Emmanuel Rivera, RRT
271 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Jordan Clarkson overshadows Donovan Mitchell’s homecoming, powers Utah over Cleveland, 116-114
The crowd and the entire Jazz team at Vivint Arena made sure Donovan Mitchell felt their appreciation for services rendered with long, thunderous standing ovations before and after another brilliant performance. Also…
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Just like Magic, Orlando hypnotize Warriors, 115-101
Chase Center, California: The Orlando Magic did what only 4 teams have done to the reigning and defending NBA champions on their home court this season— beat Golden State, 115-101, Saturday night.…
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Lauri Markkanen scores 49, pushes Jazz past Rockets, 131-114
They don’t call him ‘The Finnisher’ for nothing. Lauri Markkanen, Utah’s 7-foot forward, dropped a career-best 49 points as the Jazz toppled the Rockets, 131-114, on Thursday night. The hostile crowd at…
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Pistons stun Warriors at the very last second, 122-119, literally
The team with the worst record, 10-30, just took down reigning and defending NBA champions, Wednesday night. Well, the title was not on the line but it probably felt like it for…
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Warriors shoot down Hawks in riveting Double-Overtime, 143-141
Klay Thompson poured in 54 points in a season-best performance, leading the Warriors over the visiting Hawks, 143-141, Monday night. In dramatic fashion, Kevon Looney rectified a Thompson miss with an offensive…
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Tyler Herro and the Heat sink Jordan Clarkson and the Jazz, 126-123, at buzzer
With a second to go, the game tied 123-all, and Utah’s Clarkson and 7-foot Markannen draped all over him, Tyler the Hero, plunged a three-pointed-dagger to beat the Jazz, 126-123, on New…
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Warriors presented Gary Payton II his ring, then beat Trail Blazers, 118-112
Golden State will get to ring in a Happy New Year this weekend after a hard-earned victory over the Blazers from Portland, 118-112, on Friday night. It was another spectacular win for…
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Warriors top Jazz, 112-107, with late multi-faceted comeback
It took about 2 hour’s notice and about an hour's drive from Santa Cruz to Chase Center for Patrick Baldwin, Jr., PBJ for short, to make a splash in Golden State’s unlikely,…
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Warriors swat Hornets, 110-105
The Warriors almost lost another game but ground out a victory, swatting the visiting Hornets, 110-105. No Steph Curry (left shoulder), no Andrew Wiggins (adductor strain), but no problem, so it seemed,…
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Rockets take off, smash Bulls, 133-118
The Rockets gained traction and snapped their 5-game slide, beating the Bulls, 133-118, on Monday night in Chicago. Kevin Porter Jr. dropped a season-high 36 points and the Rockets used a 17-1…
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Christmas in San Francisco: Warriors humble Grizzlies, 123-109
The Grizzlies were out for blood, their play-offs debacle last season still fresh in their hearts and minds; Dillon Brooks led the chirping with Ja Morant concurring as they pumped themselves the…
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Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao: The best boxer of his era (Last of a WCBHOF Series)
Manny Pacquiao’s story atop and outside the prize ring continues; that much we know despite his recent retirement. How does one summarize- in 500 words or less- the story of a one-time…
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West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023 (Series 3 of 4)
The prestigious West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame is proud to announce their Class of 2023 to be feted at The Banquet of Champions— dedicated to upholding the integrity, accuracy, and memory…
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Markkanen powers Utah forward as Jazz halt Pistons, 126-111
Utah’s Lauri Markkanen erupted for 38 points, featuring a career-high nine 3-pointers, as the Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons, 126-111, on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-11, 25-year-old Markannen got the nod from coach…
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West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023 (Series 2 of 4)
The prestigious West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame is proud to announce their Class of 2023 to be feted at The Banquet of Champions— dedicated to upholding the integrity, accuracy, and memory…
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When Less is More: Warriors deep freeze Raptors, 126-110, without Wiggins, Curry
Jordan Poole rose to the occasion and announced his presence to our neighbors up north, scoring a career-high 43 points (1 board, 6 dishes), and going 5-for-11 from 3-point range in Toronto,…
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Orlando conjures Magic, upends Celtics, 117-109
The Wagner brothers prove that sibling rivalry is a positive thing. What could be better than 2 Davids, brothers on the same team, taking down Goliath on the road? Against the best…
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Jordan Clarkson, Jazz ensemble tune out Pelicans in OT, 132-129
Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson took charge in overtime, drained 2 deuces late as the Jazz toppled the Pelicans, 132-129, Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Clarkson posted a season-high 39 points (15-of-26 FG…
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West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023 (Series 1 of 4)
“Judo” Gene Lebell once called himself “The Toughest Man Alive”. The prestigious West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame is proud to announce their Class of 2023 to be feted at The Banquet…
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Jazz doused Pelicans, 121-100, end NOLA’s 7-game win streak
The entire Salt Lake City was frozen stiff with the exception of the Vivint Arena where the smoldering Jazz beat the NOLA Pelicans, 121-100, Tuesday night. Guard Malik Beasley came off the…
