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Crisis continues as Los Angeles Lakers stumble out of play-in position
The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled out of the play-in position after Tuesday night’s 128-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. It is the first time it has happened since the first week of the regular season, The Lakers trailed by as many as 37 points as Luka Doncic recorded a 30-point triple-double through the first three quarters (34 points, 12 rebounds,…
Read MoreIllawarra Hawks shock NBL leader Melbourne United
The Illawarra Hawks signaled their intentions of what their full capabilities are this NBL season by delivering an imposing 92-77 road win over the table-topping Melbourne United at John Cain Arena on Sunday. With South East Melbourne and Tasmania nipping at their heels, it was a vital win for the Hawks, and it moves them…
Read MoreNorth Carolina ends Saint Peter’s run and sets up final four clash with arch-rival Duke
North Carolina has ended Saint Peter’s dance after a 69-49 win. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks were the story of the NCAA Tournament. That’s because they are the first 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight. The Peacocks, whose 10-game win streak ended, moved the ball well and got plenty of good looks over the first…
Read MoreImportant milestones in Euroleague round 32
Whether reaching important milestones or staying alive, it was a big night for every winner in four games on Friday to close Round 32. AS Monaco 78-68 Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz Monaco improved its chances of reaching the playoffs – and eliminated a potential opponent in that race – by downing Baskonia by 78-68 at home…
Read MoreBasketball Champions League Quarter-Finals field complete
The Basketball Champions League Quarter-Finals competitors have been confirmed, following the completion of the last Round of 16 games on Wednesday evening. Eight (8) clubs have qualified for the next competition phase, with no less than six (6) countries and leagues represented. Those teams are (alphabetically): BAXI Manresa (ESP), Hapoel U-NET Holon (ISR), Lenovo Tenerife (ESP), MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (GER), SIG Strasbourg (FRA), Tofas Bursa (TUR), Unicaja (ESP), U-BT Cluj-Napoca (ROU)…
Read MoreCedevita and Ulm clinch Eurocup playoff berths
The regular season is nearing its completion, and Wednesday of Round 16 saw Cedevita win to clinch a playoff berth. Ulm, which triumphed on Tuesday, also advanced thanks to Wednesday’s results. Frutti Extra Bursaspor 92-89 Valencia Basket Bursaspor took a big step towards reaching the playoffs by knocking off Valencia 92-89 at home in Group…
Read MoreThree games complete Euroleague Round 31
Zalgiris Kaunas 68-72 LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne ASVEL snapped an eight-game losing streak by topping Zalgiris 68-72 on the road. Elie Okobo led the winners with 21 points, including three clutch threes in the fourth quarter, and teenager Victor Wembanyama posted 14 points and five blocks. Edgaras Ulanovas paced Zalgiris with 15 points, and Arturas Milaknis…
Read MoreDefending NCAA Champ Baylor out, despite epic come-back
Baylor, the reigning NCAA Tournament champion, is the first No. 1 seed to fall in this year’s Big Dance. No. 8 seed North Carolina knocked off No. 1 seed Baylor 93-86 in overtime after Baylor made a run at the biggest comeback ever from a second-half deficit in an NCAA Tournament game. North Carolina led…
Read MoreTwo big home wins for Spanish Euroleague teams
Two games to end Round 30 restored Barcelona to first place in the standings and gave another Spanish team, Baskonia, its third straight victory. Bitci Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 85-68 ALBA Berlin Baskonia continued its late-season surge by fending off ALBA 85-68 at home for its third straight victory. Baskonia started the fourth quarter with a 15-4…
Read MoreSaint Peter’s shock Kentucky in first round of NCAA tournament
Saint Peter’s did the impossible. They beat the Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Saint Peter’s wasn’t supposed to stand a chance against the Wildcats. Not a program from a school in Jersey City, New Jersey, with an enrollment of about 2,300 students, that plays in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference…
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