The hosts are just outside of the playoff spots which mean that every game is crucial for them as we head into the final rundown of the regular season in the Euroleague. Of course, home games are going to be absolutely vital if the Istanbul side is going to squeeze into the playoff spots, but... Continue Reading »
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24 February 2017 Euroleague – Real Madrid v Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul
With the team at the top of the Euroleague rounding out this week’s action with a home game, there is every expectation that it will be status quo at the pinnacle of the Euroleague once the action is over. With a 17-5 record, Real Madrid have been hugely consistent this season but they will face... Continue Reading »
2 February 2017 Euroleague Tips – EA7 Emporio Armani Milan v Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul
Both of these teams have endured tough times in the Euroleague this season but there will also be slight cause for optimism amongst the teams. It’s been difficult for Milan, as their 6-14 record suggests but there has been a touch of life and vitality in recent weeks. The Istanbul side holds a 10-10 record,... Continue Reading »
27 January 2017 Euroleague Tips – Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas
This is the first time that Darussafaka will play host to Zalgiris Kaunas and at the moment, it is the Turkish side that has the upper hand. With respect to the Euroleague season, Darussafaka have a 10-9 record while the away side travels with a 7-12 record. This means in the playoff hunt, it is... Continue Reading »
25 January 2017 Euroleague Tips – Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul
The Wednesday Euroleague action gets underway with an Istanbul derby and clearly these two sides are no strangers to each other. However, there have only been three games between these sides in European action and it is Anadolu who is the top dog. This is because there have been three games between these sides and... Continue Reading »
20 January 2017 Euroleague Tips – Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul v Unics Kazan
The hosts are currently in seventh place, and this means that they are in the playoff spot, which is where all teams want to be. There is still a long way to go so Darussafaka cannot get too carried away just yet but their 9-8 record has been boosted with three home wins in a... Continue Reading »
5 January 2017 Euroleague Tips – Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv v Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul
Before the game starts, there will be a lot of focus on the coaches. The Darussafaka coach needs no introduction to the Tel Aviv crowd as David Blatt has been a Euroleague winner with the Israeli side. The current Tel Aviv boss, Ainars Bagatskis has been part of the Blatt team, so the two men... Continue Reading »
30 December 2016 Euroleague Tips – FC Barcelona Lassa v Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul
2016 comes to an end in the Euroleague with this clash in Catalonia and the hosts come into this game on the back of a win. Barcelona had lost three games in a row but a win over Milan lifted them to a 6-8 record. Darussafaka have won three games in a row, lifting themselves... Continue Reading »
23 December 2016 Euroleague Tips – Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul v Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv
The hosts have won their two most recent games, including an Istanbul derby win over Fenerbahce and it is likely that confidence will be high in the side that carries a 7-6 record into this game. Darussafaka welcome the Israeli side Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv, and the away team brings a 5-8 record into this... Continue Reading »
21 December 2016 Euroleague Tips – Fenerbahce Istanbul v Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul
There is an Istanbul derby taking place on Wednesday night and this looks like being one of the most intriguing games of the Euroleague this midweek. Both teams have a strong defensive shape, so there may not be a lot of points but with Fenerbahce holding an 8-4 record while Darussafaka hold a 6-6 record,... Continue Reading »