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Baskonia makes wild comeback over Zenit Saint Petersburg to maintain EuroLeague playoff push
Baskonia made one of the biggest comebacks in EuroLeague history and survived a late thriller over Zenit Saint Petersburg, remaining alive in the playoff race. The Basques were down by 13 points at halftime (45-32) and trailed by 14 (72-58) midway through the fourth quarter, coming close to a painful defeat. However, they turned things…
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 MoreAnadolu Efes climbs to 2nd in the EuroLeague standings after eighth straight win
Anadolu Efes continued its unstoppable run in the EuroLeague and extended its winning streak to eight games, maintaining a top four push. Efes played excellent on both ends of the floor and decimated Maccabi Tel-Aviv on the road (66-90), climbing to second in the EuroLeague standings. The Turks took control from the opening tip and…
Read MoreKansas, Virginia, and Duke pull out of Tournament
A year to the day after COVID-19 brought the college basketball postseason to a halt, the pandemic continues to disrupt the sport, with three premier programs forced to abandon their conference tournaments because of positive coronavirus tests. No. 16 Virginia — the most recent national champion — and No. 11 Kansas were forced out of…
Read MoreKevin Punter’s career high leads Armani Milano to first EuroLeague road win over CSKA Moscow in more than a decade
Kevin Punter went for a new career high in the EuroLeague and helped Armani Milano rally past CSKA Moscow on the road (76-84) and maintain a top four push. Punter exploded for a career-high 32 points (9/16 shooting), as Armani dominated CSKA from start to finish to cruise to win. The Italians defeated the Muscovites…
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 MoreGonzaga University enters NCAA Tournament with 26-0 record
Top-ranked Gonzaga University, continuing its quest for an unbeaten season, prepares for the upcoming NCAA Tournament with a 26-0 record. The Bulldogs defeated BYU 88-78 in the West Coast Conference Tournament final on Tuesday. Zags coach Mark Few’s team overcame a 12-point halftime deficit en route to victory. “We needed a game like that,” Few…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers interested in Andre Drummond, per report
The good news for the Los Angeles Lakers is that they have the third-best record in the Western Conference. The bad news is Anthony Davis has been out with an Achilles injury since mid-February. The Lakers have not fared too well without their All-Star big man in the lineup. In fact, the Lakers have dropped…
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 MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo named NBA All-Star Game MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an NBA All-Star Game performance unlike any other in recent memory on Sunday in Atlanta. He shot a perfect 16-for-16 from the floor, making more shots without a miss than any player in NBA history in an All-Star Game. He finished with a game-high 35 points. Led by the Milwaukee Bucks forward,…
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