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Shane Larkin, Anadolu Efes clinch home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs
Shane Larkin made history once again on Friday night and helped Anadolu Efes clinch the home-court advantage in the EuroLeague playoffs. Larkin became the first EuroLeague player ever to score 40 points a second time and tied his and Andrew Goudelock’s record with 10 three-pointers made. The American guard led his team to the 91-79…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow qualifies for the EuroLeague playoffs after triumph over Panathinaikos
CSKA Moscow decimated Panathinaikos in Athens (66-97) on Thursday night and secured its place in the EuroLeague playoffs. The Muscovites led for the majority of the night and cruised to an easy victory, improving their record to 19-9. The Muscovites became the fifth team that reaches the playoffs, after Anadolu Efes, Barcelona, Real Madrid and…
Read MoreMaccabi Tel-Aviv returns to the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time since 2015
Maccabi Tel-Aviv edged Anadolu Efes in a late thriller at home (77-75) and qualified for the EuroLeague playoffs for the first time since 2015. Maccabi raised its record to 19-8 and will play in the postseason for the first time in five years. The Turks, who were undefeated until now in 2020, fell to 23-4…
Read MoreShaq McKissic leads Olympiacos past Panathinaikos in EuroLeague classic
Shaq McKissic made his home debut in the EuroLeague with Olympiacos and led the “Reds” to the 81-78 victory over rivals Panathinaikos. In game where neither team led by more than eight points at any stage, McKissic made a stellar performance and helped Olympiacos remain alive in the playoff race. McKissic posted a game-high 22…
Read MoreCoronavirus outbreak forces leagues to cancel, postpone games
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world, international basketball leagues are adjusting their schedules to deal with the crisis. From Italy to China to Japan to South Korea and beyond, competitions are being moved behind closed doors, postponed or canceled. Other leagues, of course, may follow suit. The ASEAN Basketball League, a 10-team…
Read MoreReal Madrid collects 17th Spanish Liga ACB victory of season
Real Madrid maintained its solid form on Sunday, defeating Unicaja Malaga 92-88 in the Spanish Liga ACB. Coach Pablo Laso’s club earned the victory by building a comfortable lead and holding off the hosts down the stretch. Jaycee Carroll and Walter Tavares scored 17 points apiece for Real Madrid, with Tavares also pulling down nine…
Read MoreThe battle for the EuroLeague playoffs intensifies
Khimki, Zalgiris Kaunas and Fenerbahce claimed crucial victories in Round 26 and remained alive in the EuroLeague playoffs race. The Muscovites boosted their playoff hopes after decimating ASVEL Villeurbanne 108-79 at home. Alexey Shved was the star performer with a double-double of 24 points and 13 assists. Five more players scored in double figures for…
Read MoreBarcelona earns first win in Moscow since 2012; advances to the EuroLeague playoffs
Barcelona grabbed its seventh consecutive win and punched its ticket to the EuroLeague Playoffs by downing CSKA Moscow 80-82. The Catalans improved to 20-6 in the standings, clinching their spot in the postseason. On the other hand, the Muscovites dropped to 17-9 and are fifth in the standings. Nikola Mirotic led the winners with 23…
Read More2021 FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers: Georgia, Poland earn shock wins
Thad McFadden scored 33 points and Giorgi Shermadini poured in 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Georgia to a 94-90 Group E upset win over Serbia in 2021 FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers on Sunday in Belgrade. Indeed, it’s the first year of a four-year cycle after the 2020 FIBA World Cup and rosters aren’t…
Read MoreAnadolu Efes extends EuroLeague winning streak to 10 games
Anadolu Efes made another outstanding performance in the EuroLeague and earned its 10th straight win. The Turks dominated Bayern Munich on the road (63-88) and remained on top of the standings (22-3). Efes has already secured its place in the postseason. On the other hand, Bayern is still on the bottom of the standings, at…
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