Monaco continued their impressive run in the French Championship, securing a commanding victory over Chalon with a final score of 104-68 in the second round of the competition. Monaco displayed superior performance on both ends of the court, establishing an eight-point lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to a double-digit advantage, going into the break with a 14-point lead. The second half of the game saw no change in momentum. Monaco maintained complete control throughout the match, consistently expanding their lead. In the end, they convincingly defeated Chalon. ✋ 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞 🛑 𝐎𝐧 𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞…
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In an electrifying showdown at this year’s VTB Super Cup, Fenerbahce narrowly defeated Nizhny Novgorod with a final score of 82-80, clinching third place in the tournament. The Istanbul-based team managed to bounce back after last night’s loss to Lokomotiv Kuban, but it wasn’t without its moments of tension. Dimitris Itoudis’ squad started the game strongly, jumping to a 12-2 lead, but Zoran Lukic’s Nizhny Novgorod squad clawed their way back into contention. A similar scenario played out in the second quarter. Once again, Itoudis’ team built a ten-point lead, only to see Nizhny rapidly erase the deficit and come…
In an intense showdown at the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament in Athens, Bayern defeated Partizan with a final score of 99-95, securing third place in the competition. The first quarter witnessed a fierce battle with both teams fighting hard, resulting in a tied score after the initial ten minutes. The second quarter was marked by a shooting contest between the two squads, both displaying impressive accuracy from beyond the arc. The black and white team managed to head into halftime with a five-point lead, thanks in part to the standout performance of Alen Smailagic. Crno-beli porazom završili memorijalni turnir Pavlos Janakopulos.#KKPartizan…
Andreas Obst, a gold medalist at the FIBA World Cup with the German national team, has sent a clear message to his rivals across the ocean. Until recently, the German basketball player had only one trophy in his career, which he won in 2016 with Bamberg when they clinched the Bundesliga title. However, in a relatively short period, he added silver from the European Championship and, most significantly, gold from the World Cup to his collection. "Neka se nazivaju kako hoće, mi smo šampioni sveta" – jasno je poručio Andreas Obst.https://t.co/NQQ7cumNQA— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere7) September 24, 2023 “I’ve returned to…
Joel Parra has further clarified his decision to leave Joventut and sign with Barcelona, marking a significant step in his career. Interestingly, he will play against his former team in the first round of the Endesa League, where he spent a total of six seasons. The Spanish international confirmed that he will always support the club where he grew as a basketball player. “I’ve talked about this before; I will always root for Joventut and support them. However, I must proudly defend the colors of the club I’m playing for now, which is Barcelona. I will give my all to…
Tornike Shengelia shared his thoughts after Virtus’ triumph over Milan in the Italian Super Cup semifinals, with the main topic being Luca Banchi. Virtus defeated Milan after a hard-fought battle with a score of 78-73, securing their spot in the final against Brescia. One of the key contributors to this outcome was the outstanding Georgian player. He finished the game with 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists. While these may not be awe-inspiring statistics, during the match, Tornike Shengelia was indeed the “X factor.” Šta je Luca Banchi rekao u svlačionici i koje kvalitete donose njegovi novi saigrači, između…
Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers’ basketball star and the current MVP of the world’s premier basketball league, has been given a deadline to make a decision regarding his participation in the French national team. The outstanding center has not yet decided which national team he will represent. There are three options: the United States, Cameroon, and France. The French Basketball Federation has set a deadline for him to declare his intentions by October 10th. Osim odluke kamerunskog centra, čeka se i rasplet situacije sa selektorom nacionalnog tima.https://t.co/FrrcmapKpY— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere7) September 24, 2023 “It will happen very quickly. We hope…
In a move that surprised many, Ignas Brazdeikis has officially joined Olympiacos after signaling his departure from Lithuania just a day ago. The signing comes as a longer-term commitment than initially expected, with a three-year deal in place. Additionally, the Lithuanian club, Zalgiris, will receive a transfer fee of 500,000 euros. “At this point in the season, you never want to make significant changes. However, Ignas Brazdeikis expressed his desire to change his environment and join the ranks of a team that reached the EuroLeague final last season. Olympiacos contacted us and expressed their desire to reach an agreement. It…
Talented Croatian player talked with Basketball Sphere.
In a thrilling matchup on the court of the iconic “OAKA” arena, Partizan faced off against Turkish giants Efes in the semifinals of the “Pavlos Giannakopoulos” tournament. The black and white team was narrowly defeated 81-79, despite holding a 13-point lead at one stage. Riding on excellent shooting form, Partizan took an early 11-5 lead. Danilo Andjusic played exceptionally well for Partizan, while Rodrigue Beaubois sank shots for Efes. Partizan managed to establish a double-digit lead with points in the paint towards the end of the first quarter, leading 21-12, courtesy of Shane Larkin. Efes came back stronger in the…