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Real Madrid snaps three-game losing streak in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid earned the 77-81 victory over Maccabi Tel-Aviv on Thursday night and snapped its three-game losing streak in the EuroLeague. The “Whites” improved to 16-6 and remained close to the top of the EuroLeague standings. On the other hand, the Israelis saw their undefeated streak at home come to an end and dropped to…
Read MoreReal Madrid suffers third straight loss in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid lost to the league leaders Anadolu Efes at home (75-80) and suffered their third straight loss in the EuroLeague. It was a late thriller at the Wizink Center in Madrid, where the “Whites” came back from a nine-point deficit early in the fourth quarter (55-64). Yet, the Turks stood tall and sealed the…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow extends EuroLeague winning streak to four games
CSKA Moscow rallied past Valencia at home on Thursday night (81-70) and extended its EuroLeague winning streak to four games. The Muscovites were in front for the majority of the game; they led by as many as 14 points late in the game (74-60) and sealed the deal. CSKA earned its fourth straight win in…
Read MoreTravis Trice inks contract with Brescia
Accomplished playmaker Travis Trice (Michigan State) has departed French club SIG Strasbourg and joined the Italian League’s Germani Basket Brescia in recent days. The 183-cm point guard has had extensive playing time in the NBA G League (formerly known as the NBA Development League) and Australia’s NBL. In the 2016-17 campaign, he averaged 14.3 points…
Read MoreTraevon Jackson accepts offer from Norrkoping
Point guard Traevon Jackson (University of Wisconsin) is on the move to the Norrkoping Dolphins of the Swedish League. In the 2018-19 season, Jackson starred for BK Slavia Zilina in Slovakia. Jackson contributed 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, along with 1.8 steals in 36 contests. The 27-year-old floor leader’s father, Jim Jackson, had…
Read MoreStephen Dennis joins Racing Luxembourg
Veteran shooting guard Stephen Dennis (Kutztown University) has finalized a contract with Racing Luxembourg. The 32-year-old suited up for Elitzur Ironi Netanya of the Israeli National League last season. He posted averages of 17.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31 games. The 198-cm Dennis was the 2010 NCAA Division II Player of the…
Read MoreDorell Wright leaves BC Igokea
Former NBA first-round draft pick Dorell Wright has left BC Igokea after a short stint with the ABA League team. In the ABA League, the 34-year-old American forward appeared in eight games for the Bosnian club this season. He averaged 3.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists. It was Wright’s second stint with Igokea. He…
Read MoreShane Larkin keeps Anadolu Efes on top of the EuroLeague
Shane Larkin had a stellar performance in the EuroLeague yesterday and led Anadolu Efes to a triumph over ASVEL Villeurbanne (101-74). Larkin was unstoppable again; he went for a game-high 29 points (9/13 shooting), six rebounds, seven assists and a PIR of 45. His team, Anadolu Efes, never trailed in the game and led by…
Read MoreReal Madrid suffers second straight loss in the EuroLeague
Real Madrid lost to Khimki on the road on Thursday night (102-94) and suffered its second straight loss in the EuroLeague. Two days after being defeated by CSKA Moscow (60-55), the “Whites” lost for a second consecutive time. Real Madrid saw Khimki take control after the first quarter and never look back. The Russians led…
Read MorePanathinaikos maintains playoff push in the EuroLeague
Panathinaikos rallied past Bayern Munich at home (98-83) and maintained a playoff push in the EuroLeague. The “Greens” made an excellent start and opened the game on a 19-2 run. The Bavarians, though, turned things around and took the lead in the third quarter (61-70). Panathinaikos reacted and went on a 21-2 run to seal…
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