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Bartzokas: “Consistent in the most important points of the game”

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4 years ago

February 4, 2022

Bartzokas: “Consistent in the most important points of the game”

Giorgos Bartzokas is certain that later this year Olympiakos will return to the standards they had in the first round of the EuroLeague after beating Baskonia in Vitoria.

Satisfied with the overall picture of his team, George Bartzokas acknowledged the result, its importance and the problems Olympiacos had faced in the previous period. The Greek coach spoke about the rotation and time management of the six key athletes and the four complementary athletes he used against Baskonia on Friday night (4/2) at the Fernando Buesa Arena.

Details of George Bartzokas’ statements:

“It was a very important win for us because we had four defeats in a row. We had 13 cases in 25 days, that affected our game and our situation. Every game and every training session helps us get back to the situation we were in in the first half of the season. As the year progresses, every win becomes more important, especially when it comes away. Congratulations to Basconia and to my friend Neven Spahia.

We stole 13 balls and scored in the surprise. Our defense led their creators to errors, we made 3-4 critical steals, we had second chances and we scored. The game in Madrid was very intense, the details judging it were small. Real put us under a lot of pressure with the ace. We had a day less time to prepare from Baskonia, we had to open the rotation, we didn’t have Larentzakis and Eisi while McKissick had gastrointestinal disease and played a little. My concern was how to make the changes to help those who ended up not having the strength to return. I substituted Dorsey seven or eight minutes before the final, Sloukas was very tired. But we were consistent in the key points of the game“.

Source: sport24

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Basketball

Lakers player independently fixes dislocated finger during Dallas game

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5 hours ago

January 25, 2026

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Lakers player independently fixes dislocated finger during Dallas game

Los Angeles Lakers player Marcus Smart He described how he removed his finger during an intervention attempt and then reattached it:

“My finger popped out again, so I had to put it back in. I put it right back in. It was the same finger that had been operated on before, so it was a little scary, but it would still be fine.”

I sprained my operated finger and thought, “I don’t want to quit playing.” I quickly tried to set it up and if it hadn’t worked I would have left the site long ago. But I managed to get back into the game.

It’s part of basketball, it’s part of me. I’m a tough player, things happen and I want to help the team in any way possible, whether it’s with ten fingers or nine fingers,” Smart said.

While Los Angeles Lakers defeated Dallas Mavericks with a score of 116:110, Smart played 32 minutes and played with 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks during this time.

Previously, Luka Doncic shared his feelings about returning to Dallas.

Source: Sport UA

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Doncic on returning to Dallas: ‘This will always be a special place for me’

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9 hours ago

January 25, 2026

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Doncic on returning to Dallas: ‘This will always be a special place for me’

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic He shared his feelings about returning to Dallas, where he spent 7 years as a member of the Mavericks.

Cheers erupted in the arena during the Slovenian’s introduction, and fans chanted “MVP” when Doncic went for a free throw.

“I was very happy to come back here. I went home and looked at my cars. But, you know, it’s always emotional. I was very pleased that the fans applauded me when I was introduced.”

It will always be a special place for me. I’ve spent seven years here and a lot of things have happened, both good and bad. When I went to Madrid at the age of 13, I felt good every time I returned to Slovenia. That’s why it will always be a special place for me.

Fan support? It was really special. I didn’t know what to expect because I know how the city responds to such cold weather, but I’m really grateful to a lot of people for coming.

Doncic helped the Lakers win 116-110 with 33 points, 11 assists and 8 rebounds in the match.

Source: Sport UA

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VIDEO. Chicago retires youngest NBA MVP in history

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9 hours ago

January 25, 2026

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VIDEO. Chicago retires youngest NBA MVP in history

At the end of the match against the Boston Celtics at the United Center (114:111), the former NBA star’s number 1 jersey was officially removed. Derrick Rose.

Rose becomes the fifth franchise player to have his jersey retired, joining Michael Jordan (23), Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4) and Bob Love (10).

Many members of Rose’s family and former teammates attended the ceremony, including Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, Tej Gibson and Kirk Hinrich. Rose’s favorite Bulls coach, Tom Thibodeau, also attended the meeting, giving a special speech.

“He showed everyone what it means to be a great Chicago Bulls and a great person. To me, the next stop is the Hall of Fame, no doubt about it. Thank you Derrick, I love you,” Thibodeau said.

Rose was selected first overall by the Bulls in the 2008 NBA draft. For seven seasons, he led the team to success, including the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals.

At the age of 22, he became the youngest MVP in NBA history for the 2010-11 season. Rose was also a three-time All-Star, All-NBA selection and a gold medalist for Team USA at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.