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19 May 2021 – Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs
Written on May 19, 2021 at 10:32 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Grizzlies (38-34, 18-18 at home), in excellent condition lately, secured their participation in the play-in, closing the regular season with a record of 5-1, ending up in 9th place in the West. They look ready for the duel with the Spurs, with coach Taylor Jenkins having all his players ready for… war. It all… Continue Reading »
18 May 2021 – Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards
Written on May 18, 2021 at 3:46 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Celtics (36-36 record, 21-15 at home) will host the Wizards for the second game of the NBA 2020-21 Play-ins. The loser will get a second chance, while the winner will get the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs! Brad Stevens’s team ended the regular season in the worst possible way: they lost both… Continue Reading »
18 May 2021 – Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets
Written on May 18, 2021 at 3:41 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
Judgement day is here for the four Eastern teams that are thrown into the play-in battle tonight. To start with, the Pacers “welcome” the Hornets, with the team that loses saying goodbye to the playoffs of the eastern conference! Indiana (34-38 record, 13-23 at home) concluded the regular season with… dignity, finishing just one position… Continue Reading »
17 May 2021 – Treviso vs. Virtus Bologna
Written on May 17, 2021 at 8:52 am, by Kostas Pallikaris
Treviso looked Virtus in the eye during the second game in Bologna; however, the game was decided in the details, and they lost 88-83 at the end. Great match from Nigerian forward Christian Mekowulu. He had 23 points and 7 rebounds. Polish center Michal Sokolowski almost managed a triple-double, with 9 points, 8 rebounds and… Continue Reading »
17 May 2021 – Pinar Karsiyaka vs. Turk Telekom
Written on May 17, 2021 at 8:41 am, by Kostas Pallikaris
Karsiyaka failed to “deliver the parcel” in the series against Turk Telekom. They had the chance to do so in the second match, but things didn’t go as planned. Today they are obliged to leave the court victorious if they want to qualify to the semifinals of the Turkish League, where Fenerbahce is already waiting… Continue Reading »
16 May 2021 – Dinamo Sassari vs. Reyer Venezia
Written on May 16, 2021 at 11:14 am, by Kostas Pallikaris
The third game of the exciting series will be played tonight in Sardinia. It’s the quarterfinals of the playoffs of the Italian league, and Venezia leads 2-0. They have won the first two games at their home, taking advantage of the same number of “presents” that Sassari offered them. The Sardinians kind of gave away… Continue Reading »
16 May 2021 – Bayern Munich vs. Alba Berlin
Written on May 16, 2021 at 11:11 am, by Kostas Pallikaris
The final of the German Cup will take place today in Munich, at Bayern’s home but without fans. Andrea Trinchieri’s Bavarians eliminated Ulm in the first semifinal, defeating the contenders in overtime 104-102. Their opponents missed twice on open shots for Bayern to get the ticket to the final! Bayern performed below expectation once again…. Continue Reading »
15 May 2021 – Gottingen vs. Alba Berlin
Written on May 15, 2021 at 12:58 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Final – 4 of the German Cup is being held this weekend in Munich, at the headquarters of Bayern. We will review for you the second semifinal of the tournament between Gottingen and Alba Berlin. At the same time, the Bavarians will play in the first semifinal against a dangerous Ulm. Gottingen had a… Continue Reading »
15 May 2021 – Bilbao vs. Fuenlabrada
Written on May 15, 2021 at 12:55 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
Bilbao is currently 18th in the league with a mere 7-25 record. They have found themselves below the relegation zone line, although they have three games less than Estudiantes, which is 17th with a 9-26 record. Bilbao is playing one of its last cards to stay in the ACB against Fuenlabrada tonight. The Basques need… Continue Reading »
13 May 2021 – Fenerbahce vs. Darussafaka
Written on May 13, 2021 at 7:50 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
Fenerbahce (2nd in the regular season, 22-8 record) will host Darussafaka (7th in the regular season, 16-14 record) tonight at the “Ulker Sports Arena”, without the presence of fans. This is the beginning of the quarterfinal stage of the playoffs of the Turkish league. The qualification is decided in two wins. If a 3rd game… Continue Reading »