Posts by CJ Clarkson
Unics Kazan wins 1st game in Eurocup quarterfinals
In a big battle between old rivals and former 7DAYS EuroCup champions, UNICS Kazan struck first in the best-of-three quarterfinals series by downing Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar 94-88 at home in Game 1 on Monday. UNICS leads the series 1-0 and needs one more victory to reach the semifinals. UNICS hit 19 three-pointers, a new record…
Read MoreOhio sends reigning NCAA Champion Virginia home
Virginia’s reign as national champion got a one-year extension thanks to COVID-19. But its title defense didn’t last long once NCAA tournament play resumed. No. 13 seed Ohio stunned the fourth-seeded Cavaliers on Saturday, sending Virginia home without a win in this year’s NCAA tournament. This is the second time in Virginia’s past three tournament…
Read MoreCOVID-19 disrupts NCAA Tournament. Again
The NCAA men’s tournament lost its first game to the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday night. The NCAA ruled that No. 7 Oregon’s first-round matchup with No. 10 VCU will be considered a no contest due to “COVID-19 protocols” within the Rams’ program. The announcement came just hours before the game was set to tip at Indiana Farmers…
Read MoreLeBron James injured. Out indefinitely
LeBron James had an ankle sprain in the game against the Atlanta Hawks and is out indefinitely. James exited the Lakers’ 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first half after a collision with Solomon Hill. LeBron James immediately shouted in pain and rolled off the court, clutching his right leg. The Lakers called timeout to check on the 18-year…
Read MoreNBA, NBPA Agree to Relax COVID-19 Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated People
As vaccines ramp up across the country and within the NBA in an effort to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, the league has reportedly agreed to ease certain restrictions. According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association decided they will relax restrictions for those in the league who have been fully vaccinated. Teams were informed…
Read More7DAYS EuroCup Quarterfinals pairings, calendar set
Eight teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2021 7DAYS EuroCup crown. The quarterfinals will be in a best-of-three format, just like all the remaining series in the EuroCup playoffs. The opening games of each quarterfinal series will be played on Monday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 23, on the home courts of the…
Read MoreLakeland Magic wins NBA G League Championship
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Delaware Blue Coats, 97-78, in the NBA G League Finals presented by YouTube TV. It’s the first championship in franchise history. Throughout the season, the Lakeland Magic performed like one of the best teams in the NBA G League, and now, the…
Read MoreBasketball Championsleague Play-Offs Week 2 Tuesday roundup
Hereda San Pablo Burgos, ERA Nymburk, and Hapoel Unet-Credit Holon all claimed on Tuesday their second victory in as many games in the Play-Offs and went top of their respective groups. Burgos scored a century as they rolled over Spanish rivals Lenovo Tenerife. Nymburk snatched a last-gasp victory over Dinamo Sassari, while Holon prevailed at…
Read MoreThree Trade Targets That The Raptors May Look To Pursue
There never seemed to be much doubt coming into the 2020-21 NBA season that it would be an unusual campaign for the Toronto Raptors. The 2019 NBA champions were forced to play outside Canada (home games were in Florida), and there are still so many questions regarding the direction that the team could be going…
Read MoreFirst loss for Anadolu Efes
Anadolu Efes has lost the first game this season in the Turkish Basketball league. Afyon Belediye put an end to the 22-game winning streak by beating Efes with 103-85. Aside from the 22-game winning streak in the Turkish Basketball league Anadolu Efes has also won eight games in a row in the Euroleague, which effectively…
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