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Hapoel 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 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…
Read MoreSergio Llull, Real Madrid stun Anadolu Efes to force Game 4 in EuroLeague playoffs
Sergio Llull was unstoppable and helped Real Madrid edge Anadolu Efes in Game 3 of the EuroLeague playoffs (80-76) and remain alive in the series. The “Whites” made a stellar performance in the final part of the match and came back from a 12-point deficit (64-76) to seal the deal. Playing very well on both…
Read MoreMonaco takes the lead in Eurocup final series
AS Monaco took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three 7DAYS EuroCup Finals series, which now moves to Russia for Game 2 on Friday – and, if necessary, Game 3 – in Kazan. Monaco seeks to win its first continental trophy. UNICS must win both remaining games to win the EuroCup for the second time. AS…
Read MoreCrvena Zvezda secures 1st place in ABA regular season ahead of playoffs
Crvena Zvezda Belgrade has sealed 1st place in the Adriatic League regular season ahead of the Playoffs. The Serb team triumphed on the road against Zadar from Croatia in the final round of the regular season. The red-and-whites knew before the match that only a win would secure them the top spot on the standings, so…
Read MoreHouston Rockets guard John Wall to miss rest of season, per report
Houston Rockets guard John Wall has had his fair share of setbacks with regards to injuries. For instance, he was on the shelf the past season and a half due to heel and Achilles tendon issues. Additionally, the five-time All-Star was out of the rotation this season with swelling in his left knee. As if…
Read MoreIroni Ness Ziona wins FIBA Europe Cup
Ironi Ness Ziona relied on several key contributors to mount a second-half comeback and defeat Arged BMSLAM Stal 82-74 in the FIBA Europe Cup final on Sunday in Tel Aviv. Veteran head coach Brad Greenberg’s club became the third Israeli team to capture an international tournament trophy. The others? Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.…
Read MoreAlba Berlin dismantles Bayern 100-62!
Defending champion Alba Berlin has made a clear statement in the German BBL. Bayern had no chance. The third quarter-final game in the Euroleague awaits on Wednesday. With a debacle in the Bundesliga, the basketball players of FC Bayern Munich go into the third Euroleague playoff game against Olimpia Milan on Wednesday. The hoped-for self-confidence…
Read MoreFC Barcelona fights back to remain alive in EuroLeague playoffs
FC Barcelona survived an overtime thriller against Zenit Saint Petersburg and remained alive in the EuroLeague playoff series. The Catalans managed to bounced back from their loss in Game 1 and defeated the Russians at home (81-78) to even the series (1-1). The hosts led by nine at halftime (38-29), but the visitors came back…
Read MoreIroni Ness Ziona in FIBA Europe Cup Final
Wayne Selden’s go-ahead three-pointer with 9.5 seconds remaining proved decisive as Israeli team Ironi Ness Ziona edged a dramatic duel to defeat BC Parma 81-80 to reach the FIBA Europe Cup Final. Having seen an 11-point advantage wiped out in the first half, Ness Ziona had to dig deep to prevail in an exciting finish in front…
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