Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos
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Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos April 25, 2024 One mistake . That was all it took to unleash the beast . Kostas Sloukas took out his frustrations in style on Thursday to guide Panathinaikos to Game 2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs If this is how Kostas Sloukas responds to one mistake , imagine what heâ d do after an actually bad performance . Sloukas was imperious for Panathinaikos as they levelled their Euroleague playoff series with Maccabi Tel . Aviv Total motivation It took literally one mistake to turn what already looked like Playoff Sloukas into another beast
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Vassilis Spanoulis and Peristeri look to crash the Spanish party in Belgrade April 25, 2024 With the final four of the Basketball Champions League coming up this weekend , Vassilis Spanoulis is in familiar territory . The Greek legend is synonymous with Final Four appearances . This may not be Euroleague but bringing Peristeri to Basketball Champions League glory would be quite a triumph early in his coaching . career Itâ s Kill Bill in a Final Four with the odds against him . The role may be different , likewise the competition , but thatâ s enough of a recipe to get anyone excited . Vassilis Spanoulis will seek his first major honour as a head
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Is this the beginning of the last dance for Ricky Rubio April 22, 2024 His legacy began with an Olympic run and a Euroleague Basketball championship . Now , he might be looking to close it in similar fashion . For Ricky Rubio , this series between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos may be about writing the final chapter his . way Thereâ s no confirmation on anything with Ricky Rubioâ s basketball career beyond this summer . Still , it would surprise few if he saw this as his last big run . The summer brings a chance to lead Spain once more into the Olympics . Right now , his focus is on the Euroleague Basketball playoffs where his FC Barcelona side is set
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Sarunas Jasikevicius and the need to succeed April 22, 2024 Everyone wants to win . Sarunas Jasikevicius needs it . With him leading Fenerbahce into a Euroleague Basketball playoff series again Monaco , Emmet Ryan on the fiery coach determined to prove his way works Thereâ s no shortage of places where Sarunas Jasikevicius is loved . Thatâ s not the debate . The question for the former player who has rapidly risen in the coaching ranks is whether his way can bring the ultimate success . With Fenerbahce as slight underdogs in the Euroleague Basketball playoff series with Monaco , thereâ s an opportunity to send a message to his . critics This rise
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Markus Howard is ready for one big playoff ride with Baskonia April 21, 2024 Get ready for a ride made of vibes . Markus Howard is the man for Baskonia as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs . Emmet Ryan on how Howard has made a connection like few others with fans in Vitoria-Gasteiz When your key scorer goes 1 of 7 inside the arc in a must-win game , it normally spells doom . For Baskonia , it was just part of the wild ride that comes with Markus . Howard His own man Fridayâ s play-in final , the first ever in Euroleague Basketball history , was a glorious hot mess . Baskonia ended up defeating Virtus Bologna
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Nikola Jokic impresses but he needs more from his minions April 21, 2024 There was a lot to like from Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs . Still , despite Jokic bullying Rui Hachimura , Emmet Ryan felt there were clear areas of improvement for the Nuggets and one slight point of concern When the fourth quarter came along , it was business time for Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets . In truth , they never should have been the scrap they found themselves in for much of their win over the LA Lakers An ignoble sacrifice The Lakers made an interesting choice in this game . They opted to put Rui
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Rudy Gobert shows low key dominance in duel with Jusuf Nurkic April 20, 2024 It was meant to be a battle of bigs in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs . Instead , Rudy Gobert barely had to go into second gear against Jusuf Nurkic as the Minnesota Timberwolves battered the Phoenix Suns Rudy Gobert is an open and honest man . Weâ ve known that for a long time . What we saw on Saturday was just how dominant he can be when chill . Jusuf Nurkic was made irrelevant by Gobert as the Minnesota Timberwolves dismantled the Phoenix . Suns Making it look easy The plaudits flowed freely for Rudy Gobert online throughout Game 1. Make no mistake , this clash belonged to
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Ergin Ataman and the weight of expectation April 20, 2024 The Panathinaikos head coach has his side with home court advantage in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs . Now , Ergin Ataman has to show his side is ready for the next The story of Euroleague Basketball canâ t be written without the rivalry of Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv . Ergin Ataman has another chapter in mind , one where his rejuvenated Greens prove they are back irrespective of the . opponent A lot of history The history of this competition from the start of the century through those first dozen years was defined by Panathinaikois . More often than not , one of them was lifting
: Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Cavaliers’ Collapse : How a 26-Point Lead Slipped Away Against the Clippers April 12, 2024 In an electrifying showdown that unfolded in Los Angeles on April 7, the Clippers staged a stunning comeback to secure a heart-pounding 120-118 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers . With the Clippers trailing by as much as 26 points , it seemed all but certain that the Cavaliers had the win in the . bag However , the Clippers , fueled by an exceptional performance from Paul George , who exploded for 23 of his total 39 points in the final quarter , alongside James Harden’s crucial 22 points , flipped the narrative . entirely This monumental rally not only
Home FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Contact FIBA EuroLeague NBA NCAA National Leagues Podcast Features More Will Clyburnâ s guts keep Anadolu Efes in Euroleague postseason race April 5, 2024 Heâ s known as Da Thrill but Will Clyburn went full Braveheart for Anadolu Efes on Friday night . In a must-win Istanbul derby over Fenerbahce , he fought to keep their Euroleague Basketball destiny in Efesâ hands Will Clyburn has long been a reliable baller . Heâ s not been the luckiest . On Friday he reminded us why he is often overlooked as one of the best in Euroleague Basketball . Clyburnâ s guts guided Anadolu Efes to a vital win in the Istanbul derby over Fenerbahce . As a result , his side controls its own . future This was William Wallace stuff Will