 43-22 i Read full story

CHICAGO’S BUTLER AND HOUSTON’S HARDEN NAMED NBA EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
By , PhilBoxing.com, 30 Dec 2014
NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2014 – The Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 22, through Sunday, Dec. 28. Butler led the Bulls to a 4-0 week behind averages Read full story

NBA -- Pistons burn Cavs with 17 made 3s
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Dec 2014

CHICAGO -- Entering Sunday afternoon's showdown at the Quicken Loans Arena, the Detroit Pistons were one of the most disappointing teams of the 2014-15 season, winning just six games in 29 starts. But playing LeBron Ja Read full story

NBA -- Mavericks cool off Thunder, 112-107
By Ryan Medida, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Dec 2014

SAN FRANCISCO -- Dirk Nowitzki had a turn-back-the-clock performance on Sunday night and led the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-1107 win over the streaking Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Center. The 36-year old Nowitzk Read full story

NBA -- Butler's 33 extends Bulls' win streak to 6
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 28 Dec 2014

CHICAGO -- The Butler did it. Again. Jimmy Butler tacked on another splendid effort to his fine season, scoring 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 107-100 victory over the visiting New Orl Read full story

NBA -- LeBron carries Irving-less Cavs over Orando
By Benson Chiu, PhilBoxing.com, 28 Dec 2014

ORLANDO- Barely 24 hours after an emotional return to the American Airlines Arena in Miami, LeBron James brushed aside the lingering feelings and wowed the sellout crowd of 18,648 at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando on Sa Read full story

NBA -- Nowitzki moves up to No.8 in the all-time scoring list
By Jehanne Chiong Baraquil, PhilBoxing.com, 28 Dec 2014

SAN FRANCISCO -- Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki moved up to No.8 in the NBA's all-time scoring list, bumping Hall-of-Famer Elvin Hayes to the No.9 spot. Nowtizki reached the milestone on Friday night when he scored 14 poi Read full story

NBA -- Jack saves the day for Brooklyn
By Hector Posa, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Dec 2014

CHICAGO -- A Jarrett Jack jumper broke a 104-104 tie with 27 seconds left to play and the Brooklyn Nets escaped the TD Garden in Boston with a slim 109-107 victory over the Celtics on Friday afternoon. Jack finished wi Read full story

NBA -- Bucks rout Hawks behind Dudley's historic feat
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Dec 2014

CHICAGO -- Jared Dudley went 10-for-10 from the field a day after Christmas and the Milwaukee Bucks scored a lopsided 107-77 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at the Philips Arena. According to the Elia Read full story

NBA -- Clippers snap 2-game skid, trip Warriors, 100-86
By Hector Posa, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Dec 2014
CHICAGO -- In the nightcap of the NBA"s five-game Christmas Day spectacular, the Los Angeles Clippers dealt the Golden State Warriors another rare loss, scoring a 100-86 decision at Staples Center on Thursday night. The Clippers shot poorly from the field -- only 34 of 87 (39.1 percent) but aft Read full story

NBA -- Heat spoil Lebron's return to South Beach
By Kirk Coyoca, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Dec 2014

MIAMI- Cleveland Cavaliers star Lebron James' much anticipated Christmas Day return to the city where he once dominated for four years finally came, But his old pal Dwyane Wade sternly reminded him that Miami has been his cit Read full story

NBA -- Bulls celebrate Xmas Day with fifth straight win
By Kelly Manalo, PhilBoxing.com, 27 Dec 2014

CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls won their fifth straight game on Christmas Day, blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers, 113 to 93, at the United Center. The Bulls showcased a full team effort as they had five Read full story

NBA -- Too much Westbrook dooms Spurs, 114-106
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Dec 2014

CHICAGO -- Despite their best efforts, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop Russell Westbrook, who proved to be too fast, too quick that anyone else on the court on Christmas Day. The 6-foot-3 Westbrook aggressively at Read full story

NBA -- Wizards hand Knicks more misery
By Joan Secuya-Medida, PhilBoxing.com, 26 Dec 2014

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Washington Wizards added another wrinkle to the New York Knicks' vastly disappointing 2014-15 NBA season. John Wall tallied 24 points and 11 dimes and Bradley Beal added 17 more and the visiting Read full story

NBA - Sixers erase 23-point deficit to upset Miami
By Kirk Coyoca, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Dec 2014

MIAMI- On the eve of Lebron James' return to American Airlines Arena, the Heat may have hit rock bottom this season. The NBA's worst team, the Philadelphia 76ers came back from 23-points down in the third quarter to stun Read full story

NBA - Lakers Surprise Warriors, 113-105
By Keith Butler, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Dec 2014

LOS ANGELES – The third time proved to be the proverbial charm for the Kobe-less Los Angeles Lakers, who were able to find a way to beat the Golden State Warriors, the team with the best record in the NBA. The Laker Read full story

NBA - Grizzlies star Mike Conley plans visit to Philippines
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 24 Dec 2014

CHICAGO -- Because the Philippines is such a fertile NBA market with millions of adoring fans, NBA superstars such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, et al, have visited the country in recent summers. Add Read full story