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Tyrese Maxey, Sixers praise Andre Drummond for his work on the floor

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers secured a thrilling 102-100 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, improving their season record to 7-4. The win featured strong contributions from across the roster, with veteran Andre Drummond providing a much-needed boost amid Joel Embiid’s intermittent absences.

Drummond, a two-time All-Star, has been outstanding recently. He posted 17 points and 12 rebounds against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, followed by 14 points and 13 rebounds in Tuesday’s win over the Celtics. With Embiid currently listed as day-to-day due to a right knee issue, the Sixers continue to lean on Drummond’s consistent performance.

While the team relies on Tyrese Maxey and others to lead on the floor, Drummond’s impact remains crucial. “He’s been great,” Maxey said of Drummond. “He’s been amazing, man. The stuff that he’s done has been really good. He’s rebounded the ball well. He’s shot the ball well. He’s done a good job, man. He’s protecting the paint. We’re glad to have him.”

Drummond also made a key defensive play late in the game against the Celtics. After Kelly Oubre Jr. gave the Sixers a 102-100 lead with 8.7 seconds left, Drummond switched onto Celtics guard Derrick White, knocked the ball away, forced a bobble, and disrupted a final buzzer attempt. It was an impressive display of hustle and presence.

“That was huge,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. “Those are just making plays. Drum’s got some quick hands every now and then, but obviously, it was a saving play for that possession. For sure.”

Overall, the Sixers received 22 points from Justin Edwards and 21 from Tyrese Maxey, but it was Drummond who continually came up with the big plays that helped secure the win.

“Big time,” Maxey added about Drummond. “He did a really good job. That’s what he does. He gets deflections, he’s disruptive, and we appreciate him for that.”

The Sixers now have two days off before facing the Detroit Pistons again on Friday in the NBA Cup rematch.
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Avila scores 18, Saint Louis beats Southeast Missouri State 92-67

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Robbie Avila’s 18 points helped Saint Louis defeat Southeast Missouri State 92-67 on Monday. Avila also contributed 11 rebounds for the Billikens, playing a key role in the team’s victory.

Amari McCottry scored 16 points, impressively shooting 7 of 8 from the field. Kellen Thames added 12 points, finishing 5 of 8 from the field.

For Southeast Missouri State, BJ Ward led the scoring with 16 points. Brendan Terry contributed 14 points and two steals, while Braxton Stacker added 12 points and three steals.

Saint Louis pulled away in the second half with a decisive 13-0 run, extending their seven-point lead to 20 points and securing the win.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
By The Associated Press.
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Blue Jays bounce back against Dodgers to even World Series after extra-inning marathon

The best-of-seven World Series is all even at two games apiece after the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from Monday’s epic 18-inning marathon to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

Both teams were running on fumes following the nearly seven-hour showdown, but Toronto’s offense came alive behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. The Dodgers took an early lead on a sacrifice fly from Enrique Hernández, but Guerrero Jr.’s two-run homer in the third inning put the Blue Jays ahead for good.

The Blue Jays’ victory came just hours after country music star Brad Paisley declared himself “Mr. More Baseball.” Paisley performed the national anthem before the marathon Game 3, which the Dodgers won 6-5 on Freddie Freeman’s homer that ended the game nearly seven hours after Paisley’s performance.

Shohei Ohtani, one of the Dodgers’ heroes this postseason, started Game 4 for Los Angeles. He pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs and striking out six. Ohtani made history just one night earlier, becoming the first player since 1906 to record four extra-base hits in a World Series game and reaching base nine times, tying a Series record.

For the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette delivered a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to extend the lead. Shane Bieber earned the win, pitching 5⅓ innings and allowing just one run. Ohtani was charged with the loss.

After Ohtani’s exit, the Dodgers used only three relievers, while the Blue Jays relied on four pitchers in total to close out the nine-inning win.

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Defending BCL champs Unicaja dominate Mersin

By Eurohoops team | info@eurohoops.net

Back-to-back Basketball Champions League (BCL) champions Unicaja are back, and they immediately showed their power in the 2025/26 Regular Season opener.

Defending BCL champions Unicaja secured a resounding 97-66 home win over Mersin Sports Club. Xavier Castaneda led the way with 17 points, while Kendrick Perry contributed 14. Tyler Kalinoski and Chris Duarte added 12 points each, and Tyson Perez along with Nihad Djedovic chipped in 10 points apiece.

Unicaja had 11 players on the scoring sheet and shot an impressive 18-of-34 from beyond the arc, showcasing their offensive firepower.

On the other side, Anthony Cowan stood out for Mersin with 17 points and four assists, being the only player to finish in double figures. Ben Bentil also contributed nine points for the visitors.

Unicaja dominated from the very start, winning the opening quarter 22-11 and extending their lead to 51-31 by halftime. By the end of the third quarter, the Malaga team held a commanding 23-point advantage, effectively putting the game out of reach.

Nonetheless, Ibon Navarro’s side continued to push until the final buzzer, finishing the game on a high note despite the wide margin.

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