Basketball NewsSaturday, Jan 17, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroLeagueOutlet infoDec 6, 5:06 AM ET

Virtus Bologna returned to the refurbished Virtus Arena on Friday night and narrowly defeated EuroLeague newcomers Dubai Basketball 79-78 in a thrilling encounter. Luca Vildoza emerged as the hero, knocking down two critical three-pointers late in the game, including the game-winner with 27 seconds remaining. The Argentine guard capped his performance by stealing the ball […] The post Virtus Bologna escapes with nail-biting win over Dubai appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 16, 3:54 AM ET

Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz delivered a statement road performance on Thursday night, defeating Anadolu Efes Istanbul 89-75 at Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Round 22 of the EuroLeague. The victory snapped Baskonia’s 19-game road losing streak, one of the longest in competition history, and lifted the Spanish club to 8-14 in the standings. It also extended […] The post Baskonia ends historic road drought and extends Anadolu Efes skid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 3:11 AM ET

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul reminded the EuroLeague why it is the reigning champion on Friday night, edging Valencia Basket 82-79 at Ulker Sports And Event Hall in a game defined by defensive discipline and late-game composure. Playing in front of a packed home crowd, the Istanbul side delivered one of its most complete first halves of […] The post Fenerbahce holds off Valencia as De Colo shines in emotional return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 3:16 AM ET

Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv showed resilience and composure on Friday night, rallying from a double-digit second-half deficit to defeat LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 81-73 at LDLC Arena and retain first place in the EuroLeague. The road win lifted the Israeli side to 15-6, keeping it ahead of AS Monaco in the standings, while ASVEL dropped to […] The post Hapoel rallies past ASVEL to stay atop EuroLeague standings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 3:39 AM ET

Russell Westbrook scored 26 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 128-115 win over the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center on Friday, marking the Kings’ fourth straight victory. Domantas Sabonis returned from a 27-game absence with a partially torn meniscus, coming off the bench to score 13 points with seven […] The post Westbrook leads Kings past Wizards as Sabonis returns from injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 17, 3:51 AM ET

Russell Westbrook emphasized ball movement and team effort following Sacramento’s 128-115 win over Washington on Friday. “It was good. It was important for us. We play better when we move the ball, drive it, kick it, make plays for the next person,” Westbrook said. On the team’s four-game winning streak, Westbrook credited trust and chemistry. […] The post Russell Westbrook praises Kings’ teamwork and young core after win over Wizards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .