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Warriors’ 50 to 7 Bench Edge Explains Kerr’s Praise After Lakers Comeback | Powcast Basketball Daily
Steve Kerr’s explanation of Golden State’s comeback put the spotlight on the players behind Stephen Curry. Oklahoma City’s reversed roster plan, NLEX’s early arrivals and LeBron James’ late game calm offer three more stories beyond the scores. 1. Kerr puts the reserves at the center of Golden State’s recovery “This was about the bench,” Kerr said after the Lakers game. Golden State’s reserves outscored their counterparts 50 to 7, while De’Anthony Melton and Georges Niang combined to make seven of nine threes. The coach’s praise identified where the recovery came from beyond Curry’s familiar shooting. That is a sharp contrast with our October 30 account of Sexton’s impact from the Lakers’ bench . This time, JJ Redick pointed to missing problem solving and connectivity. Powcast’s reading is that the rotation question reaches beyond who starts: Los Angeles needs its reserve minutes to preserve structure when the first plan breaks down. Golden State found several players who could chan... ... See more
Carl Jammes Martin Recovers From Knockdown to Take Picasso’s Silver Belt | Powcast Boxing Daily
Carl Jammes Martin’s breakthrough required a recovery after David Picasso put him on the canvas. Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia, meanwhile, left Riyadh with belts and strikingly different assessments of their own performances. 1. Martin’s recovery mattered as much as his fast start Picasso landed the jab that produced the fight’s clearest setback for Carl Jammes Martin . The seventh round knockdown forced the Filipino to protect more than an unbeaten record: he needed enough good work afterward to preserve the rounds he had already banked. The Ring’s Nate Pardo-Marrero described Martin’s early success with straight lefts and right hooks, followed by Picasso’s improved timing and body work. Martin then supplied the busier final round. That gives our October 30 look at Martin’s move up in weight a meaningful answer: his offense and composure survived a difficult featherweight assignment. Winning the WBC Silver belt makes him a stronger contender, though it does not make him the WBC... ... See more
Watch Canelo vs. Mbilli Weigh-In Results and FINAL THOUGHTS: Main Event Set, Carl Jammes Martin Ready for His Big Test
The scales have spoken. Now comes the harder part. Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli cleared the 168-pound limit at the October 30 weigh-in, setting up their WBC super middleweight championship showdown at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Canelo registered 167.6 pounds , while defending champion Mbilli weighed 167.8 pounds . For Filipino fans, another matchup deserves attention: Carl Jammes Martin against David Picasso . The unbeaten Filipino has his opportunity on a major international stage. Can he turn it into a career breakthrough? Here are the reported weights for all nine bouts, followed by Powcast’s final thoughts. All weights are in pounds. Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli Weigh-in: Canelo 167.6 | Mbilli 167.8 WBC Super Middleweight Championship This fight asks whether Canelo’s timing and experience can overcome Mbilli’s pressure. Canelo needs to punish the champion’s advances with accurate counters and body shots. Mbilli must sustain an uncomfortable pace without becom... ... See more
Ginebra’s 16 Triples Have Fajardo Calling for Better Defensive Organization | Powcast Basketball Daily
June Mar Fajardo’s answer to Ginebra’s shooting begins with how San Miguel organizes its defense. Adrian Nocum has rewritten a franchise record, while Portland and Oklahoma City face different decisions about replacing injured players. 1. Fajardo identifies the problem beyond the import matchup Asked about George King’s duel with Jordan Murphy, Fajardo pointed toward San Miguel’s collective defense. Ginebra was more organized, he said, and the Beermen needed to address the volume of threes they were conceding. Justine Bacnis reported those postgame comments for Tiebreaker Times after Friday’s Game 2. The numbers show the breadth of that assignment: Ginebra made 16 triples, while Murphy supplied nine assists and Scottie Thompson 11. After our October 28 account of Ginebra’s defensive preparation for Fajardo , San Miguel now has its own organizational problem to solve. Powcast’s reading is that containing Murphy’s scoring alone will leave too much unfinished. The next adjustment must ... ... See more
Oleksandr Usyk Targets Cruiserweight Return With Benavidez in View | Powcast Boxing Daily
Oleksandr Usyk’s next ambition could bring him back to the division he once unified. Carl Jammes Martin’s weigh in, meanwhile, gives Filipino fans a clearer picture of what the upcoming Picasso assignment actually offers. 1. Usyk’s return plan runs through unfinished business for Benavidez Usyk wants his next fight at cruiserweight, advisor Serhii Lapin told The Ring’s Mike Coppinger on Friday. The objective is another undisputed championship and a meeting with David Benavidez. It would take Usyk back toward 200 pounds for the first time since his November 2018 victory over Tony Bellew. The complication is the order of business. As our earlier October coverage of Benavidez’s December unification explained, Benavidez must first face WBC champion Michal Cieslak on December 5. The IBF belt is vacant, while Jai Opetaia remains another major name in the division. Usyk’s plan adds urgency to that title picture, but it does not guarantee Benavidez wins or establish a signed showdown. 2.... ... See more
Lakers’ Collin Sexton Says His Comeback Starts With Defense | Powcast Basketball Daily
Collin Sexton’s route back into rhythm begins with making somebody else uncomfortable. Stephen Curry’s latest milestone and an unlikely Daniel Gafford three supply two more reasons to look beyond the scoreboard. 1. Sexton explains the assignment behind his intensity Sexton says JJ Redick and Greg St. Jean gave him a straightforward instruction while he works back from injury: “just go out and be a pest on defense.” His postgame explanation after Wednesday’s Clippers game put that responsibility ahead of rediscovering his offense. USA Today’s James H. Williams also reported his emphasis on changing the game defensively. The scoring followed, including 11 consecutive Lakers points during the third quarter. After our earlier account of the Lakers finding support around Doncic , this was a different assignment with Luka unavailable. Sexton’s 21 bench points mattered, but his explanation gives the rotation a more useful standard: defensive pressure can earn a role even when scoring rhyth... ... See more
Carl Jammes Martin Sees Picasso Risk as a Chance to Find His Best Weight | Powcast Boxing Daily
Carl Jammes Martin sees a possible career decision inside his fight with David Picasso. In Tokyo, ArAr Andales has just given another ambitious prospect nine rounds of experience. 1. Martin wants the Picasso fight to answer a weight question Carl Jammes Martin at Riyadh Season Presscon Carl Jammes Martin is looking beyond preserving his unbeaten record. A contributed report published by Philstar on Thursday quotes him describing a move up in weight as a risk with potential upside: “I might eventually discover that this is the right division for me.” His preparation included a three month US camp and time with Filipino trainer Marvin Somodio. During the Pressconference, Martin also mentioned that he is ready to fight the full 12 rounds and wants to win impressively. 2. Andales gave Kataoka the rounds his promoter wanted Raito Kataoka wanted a cleaner knockout; Hideyuki Ohashi wanted experience. Sponichi’s postfight reporting captures that difference after the Japanese prospec... ... See more
Picasso ka? Intindihin mo to?! Charly Suarez NILULUGI nila! | VIDEO
Charly Suarez NILULUGI nga ba?! Pag-usapan natin ang mga pinakahuling updates at kontrobersya sa laban at career ni Charly "King's Warrior" Suarez. Bakit nga ba tila may hindi patas na desisyon o sitwasyon para sa pambato ng Pilipinas? ... See more
Lillard Credits Morant and Avdija for His Late Openings | Powcast Basketball Daily
Damian Lillard’s late opening began with the pressure Ja Morant and Deni Avdija put on the paint. TNT’s answer to Magnolia’s coverage, Jimmy Alapag’s halftime challenge and an interrupted Haliburton comeback supply today’s other stories beyond the scores. 1. Lillard explains how the drivers created his shooting pockets Lillard’s explanation was more revealing than the wrist celebration. After the Lakers game, he credited Morant and Avdija for forcing defenders to help inside, leaving him pockets to find on the perimeter, ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly reported. Lillard acknowledged an uneven shooting night but said he still expected an opportunity to make a decisive play. The closing possessions showed different responsibilities fitting together: Morant made consecutive midrange jumpers, then Lillard struck from three with 42.8 seconds remaining. Morant called having Lillard alongside him a “pick your poison” situation. Powcast’s reading: Portland’s advantage was the variety of pressur... ... See more
Andales Faces Kataoka as Ohashi Eyes a Rapid World Title Bid | Powcast Boxing Daily
ArAr Andales can leave Tokyo with the regional belt that Raito Kataoka hopes will accelerate his route to a world title. Naoya Inoue’s promoter has answered Robert Garcia, while Amanda Serrano’s farewell will make another statement about round length. 1. Andales stands inside Kataoka’s ambitious timetable Kataoka is already discussing what could follow his third professional fight. At Wednesday’s weigh-in, the Japanese prospect described today’s vacant OPBF light flyweight championship bout as a ticket toward a world title challenge. Gym chairman Hideyuki Ohashi also indicated he would consider that next step with a victory, Nikkan Sports reported. It is an ambition, with no world title opponent or agreement announced. That gives fresh meaning to yesterday’s Andales watchlist entry . Andales has already challenged for a world championship, while Kataoka is attempting to move quickly through the professional ranks. Both made weight, with the Filipino at 48.4 kilograms and Kataoka ... ... See more
AUBL Announces Historic Home-and-Away Season Featuring 18 Teams Across 11 Markets
The Philippines joins the Eastern Conference circuit as Asian university basketball prepares for a season spanning November 2026 to August 2027. The Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) is taking college basketball across borders, announcing a 2026–27 season featuring 18 university programs from 11 markets and a home-and-away format that the league describes as a first for Asian collegiate basketball. Unveiled on October 26, the season will feature 54 games across two conferences, with 12 teams eventually advancing to Championship Week in August 2027. For Filipino basketball fans, the Philippines will be part of the Eastern Conference’s home-and-away circuit alongside China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia, bringing international university competition onto campuses across the region. “This is a landmark moment for university basketball in Asia,” AUBL CEO Jay Li said. “For the first time, the continent’s best college teams will be tested home and away, and that changes everything.... ... See more
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Ginebra’s Game 1 Win: Defense Deserves the Credit, Not “8 vs. 5” Talk | Video
Ginebra earned its 104–95 victory over San Miguel in their Governors’ Cup quarterfinal opener, with Jordan Murphy and Scottie Thompson leading the way. In Powcast’s analysis, dismissing the result as “8 vs. 5” takes credit away from Ginebra’s defensive execution. The Gin Kings disrupted SMB’s offense and delivered the contributions they needed. But one win doesn’t settle the series. Pow still favors San Miguel, with the Beermen needing to involve June Mar Fajardo more and get stronger support from their guards. Ginebra has the early edge—SMB’s response will be the next big test. ... See more
Casimero, Huwag Hilahin Pababa: Ang Tunay na Suporta, Marunong Ding Pumuna (Video)
Suportado mo ba talaga ang isang boksingero kung puro “yes” ka na lang, kahit may dapat nang itama? Ito ang gusto kong linawin sa usapan tungkol kay John Riel Casimero. May isang fan niya na nag-message sa akin at nagsabing naiintindihan niya kung bakit ako pumupuna. Para sa kanya, alam niyang gusto ko lang ding mapabuti si Casimero. Nakakataba ng puso ang ganoong mensahe. Kasi sa dami ng nagagalit kapag may naririnig na kritisismo sa kanilang idolo, mayroon ding nakakaintindi: puwede kang maging supporter at magsabi ng masakit na katotohanan. Kasabay nito, may malaking laban tayong dapat abangan para kay Carl Jammes “Wonderboy” Martin, mga prediction sa Canelo card, at update tungkol kay Shakur Stevenson. Casimero: Suporta Hanggang Dulo, Pero Hindi Puro Papuri Nagsimula ang usapan sa larawang ipinadala sa akin at sa tanong ng isang concerned na viewer tungkol sa pangangatawan ni Casimero. Ang concern ko: kung may balak siyang lumaban sa December, handa ba siya sa paghahabol ng kondisy... ... See more
Powcast Picks! Canelo, Munguia, Espinoza, and Martin to Win!
🥊🔥 POWCAST PICKS ARE IN! AGREE OR DISAGREE? Powcast has locked in his predictions for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli card in Saudi Arabia—and he’s backing 🇵🇭 CARL JAMMES MARTIN to beat David Picasso by LATE TKO or DECISION! Kaya bang patunayan ni Carl na ready na siya for the bigger stage? At sa main event, Canelo pa rin ba—or will Mbilli prove Powcast wrong? 👀 🟥 POWCAST’S PREDICTIONS: 🥊 Canelo Alvarez over Christian Mbilli — Decision 🥊 Jaime Munguia over Nikita Zon — Decision 🥊 Rafael Espinoza over Ricardo Blandon — TKO 🇵🇭 Carl Jammes Martin over David Picasso — Late TKO or Decision 🥊 Reito Tsutsumi over Raymundo Rojas — TKO 🥊 Sultan Al-Mohammad over Erick Villegas — TKO 🥊 Bek Nurmaganbet over Marcos Vazquez — TKO 🥊 Carlos Emiliano over Flavius Biea — Decision 🥊 Bryan Leon over Hector Aguirre — TKO ❌ Lindolfo Delgado vs. Arthur Biyarslanov — Cancelled Siyam na picks—kaya bang mag-9–0 ni Powcast? Ilan ang tama, ilan ang sablay? 😂 👇 DROP YOUR PICKS! Sabi... ... See more
Ginebra’s Isaac Go Credits Murphy for Fajardo Preparation | Powcast Basketball Daily
Ginebra’s answer to June Mar Fajardo took shape against a different opponent in practice. Isaac Go’s preparation, Golden State’s growing trust in a rookie and Rain or Shine’s patience with a struggling shooter explain more than the scores. 1. Murphy gave Go a rehearsal for Fajardo’s physicality Jordan Murphy’s contribution to Ginebra began before the opening tip. Isaac Go told Spin’s Christian Jacinto that practicing against the import helped him prepare for Fajardo’s physical post game. Murphy could not reproduce Fajardo’s size, Go acknowledged, but the contact and repetition helped reinforce the discipline Ginebra needed. Go then supplied 14 points off the bench while helping a collective defense limit Fajardo to three points on 1 of 6 shooting. After our earlier coverage of Ginebra’s push toward the playoffs , this is a useful explanation of how another contributor emerged. Powcast’s reading: the value is bigger than Go’s scoring. Ginebra found size that could follow its d... ... See more
Shakur Stevenson Gets November Deadline for Muratalla. LOMA Plan? | Powcast Boxing Daily
Shakur Stevenson’s search for his next fight now has an opponent named by the WBO and a deadline attached. Elsewhere, Adam Azim’s reported eliminator runs into an unsettled title picture, while Abel Sanchez questions whether Lomachenko’s undisputed ambition can outrun the calendar. 1. Stevenson’s freedom to choose now meets a mandatory deadline Promotional freedom does not remove a champion’s obligations. The WBO ordered Stevenson and Raymond Muratalla to negotiate on Tuesday, with November 16 the deadline reported by BoxingScene’s Lance Pugmire. The organization’s own announcement identifies Muratalla as the designated mandatory challenger. There is no signed fight, date or venue in that development. This is a concrete change from the stalled possibilities described in our October 6 coverage of Stevenson’s negotiations with Devin Haney . Muratalla has relinquished his IBF lightweight belt and moved into the WBO’s top position at 140 pounds. A negotiated agreement would settle the... ... See more
