CSKA Moscow beats Khimki to reach VTB finals

CSKA Moscow has won the right to defend its title in the VTB League finals series after overcoming Khimki Moscow Region in the semifinal series. The current Euroleague champs eased into the finals in surprisingly serene fashion considering this was a tricky Khimki team that reached the championship decider last year. However, CSKA Moscow swept…

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CEZ Nymburk wins 2016 Czech NBL Crown

CEZ Nymburk has once again asserted its dominance in the Czech Republic NBL by winning the 2016 league championship. They swept BK Decin 3-0 in the Finals series, en route to the organization’s record 13th title. They crushed their guests 102-53 in what would end up being an easy victory. It was a tough series…

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Olympiacos ties finals series against Panathinaikos

If the opening two games of the Greek championships finals series have shown us it is that Olympiacos Piraeus and Panathinaikos are equals, and that home court advantage means nothing. Panathinaikos snatched two point 81-83 win in Piraeus during Game 1, but Olympiacos returned the favour in Game 2 with a two point 66-68 success.…

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CSKA Moscow downs Khimki in VTB League semis opener

CSKA Moscow drew first blood in its VTB League semifinal series against Khimki Moscow Region by taking an 86-83 home win in Game 1 of the best of five series. This is the semifinal contest most have been looking forward to, a clash between last season’s finalists, two Euroleague giants, and the only two winners…

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VTB League: Unics Kazan edges Game 1 of semis

The VTB League semi-finals tipped off on Wednesday as Unics Kazan played host to Zenit St. Petersburg and emerged from a classic with a 94-93 home win. Unics was the season’s success story, finishing second during the Regular Season behind runaway leaders and recently crowned Euroleague champions CSKA Moscow. Speaking of the Moscow giant, CSKA…

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Velimir Perasovic Tempted by Anadolu Efes Istanbul

Velimir Perasovic has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey, TBL and Euroleague) for the 2016/2017 season and beyond. The Croatian tactician has previously coached the Istanbul club before, but this time it is something of a coup that Anadolu Efes enticed Velimir Perasovic back to the organization.…

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Thunder Stun Warriors 102-108, Take 1-0 Lead

Things just got a little bit more interesting as the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder took to the hardwood for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Yes, the Warriors had the homecourt advantage. Yes, they were the (all-time) best team of the regular season. Yes, they had their eyes on a…

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CSKA Moscow wins 7th Euroleague title

CSKA Moscow is once again the champion of Europe after taking out Fenerbahce Istanbul in the 2016 Euroleague final, a blistering end to the Final Four which produced one of the all-time classic finals. It was fitting that these two clubs contested the showpiece game, both CSKA and Fenerbahce had been the form teams of…

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Igokea Aleksandrovac marches to 4th straight Bosnian title

Igokea Aleksandrovac is a four peat champion of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I after the dominant club defended its title with a victory over Kakanj. The cruising 54-70 road win came in Game 4 of the title series, handing Igokea Aleksandrovac a 3-1 victory to take the championship. This is the fourth consecutive season…

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Anadolu Efes Istanbul wins BSL Regular Season

The Turkish BSL top flight has closed its Regular Season and after the final round of games Anadolu Efes Istanbul clinched the title. Of course, the season is not over in Turkey as Anadolu Efes Istanbul and the other clubs in the BSL top 8 will contest the Playoffs to crown the 2016 champion. Efes,…

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