Europe
Belgium pulls off the biggest upset so far at the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 by beating Spain
Belgium pulled off the upset of the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, bringing down Spain in an 83-73 thriller to move 2-1 in Group A. The tone was set from the very beginning as both teams went through offensive droughts against quality play on defense. However, the Belgian Lions scored 26 points in the last quarter to come out…
Read MoreGeorgia survives a double-overtime nail-biter against Turkey at FIBA Eurobasket 2022
In a game that featured numerous twists and turns, Georgia had the last word as the hosts beat Turkey 88-83 in Group A after two overtimes. The regulation went down to the wire, and the score was tied 66-66 with 34 seconds remaining. Alperen Sengun put Turkey up with a dunk off a beautiful Shane Larkin assist,…
Read MoreBosnia and Hercegovina shock reigning champs Slovenia at FIBA Eurobasket 2022
Bosnia and Hercegovina took a major step towards reaching the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Knockout Phase with a surprising 97-93 victory over reigning champs Slovenia. It was Bosnia and Hercegovina’s first-ever win over Slovenia, having lost their other three games against the fellow Balkan nation, with the last game dating back to EuroBasket 2005. Bosnia and Hercegovina are…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo spurs Greece to victory over Croatia at EuroBasket 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo spurred Greece to begin their campaign at FIBA EuroBasket 2022 with an 89-85 victory over Croatia on Friday. It was a game of two halves, with a dramatic conclusion. An early 17-2 run propelled Greece as much as 40-21 ahead in the second period. Then a rally from Croatia, who was a perfect 6-for-6 from the…
Read MoreHosts Germany beats France at FIBA EuroBasket 2022
Hosts Germany withstood the high expectations on the opening night of the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 and fended off France with a crucial 76-63 victory in Group B. An emotional evening in front of a sell-out crowd of 18,017 spectators started with the German Basketball Federation retiring the number 14 jersey of Dirk Nowitzki. A trio of players with…
Read MoreFinland first European team to book spot at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
Finland became the first team from Europe to lock up a ticket to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after a series of results on the final day of Window 4 of the European Qualifiers went their way. Finland will make their second appearance at the FIBA World Cup after finishing 22nd in their debut…
Read MoreBosnia and Herzegovina shocks France after double overtime thriller in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
Bosnia and Herzegovina rode a rollercoaster of emotions and prevailed in a 96-90 double overtime thriller over France in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers. In a showdown of teams who will face off in the Group Phase of the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, France fell behind by 18 points in the first quarter but put…
Read MoreSerbia overcomes Greece in titanic overtime battle in front of record crowd
Serbia got their bid to reach next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup back on track with an important 100-94 overtime triumph against Greece in front of a European Qualifiers record crowd of 19,150. In a battle of two recent back-to-back NBA MVPs, Nikola Jokic prevailed over Giannis Antetokounmpo as bottom beat top to open up…
Read MoreFrance cruises past the Czech Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
France was unfazed by a long break at halftime and used a big start to the second half for a comfortable 95-60 win at home over the Czech Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers. Spurred on by a sold-out crowd of 14,200 in the Parisian Accor Arena, Vincent Collet’s France team allowed just…
Read MoreLithuania fends off Hungary in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers
Lithuania survived a tougher than expected fight in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers as they fended off Hungary 88-78 on the road in a Group K nail-biter. The teams came into the game knowing they would face off in Group B of the FIBA EuroBasket in Cologne in a few weeks. Lithuania’s…
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