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B.League: Dwight Ramos, Ray Parks go off in separate wins

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**Dwight Ramos Leads Levanga Hokkaido to First Win in 2025-26 B.League Season**

MANILA, Philippines—Dwight Ramos played a pivotal role as Levanga Hokkaido secured their first victory in the 2025-26 B.League season over the weekend.

Ramos exploded for 29 points, guiding Hokkaido to an 81-77 win over Nagoya on Sunday at the IG Arena. His versatile scoring and composure throughout the game were key factors in the team’s success.

In a recent tweet from Levanga Hokkaido, Ramos was hailed as the hero of the game:
“本日のヒーローは我らが #ドワイト・ラモス 🇵🇭✨終始多彩な得点と冷静さでチームを牽引し、本日29得点🤯
10/5(日) 名古屋戦 GAME2 見逃し配信📡”
(Translation: Today’s hero is our very own Dwight Ramos 🇵🇭✨ Leading the team with diverse scoring and calmness, scoring 29 points today.)

Fans can catch a replay of the game against Nagoya from October 5 (Sunday) here: [Watch replay](https://t.co/zFziWBpgsE).

READ: [B.League: Ex-NBA big man joins Dwight Ramos at Levanga](#)

Levanga Hokkaido supporters will surely look forward to more electrifying performances from Dwight Ramos as the season progresses.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643272/b-league-dwight-ramos-ray-parks-go-off-in-separate-wins

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PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss

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MANILA, Philippines – Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra, despite the nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career.

However, his promising start was dampened by a dismal team performance that eventually led to an 80-73 loss against the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA

https://sports.inquirer.net/643188/pba-sonny-estil-has-strong-debut-in-ginebra-loss

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Greg Slaughter in talks for possible PBA comeback with Titan Ultra

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MANILA, Philippines – Greg Slaughter has expressed his desire to return to the PBA this season after entering into discussions with new team Titan Ultra, which inherited his rights from NorthPort.

“If I’m being honest, yes. I do want to come back to play in the PBA,” Slaughter said after attending Sunday’s Leo Awards at Novotel Manila.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643115/greg-slaughter-in-talks-for-possible-pba-comeback-with-titan-ultra

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NBA: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo returns after COVID-19 recovery

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MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the Milwaukee Bucks in practice for the first time this season on Saturday. He had missed the first few days of training camp as he remained in his native Greece recovering from COVID-19.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Antetokounmpo participated in non-contact work only during the session.

READ: EuroBasket: Giannis powers Greece past Lithuania

https://sports.inquirer.net/643008/nba-bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-returns-after-covid-19-recovery

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‘Tis the season for giving, as Tigers fill stat sheet with 25 assists

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UAAP Season 88 Basketball Tournament Schedule

It’s the second of the “Ber” months, with the cold air slowly creeping into the season. For University of Santo Tomas (UST), it’s never too early to talk Christmas.

“We have a term around here that says our [stat sheet] looks like a Christmas tree. That’s what we’re really focused on,” remarked the UST coach, highlighting their dynamic style of play this season.

https://sports.inquirer.net/642976/tis-the-season-for-giving-as-tigers-fill-stat-sheet-with-25-assists

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PBA: June Mar Fajardo grateful as record 9th MVP looms

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MANILA, Philippines – As June Mar Fajardo is set to claim a record-extending ninth PBA Most Valuable Player award, he was once again counting his blessings.

“Who would have thought?” Fajardo said in Filipino. “I was never a huge basketball fan at the beginning, but here I am possibly winning another MVP.”

READ: PBA: June Mar Fajardo

https://sports.inquirer.net/642900/pba-june-mar-fajardo-grateful-as-record-9th-mvp-looms

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A’ja Wilson and Dana Evans lead Las Vegas Aces past Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in WNBA Finals opener

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aja Wilson and Dana Evans each scored 21 points as the Las Vegas Aces edged the Phoenix Mercury 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Friday night.

Wilson contributed 12 of her points over the final 14 minutes, helping the Aces hold on after Phoenix’s Satou Sabally missed a long 3-pointer with just 2 seconds left that would have tied the game. Game 2 is set for Sunday in Las Vegas.

Evans led a dominant Aces bench that outscored the Mercury reserves 41-16. Reserve Jewell Loyd added 18 points for second-seeded Las Vegas, while starter Jackie Young contributed 10 points. Wilson also pulled down 10 rebounds, and Chelsea Gray dished out 10 assists.

For the fourth-seeded Mercury, Kahleah Cooper scored 21 points. Sabally added 19 points, and Alyssa Thomas nearly recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.

Cooper had a strong first half, scoring 19 points — just one shy of her playoff career high for a half. Her personal best came against the Mercury as well, when she scored 20 points for Chicago in the first half of Game 3 of the 2021 Finals. The five 3-pointers she made in the first half topped her previous single-game high of four.

If Game 1 was any indication, this best-of-seven series — the first in WNBA Finals history — promises to be tightly contested throughout. The largest lead was nine points, and the game featured 12 lead changes and nine ties.

Phoenix threatened to seize control multiple times, but the Aces responded with timely runs. In the closing moments, Las Vegas nearly pulled away before Phoenix kept the margin close.

With the Mercury down by one point and 24.6 seconds remaining, Thomas went to the free-throw line but missed both shots. On the other end, Young was fouled with 13.5 seconds left and made both free throws, sealing the final margin.

Stay tuned for Game 2 as these two teams continue their battle for the championship.

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