26/27 European basketball discussion: Euroleague/BBL/ACB/LegaA/LNB/TBL..

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Beating Bayern Münich was really amazing. Beşiktaş dominated the game from the start to finish. We can say this was their most comfortable win in the Euroleague this season.

What are you talking about? It seems like you have no idea how this game even went down! Besiktas had a whopping 28 point lead in the 3rd quarter and then Bayern went on a 19 point run and tied the game at 75:75 with like 5 minutes to play. How is this a start to finish domination?? Yes, in the end they won by 8 but they could have giving it away in historic fashion as well.

By the way, Besiktas won at Maccabi 93:109, if anything this game would have been the most comfortable game of the season.

Sorry, but honestly your post makes absolutely 0 sense.

[püsür]

I am glad that both of our teams won. For the first time (in the EuroLeague), Beşiktaş secured a victory on their home court.
I didn't expect Anadolu Efes to win away from home, but they managed to do so.

Olympiacos returned from Spain with two wins—both in overtime—though the circumstances differed.
In the game against Valencia, it was Olympiacos that forced overtime, whereas against Barcelona, ​​it was Barcelona that pushed the game into overtime.
The only common thread in both matches is that Olympiacos emerged victorious in the end.
As of now, Olympiacos is the top contender for the championship.

Yesterday, Panathinaikos also suffered their first home defeat.
Hapoel possesses a strong roster; had they been able to play their games on their own home court, they would likely be near the top of the standings in the regular season. Playing on neutral ground is undoubtedly having a negative impact on them as well.

The Hapoel v Panathinaikos match was brilliant. Hapoel sent out a very important message. They played exceptionally well in the clutch time. I’d been saying that Panathinaikos could win quite comfortably this season, but Hapoel also showed why they’re one of the contenders for the Final Four. The two former Efes players, Elijah Bryant and Micic, are really good players. I jumped out of my seat when Micic scored that three-pointer in the closing stages. But I still think Pao will be way ahead this year. Hapoel pulled off a great win by beating them in Greece, but Pao are still the best team in the league in my opinion.

[LGD2Business]

What are you talking about? It seems like you have no idea how this game even went down! Besiktas had a whopping 28 point lead in the 3rd quarter and then Bayern went on a 19 point run and tied the game at 75:75 with like 5 minutes to play. How is this a start to finish domination?? Yes, in the end they won by 8 but they could have giving it away in historic fashion as well.

By the way, Besiktas won at Maccabi 93:109, if anything this game would have been the most comfortable game of the season.

Sorry, but honestly your post makes absolutely 0 sense.

What are you talking about really? Did you even watch the game? Beşiktaş dominated all first half and made 18 points difference. Bayern only had a small 5-6 mins run in the whole game, Beşiktaş didn't let them make a comeback and won the game with 8 points difference comfortably. Do you even know what start to finish means? Do you expect a 40 minute domination in a Euroleague game seriously? That makes no sense.

Galatasaray match already passed and the next one is against Anadolu Efes. We are used to this rivalry in Super League but it would be great to see both teams in a Euroleague game. The atmosphere and tension will definitely be different.

[Yabani]

I am glad that both of our teams won. For the first time (in the EuroLeague), Beşiktaş secured a victory on their home court.
I didn't expect Anadolu Efes to win away from home, but they managed to do so.

Olympiacos returned from Spain with two wins—both in overtime—though the circumstances differed.
In the game against Valencia, it was Olympiacos that forced overtime, whereas against Barcelona, ​​it was Barcelona that pushed the game into overtime.
The only common thread in both matches is that Olympiacos emerged victorious in the end.
As of now, Olympiacos is the top contender for the championship.

Yesterday, Panathinaikos also suffered their first home defeat.
Hapoel possesses a strong roster; had they been able to play their games on their own home court, they would likely be near the top of the standings in the regular season. Playing on neutral ground is undoubtedly having a negative impact on them as well.

The Hapoel v Panathinaikos match was brilliant. Hapoel sent out a very important message. They played exceptionally well in the clutch time. I’d been saying that Panathinaikos could win quite comfortably this season, but Hapoel also showed why they’re one of the contenders for the Final Four. The two former Efes players, Elijah Bryant and Micic, are really good players. I jumped out of my seat when Micic scored that three-pointer in the closing stages. But I still think Pao will be way ahead this year. Hapoel pulled off a great win by beating them in Greece, but Pao are still the best team in the league in my opinion.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s loss to Bayern Munich in their opening match was a surprising result.
Bayern is a team capable of pulling off such surprises from time to time; they even managed to defeat Anadolu Efes on the road.
Since that defeat against Bayern, Hapoel has only lost one other game—an away match against Valencia.

With their strong roster, Hapoel can be considered a serious contender for a top-four finish in this league.
In my view, Hapoel’s victory over Panathinaikos on the road is not a surprise.

Having to play all their matches on neutral ground is a major disadvantage; if they were able to play on their own home court, they would certainly be in a much better position.
Given the current circumstances, a realistic outlook suggests that the best they could achieve is a spot in the top eight; however, winning the championship does not seem very likely.

[LTU_btc]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

They really can't get enough, what a stupid plan! Expansion always means loss of quality. There are already teams that you don't really expect to play on this level and now they want to add even more? This only makes the product worse and everything harder for the players. Sad to see what the Euroleague is becoming. Once only the elite teams in Europe and now everybody that has enough money can buy their way in. Kinda reminds me of the Champions league in fottball. Same concept, same loss of quality. If you add more teams with a weaker level then you will see more blowout games. Who wants that? Sad to see!

[meser#]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

I hope it doesn’t get approved. I think the current format is fine.
Adding more teams will only lead to a drop in quality.
The EuroLeague management stands to gain the most financially from this. What positive contribution does this proposed format actually offer the teams? The goal isn’t to improve basketball; it’s simply to generate more revenue and line their own pockets.
Furthermore, the prize money awarded to the teams is far too low. I don’t like it at all—I believe it’s the wrong approach.

[yenerbatmaz]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

I consider it a near certainty that PAOK will join the league. AEK might also be included. The return of Russian teams is also a possibility; it’s a major injustice that Russian teams are excluded while Israeli teams remain, but the EuroLeague management isn't concerned with the fairness of the situation—it’s entirely about the money. A team from Serbia could join, or perhaps new Arab teams, like Dubai Basket—anything is possible. Given the current outlook, four more teams are set to be added.
I really don’t want this to happen. I hope they change their minds.

[püsür]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

Wow they really confirmed it. I don't see any way that they don't screw this up. Current format was good already, why change something when it's working? I don't think it will improve Euroleague financially a lot anyway. They couldn't figure out the conference divisions yet. Can it be east-west? Serbia, Greece, Turkey, Israil, Dubai on the east conf. cannot work. Then in the west Spanish teams will be quite strong. I liked the current system. They should figure out increasing the income without stupid ideas.

[yenerbatmaz]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

Wow they really confirmed it. I don't see any way that they don't screw this up. Current format was good already, why change something when it's working? I don't think it will improve Euroleague financially a lot anyway. They couldn't figure out the conference divisions yet. Can it be east-west? Serbia, Greece, Turkey, Israil, Dubai on the east conf. cannot work. Then in the west Spanish teams will be quite strong. I liked the current system. They should figure out increasing the income without stupid ideas.

Introducing something like an Eastern and Western conference is essentially an imitation of the NBA. Could those behind this decision be trying to take preemptive measures to prevent the formation of a "European NBA"?
What criteria will be used to determine which teams join the EuroLeague? Will a team be able to gain direct entry simply by providing financial backing—much like the potential scenario with Dubai? While it’s not something I’m particularly fond of, if the result is high quality, why not? I just want to watch basketball games that are high-quality, enjoyable, exciting, and competitive. I also hope that Russian teams will be included in the league for the new season; a EuroLeague without CSKA just isn't that entertaining.

[meser#]

Today, there is a Turkish derby in the EuroLeague. Anadolu Efes will have the home-court advantage. Although Anadolu Efes is the favorite, I believe we will come out on top today.
Anadolu Efes will be without Dozier, James, and Cordinier due to injuries.
The absence of these three players is a significant blow for Anadolu Efes. Even so, they still possess a strong roster.
I believe we can take advantage of these absences to secure a win today.

Additionally, the match between Partizan and Crvena Zvezda is also a derby.
In that game, my pick is Partizan.

[LTU_btc]

They really can't get enough, what a stupid plan! Expansion always means loss of quality. There are already teams that you don't really expect to play on this level and now they want to add even more? This only makes the product worse and everything harder for the players. Sad to see what the Euroleague is becoming. Once only the elite teams in Europe and now everybody that has enough money can buy their way in. Kinda reminds me of the Champions league in fottball. Same concept, same loss of quality. If you add more teams with a weaker level then you will see more blowout games. Who wants that? Sad to see!

Agree with you. Remember previous format before current one - regular season, then Top 16 and playoffs. Then Euroleague had quite many weak teams, do they really have to repeat this?

I consider it a near certainty that PAOK will join the league. AEK might also be included. The return of Russian teams is also a possibility; it’s a major injustice that Russian teams are excluded while Israeli teams remain, but the EuroLeague management isn't concerned with the fairness of the situation—it’s entirely about the money. A team from Serbia could join, or perhaps new Arab teams, like Dubai Basket—anything is possible. Given the current outlook, four more teams are set to be added.
I really don’t want this to happen. I hope they change their minds.

CSKA is Euroleague shareholder, so, they will return sooner or later. Zenit probably will get their spot too. But as long as war in Ukraine continues they're not considering return of Russian teams. I think there is very little chance that they can return next season.

[Joca97]

Today, there is a Turkish derby in the EuroLeague. Anadolu Efes will have the home-court advantage. Although Anadolu Efes is the favorite, I believe we will come out on top today.
Anadolu Efes will be without Dozier, James, and Cordinier due to injuries.
The absence of these three players is a significant blow for Anadolu Efes. Even so, they still possess a strong roster.
I believe we can take advantage of these absences to secure a win today.

Additionally, the match between Partizan and Crvena Zvezda is also a derby.
In that game, my pick is Partizan.

Today is the biggest derby in the euroleague Partizan against Crvena Zvezda probobly the most watched game in the euroleague and im going to watch it today in the arena and hopefully my team wins. We got so many injuries and lost 3 in row and a win against Crvena Zvezda would boost us huge. I dont know how we can win but we must win this match.

[katanic97]

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Today is the biggest derby in the euroleague Partizan against Crvena Zvezda probobly the most watched game in the euroleague and im going to watch it today in the arena and hopefully my team wins. We got so many injuries and lost 3 in row and a win against Crvena Zvezda would boost us huge. I dont know how we can win but we must win this match.

The odds were very close before the match, in some of them Zvezda was a slight favorite. I see that we are rivals, Zvezda needs a win to continue its good streak in the euroleague and on the other hand Partizan must win the game to avoid the 4th loss. You said it well, you don't know how Partizan can win the game I hope Zvezda wins.

[xzone]

Guys, what do you think about Euroleague expansion to 24 teams from 27/28 season?
https://basketnews.com/news-257585-euroleague-president-confirms-a-format-change-of-the-competition-for-next-season.html
It means that we will have new format - teams split into 2 conferences
Interesting what teams they will add? PAOK have big ambitions, but who else? Now I'm not really sure who have enough potential for it.

Wow they really confirmed it. I don't see any way that they don't screw this up. Current format was good already, why change something when it's working? I don't think it will improve Euroleague financially a lot anyway. They couldn't figure out the conference divisions yet. Can it be east-west? Serbia, Greece, Turkey, Israil, Dubai on the east conf. cannot work. Then in the west Spanish teams will be quite strong. I liked the current system. They should figure out increasing the income without stupid ideas.

I don't like the idea of ​​changing the system in the Euroleague. As it is, the Euroleague is already quite high-quality; we watch some of the best basketball teams in the world. I don't understand why they need to change things.

The quality in the NBA has dropped significantly; there are no rules, they just treat it like an entertainment industry. In Europe, there's truly high-quality basketball, but the management wants to treat it like the NBA. I don't like this situation; we're moving away from the quality of the 2000s

[Joca97]

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Today is the biggest derby in the euroleague Partizan against Crvena Zvezda probobly the most watched game in the euroleague and im going to watch it today in the arena and hopefully my team wins. We got so many injuries and lost 3 in row and a win against Crvena Zvezda would boost us huge. I dont know how we can win but we must win this match.

The odds were very close before the match, in some of them Zvezda was a slight favorite. I see that we are rivals, Zvezda needs a win to continue its good streak in the euroleague and on the other hand Partizan must win the game to avoid the 4th loss. You said it well, you don't know how Partizan can win the game I hope Zvezda wins.

Partizan dominated the entite game and leaded even up to 18 points and in the last 8 minutes everything fell into the water and Crvena Zvezda was able to go into over time and even lead in overtime but somehow Partizan was able to win with Carlik Jones and Pajola and it was a crazy finish and we got an important win and the atmosfere was just crazy. Happy with a huge win we deserved it.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Partizan dominated the entite game and leaded even up to 18 points and in the last 8 minutes everything fell into the water and Crvena Zvezda was able to go into over time and even lead in overtime but somehow Partizan was able to win with Carlik Jones and Pajola and it was a crazy finish and we got an important win and the atmosfere was just crazy. Happy with a huge win we deserved it.

Atmosphere wise, and maybe also for the dramatics, this is my early game of the year already. I mean the big comeback by Red Star, the big block and almost buzzer seconds before the end. The Partizan coming back in overtime to finally take the win with some clutch defense in the last possession. Can only, what a game!!

The short highlight video is also nice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQZF_asvlU

Would never see games like this at garbage like Dubai being in the league.

[meser#]

Šarić was very effective in the first quarter; if I recall correctly, he earned an "and-one" (a basket plus a foul) on three separate occasions.
Beşiktaş, meanwhile, tried to generate offense through Žižić. Whenever Beşiktaş looked like they might catch up to Anadolu Efes, the latter would respond with a critical three-pointer or an "and-one" play.
In the second half, Kai Jones blocked Žižić twice in a row. As far as I remember, Jones finished the game with four blocks.
Cameron Payne was highly impactful in the second half, hitting several three-pointers. I believe Payne will successfully fill the void left by Mike James.
Anadolu Efes played better and emerged victorious. Our roster quality isn't quite up to this level. Given that we are competing in the EuroLeague this year, I suspect we won't be able to find much success in the Turkish League either.

[yenerbatmaz]

Partizan dominated the entite game and leaded even up to 18 points and in the last 8 minutes everything fell into the water and Crvena Zvezda was able to go into over time and even lead in overtime but somehow Partizan was able to win with Carlik Jones and Pajola and it was a crazy finish and we got an important win and the atmosfere was just crazy. Happy with a huge win we deserved it.

Atmosphere wise, and maybe also for the dramatics, this is my early game of the year already. I mean the big comeback by Red Star, the big block and almost buzzer seconds before the end. The Partizan coming back in overtime to finally take the win with some clutch defense in the last possession. Can only, what a game!!

The short highlight video is also nice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIQZF_asvlU

Would never see games like this at garbage like Dubai being in the league.

Yesterday was practically "Jones Day"—Kai Jones from Anadolu Efes, Carlik Jones from Partizan, and Chris Jones from Crvena Zvezda all delivered highly impressive performances.
I actually looked into whether the three of them were related, but they aren't; it’s purely a coincidence that all three put on such strong displays on the same day.
I watched the highlights of the game between Partizan and Crvena Zvezda—it was a fantastic matchup, and the "Joneses" were truly locked in a fierce battle.
In fact, a block by Hayes on the final possession of the fourth quarter saved Partizan from defeat. Although Crvena Zvezda managed to take the lead for the first time all game during overtime, Partizan ultimately secured a crucial victory.

The atmosphere was incredible; I absolutely love the atmosphere at games here and in Greece.

[katanic97]

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Today is the biggest derby in the euroleague Partizan against Crvena Zvezda probobly the most watched game in the euroleague and im going to watch it today in the arena and hopefully my team wins. We got so many injuries and lost 3 in row and a win against Crvena Zvezda would boost us huge. I dont know how we can win but we must win this match.

The odds were very close before the match, in some of them Zvezda was a slight favorite. I see that we are rivals, Zvezda needs a win to continue its good streak in the euroleague and on the other hand Partizan must win the game to avoid the 4th loss. You said it well, you don't know how Partizan can win the game I hope Zvezda wins.

Partizan dominated the entite game and leaded even up to 18 points and in the last 8 minutes everything fell into the water and Crvena Zvezda was able to go into over time and even lead in overtime but somehow Partizan was able to win with Carlik Jones and Pajola and it was a crazy finish and we got an important win and the atmosfere was just crazy. Happy with a huge win we deserved it.

The line for Pajola was 3.5 and after a long time he scored 7 points Good game, i thought Zvezda would manage to hold on to that small lead, but you managed to win. The atmosphere was good, i saw flares being thrown from both sides, which isn't that surprising considering it's a derby. Honestly, this was a real euro league derby.