NBA -- Durant comes to OKC's rescue in Game 1
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 07 May 2013

CHICAGO -- Down 90-87 with 44.9 seconds left to play, the Oklahoma City Thunder called on their superstar to bail them out. All-Star Kevin Durant was only too happy to oblige. Durant scored four of his team's Read full story

FIRST NBA CAFÉ IN ASIA TO OPEN IN THE PHILIPPINES
By , PhilBoxing.com, 07 May 2013
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, MAY 6, 2013 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Hoopla Inc. today announced that the first-ever NBA Café in Asia will be coming to Manila, Philippines, at the soon-to-open SM AURA Mall in the Bonifacio Global City. Scheduled to open in September 2013, the NBA Café Read full story

Pacers defense steals series opener vs Knicks
By Reynaldo Seno, PhilBoxing.com, 06 May 2013

NEW YORK -- The Indiana Pacers drew first blood in their renewed playoffs rivalry with the New York Knicks, coasting to a 102-95 Game 1 victory Sunday afternoon at the Madison Square Garden. The third seeded Pac Read full story

NBA -- Thunder set second round date with Grizzlies
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 05 May 2013

CHICAGO -- Kevin Durant did a little bit of everything, 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists, but the rest of the Thunder came through big as well as Oklahoma took take of business in Game 6 and advanced to the Read full story

NBA -- Grizzlies finish off Clippers in six games
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 05 May 2013

CHICAGO -- Just a season ago, the Memphis Grizzlies watched as the Los Angeles Clippers tore their hearts by winning Game 7 of a contentious series at the FedEx Forum in downtown Memphis. This year, the Grizz Read full story

NBA -- Knicks finally eliminate resilient Celtics
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 04 May 2013

CHICAGO -- The gallant Boston Celtics, who scratched and clawed their way back from a 3-0 series deficit, finally ran out of fight Friday night and lost Game 6 - 88-80 -- of their best-of-7 series to the New York Knick Read full story

NBA -- Pacers dispose Hawks, advance to Round 2
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 04 May 2013

CHICAGO -- The rugged Indiana Pacers defense held the Atlanta Hawks to nine second quarters points and 26 of 78 shooting from the field overall to score an 81-73 victory Friday night at the Philips Arena in Atlanta. Read full story

NBA -- Pacers pound Hawks for 3-2 lead
By Michael Medina, PhilBoxing.com, 03 May 2013

INDIANAPOLIS -- After getting embarrassed in Atlanta in Games 3 and 4, the Indiana Pacers returned to their true form Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks in a 106-83 blowout. The Pacers weathered an early first Read full story

NBA - Memphi wins decisive Game 5 vs Clips
By Mohan Labra Ramchandani, PhilBoxing.com, 02 May 2013

LOS ANGELES -- The Memphis Grizzlies moved a step closer to the second round of these NBA playoffs, beating the Los Angeles Clippers, 103-93, in Game 5 of their best-of-seven showdown Tuesday night at the Staples Read full story

Nuggets escape with 107-100 win over Warriors
By Doreen Mendez, PhilBoxing.com, 01 May 2013

SAN JOSE -- The momentum shift -- at least for one night -- when the Denver Nuggets made a statement with a 107-101 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 in their best of 7 match up on Tuesday night at Pepsi A Read full story

NBA preview - Celtics vs. Knicks Game 5
By Raman Sharma, PhilBoxing.com, 01 May 2013
NEW JERSEY. The Celtics staved off elimination on Sunday with a spirited Game 4 victory in Boston, slicing the New York Knicks' best-of-7 series lead to 3-1. But as the series shifts to the Madison Square Garden for Game 5 Wednesday night, the Knicks have the golden opportunity to close out t Read full story

NBA -- Rockets stay alive with Game 4 victory
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 01 May 2013

CHICAGO -- Down 3-0 and facing elimination at home, Houston showed a lot of Rocket pride and grit Monday night and held off the streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, 105-103, at the Toyota Center. Five Rockets finis Read full story

NBA - Hawks even series with Pacers at 2-2
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 01 May 2013

CHICAGO -- The Atlanta Hawks watched their 19-point first half lead melt down to five early in the fourth quarter, but they weathered the storm in the homestretch to escape Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Read full story

NBA -- Nets stay alive with Game 5 win
By Raman Sharma, PhilBoxing.com, 30 Apr 2013

BROOKLYN -- The Brookyn Nets avoided playoffs elimination Monday night by pulling away late to beat the Chicago Bulls, 110-91, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the Barclays Center. Leading the best-of-se Read full story

NBA - Warriors beat Nuggets, 115-101, take 3-1 lead
By Joan Secuya-Medida, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Apr 2013

OAKLAND -- The Denver Nuggets lost three consecutive games for the first time since last November and the Golden State Warriors surged to a commanding 3-1 series lead behind the 31 points of Stephen Curry. Warriors Read full story

NBA -- Spurs sweep Lakers out of the playoffs
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Apr 2013

CHICAGO -- The plug was pulled off the Los Angeles Lakers' misery-filled season Sunday afternoon when the San Antonio Spurs scored a 103-82 Game 4 blowout at the Staples Center. With their fourth straight defeat, Read full story

NBA -- Heat sweeps through second round
By Fidel Garcia, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Apr 2013

MILWAUKEE -- Even without Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat were too good for the Milwaukee Beating, winning Game 4, 88-77, to complete their first-round sweep and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday afternoon at Read full story

NBA -- With Hinrich doubtful for Game 5, Bulls need more Nate
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Apr 2013

CHICAGO -- When word leaked out that guard Kirk Hinrich could miss tomorrow's possible series clincher against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, it came hardly as a surprise. It was just another day in the injury Read full story

NBA -- Boston avoides sweep with Game 4 OT squeaker
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, 29 Apr 2013

CHICAGO -- The New York Knicks' march to the second round of the NBA playoffs will have to wait at least another game as the Boston Celtics narrowly avoided a first round sweep by scoring a thrilling 97-90 overtime vict Read full story