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Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos
One mistake. That was all it took to unleash the beast. Kostas Sloukas took out his frustrations in style on Thursday to guide Panathinaikos to Game 2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs If this is how Kostas Sloukas responds to one mistake, imagine what he’d do after an actually bad […]
Is this the beginning of the last dance for Ricky Rubio?
His legacy began with an Olympic run and a Euroleague Basketball championship. Now, he might be looking to close it in similar fashion. For Ricky Rubio, this series between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos may be about writing the final chapter his way. There’s no confirmation on anything with Ricky Rubio’s basketball career beyond this summer. […]
Sarunas Jasikevicius and the need to succeed
Everyone wants to win. Sarunas Jasikevicius needs it. With him leading Fenerbahce into a Euroleague Basketball playoff series again Monaco, Emmet Ryan on the fiery coach determined to prove his way works There’s no shortage of places where Sarunas Jasikevicius is loved. That’s not the debate. The question for the former player who has rapidly […]
Markus Howard is ready for one big playoff ride with Baskonia
Get ready for a ride made of vibes. Markus Howard is the man for Baskonia as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Emmet Ryan on how Howard has made a connection like few others with fans in Vitoria-Gasteiz When your key scorer goes 1 of 7 inside the arc […]
Ergin Ataman and the weight of expectation
The Panathinaikos head coach has his side with home court advantage in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Now, Ergin Ataman has to show his side is ready for the next The story of Euroleague Basketball can’t be written without the rivalry of Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ergin Ataman has another chapter in mind, one where […]
Will Clyburn’s guts keep Anadolu Efes in Euroleague postseason race
He’s known as Da Thrill but Will Clyburn went full Braveheart for Anadolu Efes on Friday night. In a must-win Istanbul derby over Fenerbahce, he fought to keep their Euroleague Basketball destiny in Efes’ hands Will Clyburn has long been a reliable baller. He’s not been the luckiest. On Friday he reminded us why he […]
Aleksa Aramovic: The enigma of Partizan
Partizan remain alive in the race for the Euroleague Basketball postseason. If they get there, for good or bad, Aleksa Avramovic will have a big role to play He is at times the most exciting and frustrating players in Euroleague Basketball. With Aleksa Avramovic you’ve got to accept that rough edges come with brilliance. At […]
Alba Berlin and a possible sad farewell from Euroleague Basketball
On Thursday night, Alba Berlin played their last home game of the Euroleague Basketball season. It might well be their last for more than just this season. The curtain fell on the home campaign for Alba Berlin in Euroleague Basketball this season in their clash with Partizan. A remarkably easy club to like, that may […]
Preview: Fenerbahce vs Anadolu Efes – Euroleague Round 33
One team wants home court. The other just wants to stay alive. We wrote the exact start for our other preview this week as well. It’s the Istanbul derby as Fenerbahce take on Anadolu Efes in Euroleague Basketball Fenerbahce ended the hopes of Anadolu Efes in Euroleague Basketball last season. They have the chance to […]
Preview: AS Monaco vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Euroleague Round 33
One team wants home court. The other just wants to stay alive. It’s a titanic tussle in Euroleague Basketball as AS Monaco welcome Zalgiris Kaunas The dream is still alive but in different ways for AS Monaco and Zalgiris Kaunas. The former is fighting for home court in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. The latter needs […]
Ergin Ataman and Panathinaikos have an enviable problem
The Greens keep on winning. The challenge for Ergin Ataman now is to make sure his Panathinaikos don’t peak too early this Euroleague Basketball season. An ugly win over Virtus Bologna might well have helped. The last few months have been wonderful for Panathinaikos fans. The Greens don’t want to be kings of the regular […]
Zeljko Obradovic and the unending quest for one more miracle at Partizan
After defeat to Olympiacos, Zeljko Obradovic faces an enormous challenge to save Partizan’s Euroleague Basketball season. Emmet Ryan on an old fighter who keeps on charging It has been a season filled with adoration yet without the results to follow it up. Zeljko Obradovic is one of the greatest coaches in the history of sport. […]