Lakers Vs. Hornets, Game 5: Lakers Takes 3-2 Series Lead

Now this was the Lakers team everyone was expecting. They put an exclamation point on Game 5 of their best-of-seven series with the New Orleans Hornets. The  Lakers lead 3-2 as they head back to New Orleans for Game 6 on Thursday.

National Team versus Philippines Team: Smart Gilas against Barangay Ginebra (Game 4)

With Barangay Ginebra leading the series at 2-0, Smart Gilas had answered the call of their coach Rajko Toroman and stopped the momentum of Gin Kings, breaking the plan of sweeping them in 100-88 victory on Wednesday (2-1). The Nationals forced a rubber match as they meet today, Easter Sunday match at 6 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum.

“Our guys showed that they’re competitive; that they know how to play basketball. What makes me proud is the sportsmanship and fair play we bring in the game. No one can say we play dirty. We only play with our skills,” said Toroman.

Whatever Toroman was trying to imply, Ginebra Coach Jong Uichico refused to react.

“I respect Toroman and I want to avoid getting into a word war with him,” said Uichico.