Basketball NewsSunday, Jan 4, 2026

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Olympiacos Piraeus continued its sustained control of the Greek derby in EuroLeague play, holding off Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens for an 87–82 road win on Friday, January 2, at Telekom Center Athens. The result extended Olympiacos’s EuroLeague winning streak over its Athens rival to 10 straight games. Panathinaikos’s last victory against the Reds in the competition […] The post Olympiacos edges Panathinaikos again to extend Greek derby dominance appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade delivered its most complete road performance of the season on Friday, overpowering Anadolu Efes Istanbul 87–65 at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center. The result ended Zvezda’s long wait for a win in Istanbul and halted Efes’ nine-game head-to-head winning streak. The timing mattered for the Belgrade side, which had closed 2025 […] The post Crvena Zvezda routs Anadolu Efes to snap Istanbul drought appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tari Eason has emerged as a key piece for the Houston Rockets, starting five games so far and helping the team win each one. According to William Guillory of The Athletic, Houston has benefited from Eason’s energy and versatility, even when plays aren’t designed specifically for him. Head coach Ime Udoka highlighted Eason’s impact, noting […] The post Tari Eason’s impact fuels Rockets’ winning lineups appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The NBA is continuing to evaluate possible rule adjustments aimed at further discouraging tanking, and league insiders expect the conversation to intensify as the season moves forward, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Concerns are already growing among executives, who believe the issue will become more noticeable as more teams shift their focus away from competing […] The post NBA considers changes as tanking rises appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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The Philadelphia 76ers dethroned the New York Knicks 130-119 for their third straight victory and won at Madison Square Garden for the second time this season on Saturday night. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 36 points, while Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe had 26 each. Paul George added 15 points, and Quentin Grimes with […] The post 76ers repel Knicks twice behind Maxey’s 36 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh shared insights on his third NBA season in an interview with Mark Medina of RG, highlighting his development and approach to the game. He emphasized understanding the flow and intensity of the league, noting that he has begun translating his scoring into wins. “I feel like this season my mentality […] The post Brice Sensabaugh reflects on growth, defense, and NBA mindset appeared first on TalkBasket.net .