The hosts are in sixth place but such is the tight nature of this group, they could still end up bottom or pushing through for a guaranteed place in phase 1 of the Round of 16. The 5-7 record is far from ideal for the Russian side but their potential progress is still in their... Continue Reading »
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17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group D – Telenet Oostende v Mega Leks
Both of these teams have a 4-8 record, sitting in 6th and 7th spot in Group D in the FIBA Champions League respectively, but the winner of this clash will fancy their chances of pushing for a potential spot in the Round of 16. The winner will surely book their spot in the FIBA Europe... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group D – Iberostar Tenerife v Sidigas Avellino
First plays second in Group D in the FIBA Champions League and this is shaping up to be a cracker. The lowest that Tenerife can fall is into second place, which means that they are virtually assured of entry to the second phase of the Round of 16 in the FIBA Champions League. It is... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group C – ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne v Rosa Radom
ASVEL are top of Group C in the FIBA Champions League but they know that they are not assured of the spot they want with respect to phase of the Round of 16. A win in this game would probably be enough to start the celebrations this midweek with the third and fourth teams playing... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group E – MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg v Dinamo Sassari
Sitting with an 8-4 record, the hosts have an eye on top spot in the group but are more focused on the jostle for second place and the possible placement into phase 2 of the Round of 16. That is the real incentive that will drive the Germans on in this game and they’ll view... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group A – Aris v Fraport Skyliners
Aris are currently sitting in fourth place in Group A of the FIBA Champions League but with two rounds of the regular season, they are looking upwards. If results go their way, they could finish in second place, so they need to be looking to improve on their 8-4 record at this stage. A home... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group A – CEZ Nymburk v AS Monaco
This looks to be one of the more intriguing FIBA Champions League group games this midweek. The Group A clash, taking place on Tuesday night, sees the team in third, with an 8-4 record welcoming the group leaders, who have a stunning 11-1 record over the course of the season. What may give this game... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group A – Ironi Nahariya v Bakken Bears
The hosts are currently outside the spots that allow progress in the FIBA Champions League but a home game against the poorest ranked team in the table offers a chance to grab a win and move up. Ironi will be desperate to improve on their 4-8 record that sees them lying in fourth spot. The... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group E – Szolnoki Olaj v Besiktas Sompo Japan
Bottom plays top in this FIBA Champions League Group E game. Strange things can happen near the end of the season but this is surely the game when the teams at the extreme end of Group E confirm their spots and start making concrete plans for what is happening later on in the campaign. Going... Continue Reading »
17 January 2017 FIBA Champions League Group D – Juventus Utena v KK Mornar
Juventus are in fourth place in Group D of the FIBA Champions League, but they will see no reason why they cannot improve this placing before the end of the regular season. A 7-5 record is also the level of the team in third spot and with the side in second place of the group... Continue Reading »