Posts Tagged ‘Barcelona’
UCAM Murcia Upsets FC Barcelona at Liga ACB
There were more than a handful of exciting games in Round 21 of the Liga ACB 2018-19 regular season. Out of the lot, you could consider one the most eye-opening was UCAM Murcia’s 71-70 upset over league-leading FC Barcelona Lassa. Despite the loss, Barca maintains the league’s pole position with a 17-4 record. It was…
Read MoreFC Barcelona Keeps Hold on Liga ACB Top Spot
Round 17 of the 2018-19 season in the Spanish Liga ACB (Liga Endesa) was completed on Sunday, January 20th. And while there were but a few surprises in the results, one of the most critical games played was a showdown between two top-4 teams. League leaders FC Barcelona faced off against third-placer Kirolbet Baskonia Vitoria…
Read MoreUpsets Plague Top Teams in Liga ACB
FC Barcelona Lassa held on to their leadership position in the Liga ACB on Sunday, but their dominance over the domestic Spanish League was challenged after a 78-73 upset loss to fourth-ranked Unicaja Malaga. This was their second defeat on the season, taking them to 10-2. Three formidable teams are hot on their heels with…
Read MoreRivalries Renewed in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Tilt
Round 12 of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague tipped off on Thursday, December 13th and the five games played were highlighted by a couple of domestic rivalries that were played out in this league’s setting. Spanish and Russian hoops fans were in for an extra treat as some local rivals took to the hardwood to settle…
Read MoreTurkish Airlines EuroLeague: Buducnost Upsets Barcelona
Turkish Airlines EuroLeague action resumed on Thursday, November 6th and Round 11 got underway with five games. The fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers just ended and we’re all set to resume professional basketball competition from all over the World. One of the more interesting games was a come-from-behind upset victory by Buducnost…
Read MoreReal Madrid, Barcelona Still Perfect At Liga Endesa
Liga Endesa, the domestic Spanish basketball league, has completed five rounds of the 2018-19 regular season and only two teams remain undefeated. They are none other than El Clasico rivals, FC Barcelona Lassa (5-0) and Real Madrid (5-0). Both clubs have shown to be resilient and productive in the early goings of this fresh and…
Read More2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and 10 burning questions
The 2018 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague starts this week and will be more balanced and competitive than ever before. All teams made many changes to their roster and are still working on their playing style and tactics. Certainly, they will need some time to adjust and reach their peak performance. After all, it is all about…
Read MoreFC Barcelona Opens 2018-19 With Win At ACB
The Spanish ACB or Liga Endesa welcomed the 2018-19 regular season on September 27th. FC Barcelona Lassa tipped things off with an easy victory over Herbalife Gran Canaria 98-78. This is the first game of the league for Round 1 with two more games to be played later this evening. Unicaja Malaga will take on…
Read MoreJaka Blazic added by FC Barcelona
Jaka Blazic (196 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Blazic is a 28-year-old Slovenian international basketball player who has been a member of the Slovenian National Team since 2013. Blazic has had some solid experience playing for Spanish clubs. He…
Read MoreArtem Pustovyi joins FC Barcelona
Artem Pustovyi (218 cm) is a recent addition to the roster of FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa) for the 2018-19 season. He is a 26-year-old Ukrainian international player who has been a member of the Ukrainian National Team since 2012. Pustovyi spent the last two seasons suiting up for Rio Natura Obradoiro CAB (Spain-Liga Endesa).…
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