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16 November 2021 – Bayern Munich vs. Fenerbahce
Written on November 16, 2021 at 5:24 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
Last week, Bayern took some steps back after experiencing a 94-71 defeat by Monaco in the Principality. The Bavarians fell to 3-6 and urgently need a good Devil Week to recover and get back in shape. They face Fener first, and then they host Panathinaikos in Munich, hoping that they will come out with two… Continue Reading »
16 November 2021 – ASVEL Villeurbanne vs. Real Madrid
Written on November 16, 2021 at 5:22 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
Villeurbanne was worse than expected in its match against the Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade last week. The French scored just 9 points in the first quarter, never found a rhythm and lost 73-67 without threatening the Serbs for a single moment. Thus, they fell to 6-3 but remain in the first 8 of the ranking… Continue Reading »
15 November 2021 – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
Written on November 15, 2021 at 6:48 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Timberwolves have b2b games in Los Angeles. The more easily they beat the Lakers (83-107), the easier they were dragged by the Clippers (129-102). The match was judged in the 2nd period (38-17 the individual score) in favor of the hosts. Edwards had 21 points and was Minnesota’s top scorer. At 15 points Russell,… Continue Reading »
15 November 2021 – New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
Written on November 15, 2021 at 6:46 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Knicks (7-6) showed two faces in the game with the Hornets and lost 104-96 (on the road). The players of Thibodeau came in court very strong, with the difference reaching 20 points in the second period. “Another” team in the second half was not as effective offensively and so came the third defeat in… Continue Reading »
14 November 2021 – Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Written on November 14, 2021 at 11:05 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Nuggets (8-4) without encountering any particular difficulties prevailed two nights before the Hawks 105-96 (at home). First match this year, in which Gordon became scorer and the one who carried Mike Malone’s team aggressively. The Nuggets forward had 23 points, with Jokic scoring another triple-double, with 22 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists. With… Continue Reading »
14 November 2021 – Charlotte Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors
Written on November 14, 2021 at 11:02 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
The Hornets (7-7) leave behind them the series of five defeats and try to build a positive momentum again. Two nights ago they faced Knicks, they prevailed 104-96 (from -20 during the first half) and this was their second consecutive victory. At 24 points, Bridges was the Hornets’ top scorer, Hayward had 22 and Rozier… Continue Reading »
12 November 2021 – Fenerbahce vs. Armani Milan
Written on November 12, 2021 at 1:33 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
After losing four consecutive ones in detail, Fenerbahce (3-5) finally managed to win a big game (against Panathinaikos, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Olympiacos). Last week, the Turks left Moscow victorious, beating CSKA 91-82! Nando De Colo (18 points) was decisive in the end, with two big three-pointers! They also continued with good performances in the… Continue Reading »
12 November 2021 – Zenit St. Petersburg vs. Olympiacos Piraeus
Written on November 12, 2021 at 1:28 pm, by Kostas Pallikaris
Olympiacos will be tested this afternoon in St. Petersburg. The Greeks (6-2) travel to Russia to face Zenit (5-3). Xavi Pascual’s team comes from the triumph in Turkey (90-79) over last year’s titleholder, Efes, with Frankamp (18 points, 4/6 three points) and Kuzminskas (15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals) shining in that game. Billy Baron… Continue Reading »
11 November 2021 – CSKA Moscow vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv
Written on November 11, 2021 at 9:58 am, by Kostas Pallikaris
Something is wrong with CSKA… Dimitris Itoudis’s team counts five consecutive defeats in the Euroleague and the VTB League, which is happening for the first time in the last 20 years! The last one was from Unics in Kazan (69-64) last Sunday. In the Euroleague, their record has dropped to 4-4, and they are at… Continue Reading »
11 November 2021 – Panathinaikos Athens vs. Unics Kazan
Written on November 11, 2021 at 9:57 am, by Kostas Pallikaris
Exactly one week after collapsing in Belgrade, Panathinaikos (2-6) hosts Unics Kazan (3-5) tonight. The Greens will try to close some of the “wounds” left on their “skin” after the embarrassing defeat (81-48) in Serbia, the heaviest in Panathinaikos’s history in the Euroleague and a reminder that this year can be a nightmare for the… Continue Reading »