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Starting 5ive: Dubs vs Clips

The Warriors had to overcome a 23-point deficit and a near-perfect game from Chris Paul to get win No. 13. Let’s now pause for a moment of silent prayer for the basketball gods to grant us a seven-game playoff series between these two teams.Continue reading

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From Erpats to Airpats: Batch 99 tops SPCB 2015 Alumni League

Adult life forced most of these high school friends from Batch 99 of St. Paul College of Bocaue (SPCB) to go their separate ways. Different careers, relocation, parenthood, house bills, and everything else that come along with being a grown-up kept them too busy to go beyond Facebook when reconnecting with each other.

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Starting 5ive: Thank you, NBA

After months of sadness and deep depression, the NBA finally served its daily dose of games three weeks ago. And as expected–unless you’re a die-hard Lakers fan–it has been all kinds of glorious.

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Starting 5ive: New NBA season, new look

With only 23 days to go until the 2015-2016 NBA season tips off, let’s take an in-depth look at the new, um, looks that some of the players are sporting because what the hell else are we supposed to talk about during the offseason?

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Starting 5ive: Gilas vs China

It was a disappointing finish for Gilas Pilipinas to an otherwise stellar performance in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. Hardly anyone smiled as they received their silver medals. For a team that had its fair share of doubters (“Dapat may Junemar!”) (“Kulang ng shooters!”), this is a good thing. They knew they had a chance against powerhouse China. Heads up, Gilas, you’ll get your revenge soon enough.

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Starting 5ive: Gilas vs Lebanon Highlights

It was going to be easy beating the Philippines, they said. They don’t have any shooters, they said. Blatche was out of shape, they said. But here is Gilas Pilipinas, two wins away from making a trip back to the Olympics.

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3 reasons why Gilas 3.0 is really The Mighty Ducks 3

D3: The Mighty Ducks is about a team of underachievers aiming for success amid a coaching change, the lack of defense, and a new identity. Sounds familiar?

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Starting 5ive: Beat Iran!

It was a convincing and well-deserved win by Gilas Pilipinas over powerhouse Iran. Pinag-isipan. Pinagplanuhan. Walang chamba.

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Tweets of the Day: Gilas vs Iran

This is not the highlight of the tournament.” “We still have to beat India.” “It’s a long way to go.” “We’re only in the second round.” “Wag maging complacent.” Whatever. Let’s celebrate!

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Starting 5ive: FIBA Asia Day 2 Highlights

Day 2 of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship saw RDO throwing it down over HKG, Japan killing Malaysia by 71, and home team China coming back from a 20-point deficit to win over Korea. Boring stuff. Good thing we picked up on these golden catchphrases from the FIBA broadcast team, which may or may not have been lifted from a Drake song.

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