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Sandro Mamukelashvili shared candid reflections on his basketball path during a Fullcourt Passport podcast with Ric Bucher and Bostjan Nachbar. He described his early years in Georgia, saying, “I would definitely say it was very hard at the beginning because I did not think… I don’t think they saw anything that I could have done […] The post Sandro Mamukelashvili opens up on his journey from Georgia to the NBA appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

What will happen in March Madness? Chaos, and here are 10 bold predictions of what will go down in NCAA Tournament.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd highlighted his team’s energy and effort in a 130-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. “The group played at a very high level this afternoon…Coop was great…he found his rhythm tonight with 10 assists,” Kidd said. He emphasized the impact of lineup adjustments. “Our new center, I’m looking at, you […] The post Jason Kidd praises Mavericks’ energy and adjustments after win over Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ο Ομέρ Γιουρτσεβέν ντεμπούταρε στους Ουόριορς, αλλά η επιστροφή στο NBA δε συνδυάστηκε με νίκη (ούτε με τους πρώτους πόντους). The post Γιουρτσεβέν: Ήττα από το +21 στο ντεμπούτο στους Ουόριορς appeared first on Eurohoops .

It was an all-No. 1 seed Final Four last year, but here are some March Madness teams who are intriguing as potential Final Four teams this year.

Fans have spoken.

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reflected on a 119-108 loss to the Toronto Raptors, pointing to a lack of physicality in the third quarter. “We didn’t dictate well enough on that end of the floor…gave them second, third opportunities,” he said. Bickerstaff highlighted the impact of Toronto’s size and offensive rebounding. “Now with that […] The post J.B. Bickerstaff cites defensive lapses and rebounding struggles after Pistons’ loss to Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson addressed a 130-120 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, citing defensive shortcomings. “Very, very similar game…just too permissive on the defensive end…inexcusable defensive effort today,” he said. Atkinson emphasized the importance of energy and focus. “Their energy level was higher…way too many mental breakdowns…combine the physical and mental, and that’s […] The post Kenny Atkinson criticizes defensive lapses after Cavaliers fall to Mavericks appear...

Ο Γιάννης Αντετοκούνμπο αποχώρησε τραυματίας από τη νίκη των Μπακς επί των Πέισερς στο Μιλγουόκι, αλλά δεν ανησυχεί. The post Γιάννης Αντετοκούνμπο: Καθησυχαστικός για τον τραυματισμό στο γόνατο appeared first on Eurohoops .

Ömer Faruk Yurtseven, NBA ve EuroLeague arasındaki oyun farklarını değerlendirdi. The post Ömer Faruk Yurtseven: “Avrupa Basketbolunda Tempo Daha Düşük Ama Oyun Daha Kaotik” appeared first on Eurohoops .

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Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised his team’s resilience after Sunday’s 119-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Scotiabank Arena. He highlighted rebounding as a key factor in the win. “One thing that we did really well…was rebounding and that really translated in a game today against the team that’s like an outstanding rebounding […] The post Darko Rajakovic credits Raptors’ mental toughness in win over Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Вчера вечером прошли два матча в рамках регулярного сезона Лиги ВТБ. The post Лига ВТБ. УНИКС взял верх над ЦСКА, Локомотив-Кубань победил Автодор (ВИДЕО) appeared first on Eurohoops .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized defense as the foundation of Oklahoma City’s 116-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Paycom Center. “Defense is the one thing you can control in a basketball game. That’s why we hang our hat on it,” he said. The Thunder forced 22 turnovers while committing only seven, allowing the team […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on 128th straight 20-point game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised his team’s defensive effort following their 116-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Paycom Center. “I thought the defense was really good all day. They didn’t get much easy,” Daigneault said. “We made them earn everything, which is what you have to do against a […] The post Mark Daigneault highlights defensive effort in Thunder win over Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown emphasized the need for consistent intensity after Sunday’s 110-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors. “It’s good to get a win but, you know, I was not happy with the way that we restarted the game and we played most of the game. Now we found a way […] The post Mike Brown stresses focus and physicality after Knicks’ comeback win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA play-in tournament was created to keep more teams relevant late in the season, and by that standard, it works. More games matter in April, more fan bases stay engaged, and the race around the bottom of the bracket feels alive almost every night. But the play-in is easy to misread. It is not […] The post Why the NBA Play-In Leaves So Little Room for Error appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Golden State guard Gui Santos addressed the challenges of competing without key teammates following Sunday’s 110-107 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. “I think it’s just, you know, it’s really tough win games without your main players, you know, but the way that we’ve been competing out there…that’s a good takeaway […] The post Gui Santos reflects on Warriors’ fight amid injuries after loss to Knicks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Greg Brown III extends his contract with AEK until the end of the 2026-27 season The post AEK locks down Greg Brown III with long-term contract extension appeared first on Eurohoops .

Kızılyıldız koçu Saša Obradović, Dubai karşısındaki ağır yenilgiyi Fenerbahçe galibiyetinin ardından yaşanan duygusal düşüşe bağladı. The post Sasa Obradovic: “Fenerbahçe Galibiyetinin Ardından Duygusal Bir Boşalma Yaşadık” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Utah Jazz lose vital tanking matchup against Sacramento Kings

Since the All-Star break, the Knicks’ starting five has been outscored by a combined 34 points in the first quarter. On Sunday night, those struggles nearly cost them against a Warriors team playing without eight key rotation players.

Partizan guardı Carlik Jones, Cedevita Olimpija galibiyetinin ardından Joan Penarroya ile Zeljko Obradovic’in koçluk tarzlarını karşılaştırdı. The post Partizan’ın Yıldızı: “Joan Pennaroya, Zeljko Obradovic’ten Daha Az Küfür Ediyor” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Philadelphia 76ers (37-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (41-27, fifth in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia will try to break its four-game road slide when the 76ers play Denver. The Nuggets are 18-13 on their home court. Denver has a 7-11 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The 76ers are 17-15 on the road. Philadelphia ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.7 fast break points per game led by Tyrese Maxey a...

Indiana Pacers (15-53, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (44-25, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Indiana. The Knicks are 28-15 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks fifth in the NBA with 46.2 rebounds led by Karl-Anthony Towns averaging 11.9. The Pacers are 11-32 in conference games. Indiana is 4-32 in games decided by 10 points or mo...

Cleveland Cavaliers (41-27, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (28-39, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks are 9-5 against Central Division opponents. Milwaukee is the worst team in the Eastern Conference scoring 43.1 points per game in the paint. The Cavaliers are 8-5 in division play. Cleveland is 2-5 in one-possession games. The Bucks ...

Could LeBron James return home one more time? It’s a question that seems to be asked a lot these days. It is only speculation for now, but Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report became the latest to float the idea that James could leave the Lakers in free agency this summer and sign with the Cavs. […] The post Yet Another NBA Writer Links LeBron James To Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Under the radar prospects come out in Rock Hill The post Big Shots Prep Nationals: Top Performers appeared first on Ballislife.com .

New No. 1 For 5th Time! The post NEW FAB 50: Champions Crowned! appeared first on Ballislife.com .