Barcelona crushed Panathinaikos in tonight’s fixture and proved themselves as the best team in Group E. The Greek side on other hand shouldn’t worry because Fenerbahce surprisingly lost to EA7 Milan. This means that Panathinaikos now has the same score […]
Tag: Erazem Lorbek
Pau Gasol named Eurobasket MVP, All-Tournament team
Spain’s Pau Gasol was chosen as Eurobasket’s Most Valuable Player and also named to the All-Tournament team. After coming into the tournament as the favorites, Spain was upset by Serbia and Gasol played terribly; scoring a tournament-low 9 points and […]
Spain to face Serbia in Eurobasket’s Championship Game
Spain defeated Greece 82-64 decisively to advance to the Eurobasket championships. The win gives Spain another shot at the country’s first European championship after placing second in six other Eurobaskets. The Spaniards shut down Greece’s leading scorer Vasileios Spanoulis, controlled […]
Spain/Slovenia: Travel, Buzzer-Beater, or Both? (Video)
Here’s a slow motion replay of Slovenia’s Erazem Lorbek grabbing the offensive rebound and hitting a buzzer beating… um… fadeaway to tie the game at 78 apiece. As you can see for yourself, the shot is surrounded by controversy. With […]
Spain needs overtime to dispatch Slovenia 90-84
Down three points with one second remaining, 78-75 Slovenia’s Goran Dragić was fouled by Spain’s Ricky Rubio. Dragic made the all important first free throw, bringing Slovenia within two points. With the easy part over, now came the difficult part – […]
Sasha Vujačić cut from Slovenia’s National Team
Sasha Vujačić won’t be playing for Slovenia in this year’s Eurobasket after being sent home by head coach Jure Zdovc days before the tournament. Slovenia also cut center Miha Zupan, but the real news is Vujacic’s surprising dismissal from a […]
Juan Carlos Navarro named MVP; All-Euroleague
After spending last season getting accustomed with NBA life with the cellar-dwelling Memphis Grizzlies, Juan Carlos Navarro returned to Spain, and signed a five-year contract with Regal F.C. Barcelona. In his first season back in Spain, Juan Carlos Navarro is […]
CSKA Moscow advances; downs F.C. Barcelona 82-78
Led by last year’s Euroleague Finals MVP, the playoff-tested Ramunas Siskauskas, CSKA Moscow advanced to the Euroleague’s championship game by narrowly defeating F.C. Barcelona 82-78 (discuss) Siskauskas scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter which included […]
CSKA forward Lorbek named March/April MVP
Erazem Lorbek, the 6-10 Slovenian center for CSKA Moscow has been named Euroleague Basketball’s MVP for the months of March and April. The 25-year old former Rising Star Trophy winner led CSKA in either scoring, index rating or both in […]
CSKA Moscow advances to 2009 Final Four, sweeps Partizan Belgrade
Tau Ceramica 69-62 Regal Barcelona: Tau was able to overcome 22 turnovers, including 7 by Igor Rakocevic to defeat Barcelona 69-62. Tau led throughout the game using their 57 FG% to balance out their high turnover total. Tau was led […]
News & Notes Spurs Back on Track
Dirk Nowitzki‘s 26 points and J.J. Barea‘s 22 points aren’t enough to fend off Carmelo Anthony’s season-high 43 points and the Denver Nuggets. San Antonio 111-98 L.A. Clippers: In his 2nd game back, Manu Ginobili hits for 14 points, 7 […]
Euroleague Quarterfinals Game 2: Recap
Euroleague News & Results from Day 2 of Euroleague Top 8. Game two MVP Erazem Lorbek was named Game 2 MVP of the four games played on Thursday. Olympiacos 79-73 Real Madrid (discuss): Olympiacos wins second straight over Real Madrid […]
Euroleague Quarterfinals Game 1: Recap
In the Euroleague’s Top 8, game one results and summaries: CSKA Moscow 56-47 Partizan: Erazem Lorbek is the only player to score in double-figures, scoring 16 points for CSKA. Viktor Khryapa adds 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists as […]
Euroleague to take on NBA in 2008 Preseason Action
The first Euroleague Basketball American Tour is set to commence with CSKA Moscow, FC Barcelona, and Lietuvos Rytas coming to the United States to test their mettle against the Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors. […]