Posts Tagged ‘CSKA Moscow’
Khimki stuns Real Madrid to snap 17-game EuroLeague losing streak
The biggest upset of the EuroLeague season took place in Moscow, where Khimki stunned Real Madrid and returned to the winning track. Alexey Shved hit the game-winning two-pointer (with 17 seconds to go) and helped the Russians snap a 17-game losing streak (78-77). On the other hand, the “Whites” continue to struggle and lost for…
Read MoreOlympiacos suffers sixth straight EuroLeague defeat for the first time in 16 years
The downfall of Olympiacos continues in the EuroLeague, after the “Reds” suffered their sixth straight defeat for the first time in 16 years. Olympiacos attempted to make another epic comeback against CSKA Moscow, but came up short in the end. The Greeks trailed by 25 (26-51) early in the third quarter and by 16 early…
Read MoreFenerbahce extends winning streak to 10 games to maintain EuroLeague top four push
Fenerbahce continued its unstoppable run in the EuroLeague and extended its winning streak to 10 games, maintaining a top four push. The Turks survived a late thriller against ALBA Berlin and protected their home court to win the game (89-85). Even though the hosts earned a double-digit lead early in the second half, the Germans…
Read MoreMichael Eric switches to CSKA
Michael Eric (210 cm, C/F) is leaving Turkey and signed in Russia. There he will join the mighty CSKA squad coached by Dimitris Itoudis. CSKA is in the middle of a great season by most people’s standards, but the management of CSKA expects more. CSKA is currently second in the Euroleague with a 16-8 record.…
Read MoreValencia spoils Mike James’ EuroLeague career night to remain alive in playoff race
Mike James had a career night in the EuroLeague, but Valencia stood tall and earned a much-needed victory in its effort to enter the playoff zone. Valencia and CSKA Moscow fought tooth and nail for the win at La Fonteta, with the Spaniards prevailing in double overtime. Despite the hosts leading by 15 in the…
Read MoreBayern Munich stuns CSKA Moscow to maintain EuroLeague top four push
Bayern Munich upset CSKA Moscow on the road (66-69) and maintained its top four push in the EuroLeague. In a hard-fought battle in Moscow, the Bavarians were down by 10 after three quarters (60-50). Yet, the visitors bounced back and outscored the Muscovites 6-19 in the fourth quarter to earn the victory. As a result,…
Read MoreMarius Grigonis’ game-winner keeps Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague playoff zone
Marius Grigonis hit the game-winner against Valencia and kept Zalgiris Kaunas within the playoff zone in the EuroLeague. Zalgiris led by seven with 43 seconds to go in the contest (70-77). Yet, Valencia went on an 8-0 run and took the lead, with 3.3 seconds left. After a Zalgiris timeout, Grigonis hit the jumper at…
Read MoreFenerbahce extends EuroLeague winning streak to six games
Fenerbahce maintained its excellent form in the EuroLeague, thanks to its 83-89 road win over CSKA Moscow. In a late thriller that was decided in crunch time, Fenerbahce stood tall and sealed its sixth straight win in the EuroLeague. With no team claiming a significant lead throughout the game, Nando De Colo (22 points) and…
Read MoreBarcelona rallies past CSKA Moscow to sweep EuroLeague season series
Barcelona made an emphatic statement in Moscow and rallied past fellow EuroLeague powerhouse CSKA (75-88). The Catalans outscored the Muscovites 34-46 in the second half and cruised to the win. Cory Higgins was the top scorer for the winners, with 25 points against his former team. Barcelona improved to 14-6 in the EuroLeague standings and…
Read MoreMike James, CSKA Moscow end Zalgiris Kaunas’ six-game EuroLeague winning streak
Mike James and CSKA Moscow put an end to the six-game winning streak of Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague. James finished the game with 21 points and helped the Muscovites rally past the Lithuanians at home (83-73). CSKA were in front by 13 at halftime (45-32), but Zalgiris came back and cut the deficit to…
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