Author: Emmet Ryan

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Nikola Jokic impresses but he needs more from his minions

Nikola Jokic delivered for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against the LA Lakers but, while he bullied Rui Hachimura, he needs more from his supporting cast

There was a lot to like from Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Still, despite Jokic bullying Rui Hachimura, Emmet Ryan felt there were clear areas of improvement for the Nuggets and one slight point of concern When the fourth quarter came along, it […]

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Ergin Ataman and the weight of expectation

Ergin Ataman leads Panathinaikos into a Euroleague Basketball playoffs series against Maccabi Tel Aviv

The Panathinaikos head coach has his side with home court advantage in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Now, Ergin Ataman has to show his side is ready for the next The story of Euroleague Basketball can’t be written without the rivalry of Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ergin Ataman has another chapter in mind, one where […]

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Cavaliers’ Collapse: How a 26-Point Lead Slipped Away Against the Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a wild collapse in their NBA defeat to the LA Clippers

In an electrifying showdown that unfolded in Los Angeles on April 7, the Clippers staged a stunning comeback to secure a heart-pounding 120-118 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Clippers trailing by as much as 26 points, it seemed all but certain that the Cavaliers had the win in the bag. However, the Clippers, […]

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Will Clyburn’s guts keep Anadolu Efes in Euroleague postseason race

With victory over Fenerbahce, Anadolu Efes control their Euroleague Basketball destiny. It's all thanks to Will Clyburn

He’s known as Da Thrill but Will Clyburn went full Braveheart for Anadolu Efes on Friday night. In a must-win Istanbul derby over Fenerbahce, he fought to keep their Euroleague Basketball destiny in Efes’ hands Will Clyburn has long been a reliable baller. He’s not been the luckiest. On Friday he reminded us why he […]

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Alba Berlin and a possible sad farewell from Euroleague Basketball

Alba Berlin lost to Partizan on Thursday night. It was their last Euroleague Basketball game of the season. It may be their last for more than that.

On Thursday night, Alba Berlin played their last home game of the Euroleague Basketball season. It might well be their last for more than just this season. The curtain fell on the home campaign for Alba Berlin in Euroleague Basketball this season in their clash with Partizan. A remarkably easy club to like, that may […]

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Preview: Fenerbahce vs Anadolu Efes – Euroleague Round 33

It's the Turkish derby in Euroleague Basketball. There's a lot on the line when Fenerbahce take on Anadolu Efes

One team wants home court. The other just wants to stay alive. We wrote the exact start for our other preview this week as well. It’s the Istanbul derby as Fenerbahce take on Anadolu Efes in Euroleague Basketball Fenerbahce ended the hopes of Anadolu Efes in Euroleague Basketball last season. They have the chance to […]

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Preview: AS Monaco vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Euroleague Round 33

AS Monaco and Zalgiris Kaunas are set for an epic battle in Euroleague Basketball on Thursday

One team wants home court. The other just wants to stay alive. It’s a titanic tussle in Euroleague Basketball as AS Monaco welcome Zalgiris Kaunas The dream is still alive but in different ways for AS Monaco and Zalgiris Kaunas. The former is fighting for home court in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. The latter needs […]

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A Troy Simons takeover guides Killester past UCC Demons

Troy Simons was the hero for Killester as the former Kent State Golden Flashes guard guided them past UCC Blue Demons

Troy Simons, a former Kent State Golden Flashes guard went lights out for Killester as they progressed to the men’s basketball Irish Super League championship game. Emmet Ryan was at the IWA to take in all the action This was a bruiser and a feisty encounter. In a tough battle, one man stood taller than […]

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