Basketball plays a very important role in the Portuguese sporting culture. In a country where football is like a massive eucalyptus plant, draining fans and resources from everywhere else, basketball remains one of the few relevant sports, along with hockey, … Read More
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Match Report: Bayreuth 85-72 Frankfurt – Bayreuth get fourth Bundesliga win in a row
Bayreuth came from behind on a number of occasions to claw back a victory from a depleted SKYLINERS side, who collapsed in the final quarter. Medi Bayreuth coach Raoul Korner praised his team’s fighting spirit in their fourth consecutive league … Read More
The NBL returns! All the drama from the opening weekend in Australia
The NBL is back with a bang as the opening games serve up some early season drama. Whilst it’s hard to judge to harshly on some of the opening action, particularly with Covid-19 and various injuries playing a part, there’s … Read More
Playoff final preview: Stage is set in Colombian Basketball Championship
Barranquilla Titanes and Chocó Cimarrones go head to head this evening in the first of five playoff games that will decide the 2021 championship in the Professional Basketball League of Colombia. We will look at each finalists’ semi-final performances and … Read More
Winners crowned in the National Basketball League of South Africa: A look at both finals
Champions for both the men’s and women’s 2021 National Basketball League of South Africa were crowned at the weekend. The games brought to an end a thrilling playoff tournament at Wembley Indoor Stadium in Johannesburg and with it the 2021 … Read More
Chilean LNB DOS: Another Sportiva Italiana win gives advantage over Stadio Italiano
A total of 10 teams in the Chilean Liga DOS are currently battling for the top four post-season playoff spots. Sportiva Italiana, with a four point lead, continue to look the the strongest side in the league. Sportiva Italiana go … Read More
Liga Endesa action: Valencia end Barca unbeaten run; Madrid with the buzzer-beater win
No more unbeaten teams remain in Liga Endesa following this weekend’s incredible round of fixtures. Barcelona’s perfect record was ended resolutely by Valencia – just one of a handful of dramatic victories thrown up by matchday 10. We’ll take you … Read More
Chile LNB Liga Dos: Sportiva Italiana a class above
Sportiva Italiana continue perfect start Sportiva Italian recorded a 74-54 win against Liceo de Curicó to win their eighth successive game and remain unbeaten at the top of the table. Federico Herrera scored 15 points and seven rebounds while Matías … Read More
Chile LNB Liga Dos: Sportiva remain top, Arturo Pratt end winless run
Sportiva Italiana remain top of the tree Sportiva Italiana beat CD Tinguiririca S.F 65-54 at the weekend to continue their perfect record so far this season. They have won five from five this season and are top of the table … Read More
Chile LNB Liga Dos: Sportiva Italia at the summit
Sportiva Italia beat Truenos de Talca 83-62 to make it four wins from four and remain top of the Chile Liga LNB 2. Besides Sportiva Italiana’s win, Tinguiririca de San Fernando, Árabe de Valparaíso, Stadio Italiano and Club Manquehue also … Read More