If the Friday night Euroleague clash in Istanbul is the most eagerly anticipated game of the week, the opposite is probably true for the match taking place in Milan. You can bet that there will be players, never mind the fans, who can’t be bothered with this game but there is a need to get... Continue Reading »
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31 March 2017 Euroleague Tips – Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade v Unics Kazan
If Darussafaka had lost on Thursday night, this game would have been a chance for Belgrade to clinch their playoff spot but that hasn’t panned out. The Turkish side grabbed a win by a score of 97-99 so that hasn’t worked out in this manner and with Belgrade heading to Turkey next week to take... Continue Reading »
24 March 2017 Euroleague Tips – Unics Kazan v CSKA Moscow
This may be an all-Russian clash in the Euroleague but that is where the similarities end between these sides. The hosts have a 7-20 record and have long been eliminated from playoff contention. The away side are not only the reigning Euroleague champions, they have just secured home-court advantage in the playoffs so CSKA Moscow... Continue Reading »
22 March 2017 Euroleague Tips – Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul v Unics Kazan
Both of these teams know that when the Euroleague regular season ends, they will be winding down for the European campaign, so you have to wonder what impetus and motivation these teams will have in the game. You have to think that the Turkish side will be keen to put a smile on the faces... Continue Reading »
17 March 2017 Euroleague Tips – Unics Kazan v Zalgiris Kaunas
The hosts are on a terrible run of form, having lost 8 games in a row, and they know that they won’t be enjoying European basketball after the regular season of the Euroleague ends. This isn’t quite the case for Zalgiris though with the team from Kaunas still in the running to make it through... Continue Reading »
9 March 2017 Euroleague – FC Barcelona Lassa v Unics Kazan
This is a game between a side that is running out of time to book their spot in the Playoffs and a team that officially ran out of time last week. Yes, Unics Kazan know that their Euroleague campaign is limited to the regular season this year and to be honest, it is likely that... Continue Reading »
3 March 2017 Euroleague – Unics Kazan v Anadolu Efes Istanbul
While both of these teams will be keen to grab a win in this Friday night game, it is no exaggeration to say that Unics Kazan are entering the last chance saloon with this game. The hosts have lost six games in a row and if they lose a seventh in succession, they will be... Continue Reading »
24 February 2017 Euroleague – Panathinaikos Superfoods Athens v Unics Kazan
While both of these teams will be desperate for a win on Friday night in the Euroleague, there is a very different mood between the two camps. The hosts have a 13-9 record and barring a disaster they should be okay for a playoff spot once the regular season comes to a close. The Russian... Continue Reading »
9 February 2017 Euroleague – UNICS Kazan v Real Madrid
When the side that is fourth from bottom in the league welcomes the team that is sitting top, you only expect the game to go in one direction. This could be a tough game in Russia because home advantage and a lot of spirit can go a long way but when you think about how... Continue Reading »
2 February 2017 Euroleague Tips – Unics Kazan v Olympiacos Piraeus
The hosts will be desperate to get back to winning ways but with a 7-13 record, it has been a tough season in the Euroleague so far for Unics Kazan. The Russian side faces a very tough test on Thursday evening when they welcome the Greek side Olympiacos Piraeus, who hold a 14-6 record at... Continue Reading »