A ten-point lead disappeared, Zalgiris left Barcelona with the win, and Aleksander Sekulic spoke of lost confidence. SKWEEK looks at the challenge facing a team still taking shape: staying together under pressure. By the end of the third quarter, Barcelona had taken control. They led 65-55, having outscored Zalgiris 47-32 across the second and third […]
A ten-point lead disappeared, Zalgiris left Barcelona with the win, and Aleksander Sekulic spoke of lost confidence. SKWEEK looks at the challenge facing a team still taking shape: staying together under pressure. By the end of the third quarter, Barcelona had taken control. They led 65-55, having outscored Zalgiris 47-32 across the second and third […]
Three wins from three games, including two on the road, have made Joan Peñarroya’s team one of this EuroLeague season’s early surprises. Partizan’s opening run becomes more significant when placed in context. A difficult previous season, extensive roster changes and a team trying to establish consistency under Joan Peñarroya. Their first performances are already providing […]
Talen Horton-Tucker’s return to Athens with Fenerbahce did not unfold as he would have hoped. Following his team’s defeat to Panathinaikos, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard found himself reflecting on a disappointing performance, the demands of European basketball, and the expectations that come with representing one of the continent’s most prominent clubs. His performance […]
After Marcus Carr’s buzzer-beater against Olympiacos, Virtus Bologna followed it up with a 94-87 win over Bayern Munich. Alex Mumbrù’s team are building their game around pace, high three-point volume and physicality, looking for a way to bridge the individual talent gap between themselves and EuroLeague contenders. A three-pointer at the buzzer can decide a […]
With 12 points and 4-for-6 shooting from three against Barcelona, Grigonis gave Zalgiris a timely boost while taking an important step towards rediscovering his role in the EuroLeague. Zalgiris were trailing by 10 points at the end of the third quarter at the Palau Blaugrana, but they left Barcelona with a memorable victory. They came […]
Codi Miller-McIntyre impressed against Anadolu Efes (8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 turnovers), giving Georgios Bartzokas a first meaningful glimpse of what he can offer by combining his playmaking with greater aggression. Codi Miller-McIntyre did not start well against Anadolu Efes, and Georgios Bartzokas took him out before five minutes had even elapsed at […]
Obradović’s machine and Scottie Wilbekin turning back the clock stole the spotlight in Round 4 of the EuroLeague. EUROLEAGUE NOTEBOOK But there was plenty more to talk about. Another veteran is still doing damage at 38, we have picked out the most entertaining numbers, and the standings already suggest what we suspected all along – […]
Dubai failed to reach even 60 points against Crvena Zvezda. Their second consecutive defeat came with an offensive collapse, leaving their performance a long way short of their ambitions. “Who go to Final Four?” The line belongs to Zeljko Obradovic, from his unforgettable press conference after Panathinaikos beat Prokom in 2009. Back then, Obradovic wanted […]
Until Sunday night, Brandon Rush and Jamiya Neal were names known mostly to those who follow FMP closely, pay attention to college basketball, or keep track of Europe’s smaller leagues. After a 90-89 win over Crvena zvezda, they are no longer anonymous. The two Americans scored 53 of FMP’s 90 points and played the biggest […]
A ten-point lead disappeared, Zalgiris left Barcelona with the win, and Aleksander Sekulic spoke of lost confidence. SKWEEK looks at the challenge facing a team still taking shape: staying together under pressure. By the end of the third quarter, Barcelona had taken control. They led 65-55, having outscored Zalgiris 47-32 across the second and third […]
Three wins from three games, including two on the road, have made Joan Peñarroya’s team one of this EuroLeague season’s early surprises. Partizan’s opening run becomes more significant when placed in context. A difficult previous season, extensive roster changes and a team trying to establish consistency under Joan Peñarroya. Their first performances are already providing […]
Talen Horton-Tucker’s return to Athens with Fenerbahce did not unfold as he would have hoped. Following his team’s defeat to Panathinaikos, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard found himself reflecting on a disappointing performance, the demands of European basketball, and the expectations that come with representing one of the continent’s most prominent clubs. His performance […]
Amid an unprecedented scoring start to the Liga Endesa season, one team has particularly caught the eye: Río Breogán. The historic Galician club has made an extraordinary start to the campaign, winning its first three games while scoring more than 100 points in each of them. The feat sees Breogán match a historic record set […]
After Marcus Carr’s buzzer-beater against Olympiacos, Virtus Bologna followed it up with a 94-87 win over Bayern Munich. Alex Mumbrù’s team are building their game around pace, high three-point volume and physicality, looking for a way to bridge the individual talent gap between themselves and EuroLeague contenders. A three-pointer at the buzzer can decide a […]
With 12 points and 4-for-6 shooting from three against Barcelona, Grigonis gave Zalgiris a timely boost while taking an important step towards rediscovering his role in the EuroLeague. Zalgiris were trailing by 10 points at the end of the third quarter at the Palau Blaugrana, but they left Barcelona with a memorable victory. They came […]
When Carsen Edwards was pulled over by police in the early hours of Monday morning, just hours after Zalgiris Kaunas had beaten Lietkabelis Panevėžys 97–68 in the Lithuanian League, a significant part of Zalgiris’ plans for the season was thrown into jeopardy. Alongside the headline-grabbing return of Jonas Valančiūnas, the arrival of the explosive […]
Three wins from three games, including two on the road, have made Joan Peñarroya’s team one of this EuroLeague season’s early surprises. Partizan’s opening run becomes more significant when placed in context. A difficult previous season, extensive roster changes and a team trying to establish consistency under Joan Peñarroya. Their first performances are already providing […]
Amid an unprecedented scoring start to the Liga Endesa season, one team has particularly caught the eye: Río Breogán. The historic Galician club has made an extraordinary start to the campaign, winning its first three games while scoring more than 100 points in each of them. The feat sees Breogán match a historic record set […]
Talen Horton-Tucker’s return to Athens with Fenerbahce did not unfold as he would have hoped. Following his team’s defeat to Panathinaikos, the former Los Angeles Lakers guard found himself reflecting on a disappointing performance, the demands of European basketball, and the expectations that come with representing one of the continent’s most prominent clubs. His performance […]
With 12 points and 4-for-6 shooting from three against Barcelona, Grigonis gave Zalgiris a timely boost while taking an important step towards rediscovering his role in the EuroLeague. Zalgiris were trailing by 10 points at the end of the third quarter at the Palau Blaugrana, but they left Barcelona with a memorable victory. They came […]
When Carsen Edwards was pulled over by police in the early hours of Monday morning, just hours after Zalgiris Kaunas had beaten Lietkabelis Panevėžys 97–68 in the Lithuanian League, a significant part of Zalgiris’ plans for the season was thrown into jeopardy. Alongside the headline-grabbing return of Jonas Valančiūnas, the arrival of the explosive […]
Codi Miller-McIntyre impressed against Anadolu Efes (8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 turnovers), giving Georgios Bartzokas a first meaningful glimpse of what he can offer by combining his playmaking with greater aggression. Codi Miller-McIntyre did not start well against Anadolu Efes, and Georgios Bartzokas took him out before five minutes had even elapsed at […]
Obradović’s machine and Scottie Wilbekin turning back the clock stole the spotlight in Round 4 of the EuroLeague. EUROLEAGUE NOTEBOOK But there was plenty more to talk about. Another veteran is still doing damage at 38, we have picked out the most entertaining numbers, and the standings already suggest what we suspected all along – […]
Thessaloniki has four wins from four EuroCup games. Aris dominated Burgos, PAOK were tested in Sarajevo, and both have reasons to be optimistic. They also have plenty of work ahead. Two rounds are not enough to predict how a team’s season will unfold. They are, however, enough to reveal certain aspects of its character. The […]
