Euroleague: Round 18
After another week of great basketball, here are the final scores of the Euroleague round 18 and the current standings. Round 19 starts on Tuesday (24.1).
…Zvezda iz Izraela nosi pobedu
Zvezda’s win in Tel Aviv
Poražen ponos Izraela! Košarkaši Crvene zvezde, savladali su Makabi sa 67:71 u Tel Avivu. Do potpunog preokreta, došlo je u završnici teške utakmice. U poslednja tri minuta, Zvezda bez primljenog koša.
After a tense match in Tel Aviv, Maccabi lost to Zvezda by 67:71. The team from Belgrade showed off their possibilities even on one of the most demanding foreign grounds. The low point numbers in the first half is an example of a tough backing on both sides. Nevertheless, Maccabi’s mistakes ended up being overwhelming. Tonight’s top scorer Stefan Jović shot 14 points for a PIR of 15. MOTM, Ognjen Kuzmić had a PIR of 17.
CSKA beats Bamberg
In a home match, part of the 18th Euroleague round, CSKA Moscow has saved a win against Brose Bamberg by 85:64.
Despite not having their eyes on court, as Miloš Teodosić was allowed a break with signing autographs and meeting the fans, the Armeytsi were more than able to handle their opponent through the moves of Nando de Colo (26p, 31 PIR), and Kyle Hines (13p, 27 PIR).
Coming up:
As they are one of my favorite things to write, there will be columns, and comments on the transfer window. But, considering they do take a while and that free time is limited, for now we’ll stick to match reports and quick news on Instagram.
Coming up, later in the evening: the full match report on Maccabi – Zvezda, and the CSKA – Bamberg highlights. Stay tuned. 🙂
CSKA in three digits
The reigning Euroleague champion have beat Emporio Armani by a fantastic 101:64. In a match that left no doubt about the winner the players of CSKA Moscow were able to stop almost every initiative from the guests.
Lead by Nando de Colo (22p, 30 PIR), Andrey Vorontsevich (18, 20) and Miloš Teodosić (10, 16), the Armeytsi are undoubtedly getting their self-esteem back into winning gears.
Zvezda steals the show!
Pao je i Fener! U prepunom Pioniru, crveno-beli su savladali favorizovani Fenerbahče sa 75:73. Ovaj izuzetno kompleksan meč finiširao je Dženkins. Na sveopšte oduševljenje domaćih navijača, Zvezda nastavlja svoj pobedonosni niz.
In a truly tense match, in front of the packed Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Zvezda has beat Fener by 75:73. Despite leading in the 2nd and 3rd quarter, the red and whites have forgone their advantage to Fener. Nevertheless, the strong defense lead by Lazić and attacks from all angles, were the key to tonight’s victory, which was sealed by Ognjen Kuzmić’s incredible block only 2 seconds before the final buzzer.
…Zimonjić na klupi!
Nenad Zimonjić, otelotvorenje srpskog reprezentativnog tenisa, privremeno će nacionalnu selekciju pomagati iz drugog ugla. Nekadašnji prvi reket sveta, postao je vršilac dužnosti selektora reprezentacije Srbije.
HRISTOS SE RODI!
Merry Christmas!
Širom sveta, pravoslavni hrišćani obeležavaju Božić. Svima koji slavite rođenje Hristovo, želim srećan Božić i da najradosniji hrišćanski praznik proslavite u zdravlju i veselju. Mir božji! Hristos se rodi!
Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating Christmas. If you are one of them, I wish you a very Merry Christmas in hope you are spending it in good health, surrounded by the people you love.
Odbranom do pobede
It’s all about the defense
Odbrana, odbrana i samo odbrana! Zvezda se iz Litvanije vraća sa pobedom nad Žalgirisom (61:77). Prednost od +27 i organizovana igra, rešili su pitanje pobednika već u prvom poluvremenu.
A strong defense marked the fourth consecutive Euroleague win for Crvena Zvezda. This time, their away match against Zalgiris Kaunas ended with an expected victory (61:77), after an excellent first half that decided the winner. Tonight’s MOTMs are undoubtedly Branko Lazić and Marko Simonović.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Poslednji dan Stare godine, poznat je kao dan za rezimiranje, rekapitulaciju iz prethodnih 365. Sport nam je tokom 2016. godine dao mnogo razloga za veselje. Olimpijci, mladi fudbaleri, košarkaši, vaterpolisti…
The last day of the current year is always destinated to recaps of the part 365. Sport has given us so many reasons to be happy. Football, basketball, the Olympics. For Serbia, that obviously had to be water polo, which definitely marked the year 2016.…