Basketball NewsThursday, Jan 8, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket EuroLeagueOutlet infoDec 19, 1:15 AM ET

Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv continued its surge up the EuroLeague standings on Thursday night with an 85–82 victory over Valencia Basket at Pais Arena Jerusalem. The result marked Maccabi’s fourth consecutive win and kept the club within striking distance of the playoff positions. Playing its second home game of the season in Israel, Maccabi improved […] The post Maccabi shocks Valencia in Jerusalem to extend winning streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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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 7, 8:35 PM ET

The Miami Heat opted not to waive Terry Rozier before Wednesday’s deadline, a decision that guarantees his full cap hit for the 2025/26 season. Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press reported that Miami passed on the chance to save a little more than $1.7 million and open an additional roster spot by releasing the veteran […] The post Heat keep Terry Rozier appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 8, 3:06 AM ET

Zaccharie Risacher led a balanced scoring attack as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 117-100 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. The Hawks snapped a two-game skid, with seven players scoring in double figures, including Jalen Johnson’s 19 points and eight rebounds. Atlanta raced to an early nine-point lead in the first […] The post Risacher sparks Hawks in first game after Trae Young trade, beating Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 8, 3:14 AM ET

Basketball defence often determines outcomes more reliably than highlight-reel offense, and bettors who understand defensive structures consistently read games better. Defensive schemes impact scoring efficiency, pace, foul rates, and late-game volatility—factors that betting markets do not always price correctly. Recognizing how teams prevent points, rather than just how they score, provides a clearer foundation for […] The post Understanding Basketball Defence to Make Smarter Betting Decisi...

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 8, 3:25 AM ET

Dillon Brooks scored 21 points and Grayson Allen added 19 as the Phoenix Suns dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 117-98 on Wednesday night at FedExForum. Brooks, who spent his first six seasons with Memphis, poured in 18 points in the first half to help Phoenix build an early lead, while Allen connected on five of 10 […] The post Brooks and Allen lead Suns to rout of Grizzlies in Memphis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .