Recaps
CSKA Moscow ends Real Madrid 13-game undefeated streak in the EuroLeague
CSKA Moscow edged Real Madrid on Tuesday night and put an end to the “Whites” 13-game undefeated streak in the EuroLeague. It was another EuroLeague classic at the Megasport Arena in Moscow, which was decided in the final seconds. The Muscovites played excellent defensively and came back from a double-digit deficit in the first half…
Read MoreShane Larkin, Anadolu Efes remain on top of the EuroLeague
Shane Larkin made another stellar performance in the EuroLeague and led Anadolu Efes past Barcelona (82-86). Larkin posted a game-high 26 points, five rebounds, five assists and a PIR of 35. The American guard helped his team remain on top of the standings (15-3). On the other hand, the “Blaugrana” dropped to third, with a…
Read MoreReal Madrid claims record-breaking 13th straight EuroLeague win
Real Madrid defeated Zalgiris Kaunas at the Wizink Center (88-82) and extended its winning streak in the EuroLeague to 13 games. It’s a new record in the latest EuroLeague format and also a repeat of Real Madrid’s record of 13 straight wins from the 2013-14 season. The “Whites” claimed their 15th win in the EuroLeague…
Read MoreShane Larkin saves the day for Andalou Efes in overtime
Shane Larkin delivered the final-play heroics for Andalou Efes in Sunday’s overtime thriller against Pinar Karsiyaka. With time winding down, the American point guard drove down the middle of the lane and released a shot, beating the buzzer and Pinar Karsiyaka 82-80. The 2019 Turkish League Finals MVP paced Efes with 21 points and grabbed…
Read MoreReal Madrid claims 12th straight EuroLeague win to remain on top
Real Madrid earned another victory in the EuroLeague (77-87 against ASVEL Villeurbanne) and extended its unbeaten record to 12 games. Despite playing without five key players (Gabriel Deck, Jaycee Carroll, Felipe Reyes, Anthony Randolph, Sergio Llull), the “Whites” led for the majority of the night and cruised to the victory. This was the 12th consecutive…
Read MoreNando De Colo, Fenerbahce spoil Vassilis Spanoulis career night
Fenerbahce superstar Nando De Colo made a stellar performance and overshadowed the historic achievement of Vassilis Spanoulis. De Colo posted a game-high 32 points (11/17 shooting) and led the Turks to the triumph over the “Reds”. Fenerbahce earned an 87-96 victory and snapped a four-game losing streak, improving to 6-11. On the other hand, Olympiacos…
Read MoreABA League: Mega Bemax upsets FMP, Crvena Zvezda a no-show
It was a surprising Monday night in the ABA League with two games supposedly locked and loaded to close out Round 13. Unfortunately, a key clash between Buducnost Voli Podgorica and Crvena Zvezda Beograd was not able to take place. The game, scheduled for 18:00 at Moraca Sports Hall, was not able to be played…
Read MoreMirotic powers Barcelona passed Real Madrid at Liga Endesa
It was an exciting send-off for 2019 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday. Fans were treated to nothing but the best basketball had to offer. On tap was an El Clasico matchup between perennial rivals, FC Barcelona Lassa and Real Madrid. It was, as expected, a packed-stadium affair. Thanks to Real Madrid nursing injured…
Read MoreThree-way tie atop Turkish Airlines EuroLeague standings
Round 16 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is officially in the books and it’s not much of a surprise that there’s a three-team logjam atop of the standings. On Friday, FC Barcelona Lassa bested Olympiacos Piraeus at home 90-80 to keep in stride with Anadolu Efes Istanbul and Real Madrid. All three clubs now have…
Read MoreCSKA tops Armani Exchange Milano 78-76 in EuroLeague
Round 16 of the 2019-20 season in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague kicked off on Thursday with five games. Real Madrid and Anadolu Efes each bagged wins against their respective opponents to stay tied for the league lead with a 13-3 record. FC Barcelona Lassa plays tonight against Olympiacos and will get a chance to keep…
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