Archive for 2021
Anthony Ireland to Hydro Truck
Anthony Ireland (178 cm, G) has signed in the Polish EBL. The American point guard will join Hydro Truck Radom. Ireland played this season in the Hungarian A Division. There, he played 16 games and averaged 13.9 ppg and 4.9 assists for Kormend. That team also played Europe Cup and Ireland averaged 14.7 ppg and…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder out 10-14 days, per report
The Los Angeles Lakers were a top-four team in the western conference during the first half of the season. However, things have changed a bit since that time. For example, Anthony Davis — the Lakers’ second-leading scorer and top defender — went down with an injury. LeBron James was also out of the rotation for…
Read MoreTravis Trice on move to Promitheas
Travis Trice II (185 cm; PG) is leaving Galatasaray to become a new player for Promitheas, a Greek League squad. Travis Trice is averaging 12.7 points and 4.4 rebounds for Galatasaray. He joined the Turkish club in December. The Michigan State alum averaged a team-best 15.3 points as a college senior in the 2014-15 season.
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo outduels Kevin Durant
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 49 points in a memorable duel with Kevin Durant, who had 42 points, on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks edged the visiting Brooklyn Nets 117-114. The two-time defending NBA MVP sparked the hosts with 21-for-36 shooting from the field, including 4 of 8 from beyond the 3-point arc. Durant was 16-for-33 and knocked…
Read MoreGuangdong completes CBA Finals three-peat
The Guangdong Southern Tigers won their third consecutive Chinese Basketball Association Finals title on Sunday, beating the Liaoning Flying Leopards 110-103 in overtime in the decisive Game 3. Guangdong captured its 11th overall CBA crown. Game 3 was a pulse-rising contest in crunch time. The Flying Leopards’ Guo Ailun missed the second of two free…
Read MoreBayern Munich, Zenit Saint Petersburg tie EuroLeague playoff series to force Game 5
Bayern Munich and Zenit Saint Petersburg evened their respective EuroLeague playoff series and forced a must-win Game 5 next week. The Bavarians came back from a double-digit deficit against Armani Milano and earned the 85-82 win in a late thriller at Audi Dome. Bayern trailed by 10 at halftime (40-50), but outscored Armani 45-32 in…
Read MoreReal Madrid forces Game 5 vs Anadolu Efes behind Usman Garuba’s career night
Usman Garuba made an incredible performance and led Real Madrid past Anadolu Efes in Game 4 of the EuroLeague playoff series. Garuba posted EuroLeague career highs of 24 points, 12 rebounds and 30 PIR, helping Real Madrid even the series (82-76) and force a Game 5. “I always trust in my team and my teammates,…
Read MoreHapoel Holon wins Balkan league
Israeli team Hapoel Holon caputered the Balkan league title after defeating Bulgarian team Plovdiv in the final 91-75. Plovdiv started strong and held the lead for the first three quarters. But Hapoel Holon then started a lockdown defense and limited Plovdiv to just 9 points in the final quarter, while scoring timely baskets to take…
Read MoreGuangdong beats Liaoning in CBA Finals opener
The Guangdong Southern Tigers began their quest for a third consecutive league championship by beating the Liaoning Flying Leopards 88-83 in the Chinese Basketball Association Finals opener on Tuesday in Zhuji, Zhejiang province. Guangdong coach Du Feng commended his players for their strong defensive effort in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. “I repeatedly emphasized…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow becomes first team to officially qualify for the EuroLeague Final Four
CSKA Moscow officially became the first team that clinches its spot in the 2021 EuroLeague Final Four. The Muscovites rallied past Fenerbahce in Game 3 of the EuroLeague playoffs (68-85) and swept the series (3-0) to advance to the Final Four. The visitors trailed by 12 early in the game (12-0), but recovered after that…
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