Real Madrid is the 2019 ACB Champion

By Latest Basketball News | June 22, 2019 |

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in Game 4 of the Spanish ACB Finals (68-74) and claimed the title. The “Whites” won the series 3-1 and earned the title for a second straight time and 35th overall. Real Madrid were in front from the beginning (21-22, 33-37) and never looked back. Pablo Laso saw his players lead…

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VTB Finals: CSKA Moscow close to another title

By Latest Basketball News | June 8, 2019 |

Friday night action in the VTB Finals saw CSKA Moscow inch towards another title. CSKA rallied past Khimki at home in Game 2 (103-92), coming one step away from the title (2-0). The “Bear” made a great start (19-4) and ended the first half in front by 18 (55-37). Yet, Khimki attempted to turn things…

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Brandon Davies added by FC Barcelona

By Latest Basketball News | June 4, 2019 |

FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain – Liga Endesa) is strengthening its roster for the ACB playoffs with the recent addition of Brandon Davies (208 cm, BYU’13). His addition to the team will bolster their frontcourt rotation for the semifinals. Davies just recently completed a successful 2018-19 campaign playing for 2019 Lithuanian League champions B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas…

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Barcelona triumphs in ACB playoffs opener

By Latest Basketball News | June 1, 2019 |

Game 1 of the ACB playoffs saw Barcelona make a dominant performance and crush Badalona on Friday night (87-61). After a balanced first half (35-31), Barcelona took over. The “Blaugrana” played very well both offensively and defensively. Thanks to a 25-15 run in the third quarter, they earned a double-digit lead (60-46). City rivals Badalona…

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Valencia triumphs over Barcelona

By Latest Basketball News | May 11, 2019 |

Valencia rallied past Barcelona on Friday night (72-78) and earned a big road win, maintaining a top four push in the ACB. Thanks to this victory, Valencia extended its winning streak in the ACB Liga Endesa to five games. Following a balanced first half (31-30), the match was decided in the final minutes. The Catalans…

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Joventut Upsets Barcelona at ACB

By CJ Clarkson | April 29, 2019 |

Round 29 of the Spanish Liga ACB was played out over the weekend and there was no lack of exciting basketball for diehard fans of Spanish hoops. One of the most important and interesting games of the round was a stunning upset by Divina Seguros Juventut Badalona over league-leading FC Barcelona Lassa, 89-77. The game…

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EuroLeague: Anadolu Efes Blows Out FC Barcelona

By CJ Clarkson | April 25, 2019 |

Anadolu Efes Istanbul posted the biggest blowout victory of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague playoffs so far, destroying FC Barcelona Lassa 68-102 in Game 3 on Wednesday night. They now have a 2-1 advantage in their quarterfinal series. CSKA Moscow also recorded a win on Wednesday, downing Kirolbet Baskonia Vitoria, 77-84. This makes it four Game-3…

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Barcelona survives Zaragoza

By Latest Basketball News | April 14, 2019 |

Yesterday night, Barcelona came back from a 14-point deficit and defeated Zaragoza on the road (86-91). Thanks to this win, the Catalans remained on top of the ACB standings (23-4). Zaragoza made a great start and took a 14-point lead early in the second quarter (23-37). But, the visiting “Blaugrana” turned things around and cut…

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FC Barcelona Wins El Clasico at Liga ACB

By CJ Clarkson | March 25, 2019 |

On Sunday fans of Spanish hoops were treated to a special game in Round 24 action of the Liga ACB. There were several exciting games on tap but none drew as much attention as the latest chapter of the El Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona Lassa. Real Madrid hosted their long-time rivals and…

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