Basketball
NBA: Wolves beat Clippers on Towns return, Bulls overtake Toronto
Karl-Anthony Towns returned from his health adventure and the Minnesota Timberwolves earned a points win over the Clippers 119-117 in Los Angeles. The Chicago Bulls overtook the Toronto Raptors 115-98 without Costa Antetokounmpo.
With Towns and Reed on a very good night but no Gober, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Clippers 119-117 in Los Angeles for the preseason. With a two-digit difference to the first and all thirds, the guests were behind in the ranking, but reacted reduced and got the victory with their weapon on points in the third third.
At the Clippers, John Wall was gratifying with 20 points and showed that despite being off the court for over a year he is still in a very competitive situation and can deliver. Paul George had 14 points and Marcus Morris had 13.
THE DODECALPTA: 34-24, 62-54, 93-92, 117-119
CUTTER: Leonard 8 (4/8 2-pointers), Morris 13 (3), Zubac 8 (8 rebounds), George 14 (2), Wall 20 (9/9 shots), Batum 5 (1), Jackson 11 (3 ), Male 10 (1), Kennard 9 (3), Covington 11 (2), Coffey, Boston 6, Diabate 2, Preston, Moon
WOODWOLVES: McDaniels 10 (1), Reed 20 (11 rebounds), Towns 19 (3/6 threes, 6 rebounds, 6 assists), Edwards 14 (7/13 twos), Russell 9 (1), Anderson 1, McLachlin 5 ( 6 assists), Prince 6 (1), Nowell 11 (1), Forbes 15 (5/6 3-pointers), Rivers 7, Moore, Minot, Garza 2
Birds of Prey – Bulls 98-115
The Chicago Bulls had an easy night in Toronto, with DeMar DeRozan leading another game and Green providing valuable solutions, they overcame the Raptors 115-98. The Chicago team played without Costa Antetokounmpo, who was absent for that particular game.
Positive performance from Vucevic and Dosunmu with 13 and 14 points respectively. For the Raptors, Siakam had 18 points with 9 rebounds while Trent finished the game with 17 and VanVleet with 13. It is worth noting that the Raptors coach used all the players available to him.
THE DODECO LAPTS: 38-27, 47-47, 70-77, 98-115
birds of prey: Anunoby 4, Barnes 7 (8 rebounds), Siakam 18 (1), Trent 17 (1), VanVleet 13 (3/12 3-pointers, 5 steals), Hernangometh 3 (1), Young 5 (1), Atshua 6 (!), Bandon 11 (5 rebounds), Colocco, Birch 2, Champagne 1, Jackson 2, Dowtin 6, Wilson 3, Brown, Harper
COPS: DeRozan 21 (7/11 2-pointers, 8 rebounds, 8 assists), Jones 6, Vucevic 13 (1/3 3-pointers, 9 rebounds), LaVine 9 (2), Dosunmu 14 (2), Williams 6 (1 ), White 7 (1/5 3pts, 6 assists), Caruso 8, Drummond 9 (3), Green 17 (2), Terry 5 (1)
Spores—pelicans 97-111
In San Antonio, the Pelicans won 111-97 with Murphy leading the game with 27 points. Valanciunas stopped at 14 while Willy Hernangometh had 11, essential for another game. Marshall finished with 15 points while Zion Williamson finished with 8 points and sat out CJ McCollum.
At the Spurs, McDermott had 14 points and Richardson had 12 points.
THE DODECO LAPTS: 24-28, 44-50, 66-87, 97-111
SPURS: Diop 4, Sohan, Collins 7, Richardson 12 (1), Jones 9 (1), Robbie 4, McDermott 14 (4), Weasley 4, Dieng 10 (2), Branham 7 (1), Wiskamp 3 (1) , Couchy 8 (2), Langford, Johnson 4, Barlow 9 (1), Hall 2
pelicans: Murphy 27 (7/10 trebles, 8 rebounds, 3 assists), Williamson 8 (1), Valanciunas 14 (2), Jones 3, Graham 11 (3), Hernangomet 11 (11 rebounds), Alvarado 4 (1), Nance 6 (1), Marshall 15 (1), Daniels, Temple 2, Plowden 2, Cibron 8, Butler, Cheetham, Petty
Kings – Blazers 126-94
For one more game, the Kings continued their impressive performances, this time against the Blazers, which they easily won 126-94 in Sacramento.
The first scorer for the winners was Keegan Murray with 16 points and 5/6 three-pointers, while Fox had 14 with absolute perimeter (3/3 three-pointers). Simmons and Grant led the Blazers by 16 and 17 points, respectively.
THE DODECO LAPTS: 31-19, 70-53, 98-77, 126-94
KINGS: Barnes 11 (1), Okpala 4, Sabonis 13 (7 rebounds), Huerter 11 (3), Fox 14 (3), Murray 16 (5/6 3-pointers), Len 4, Davis 14 (4), Monk 10 (2), Mitchell 4 (5 assists), Metou 6, Lyles 10 (2), Bazemore 3, Chieta 4, Dellavedova, Ellis 2
BLAZER: Hart 3, Grant 17 (2/3 trebles, 2 blocks), Nurkic 14 (9 rebounds), Simmons 16 (4/8 trebles), Lillard 8 (0/4 trebles, 6 assists), Johnson 5 (1), Little 7, Sarr 5 (1), Watford 4, Sharp 8 (2), Brown 3, Eubanks 2, Miller 2, Walker
thunder – Maccabi Ranana 144-97
In a match that didn’t draw much criticism as the difference in capacity was apparent, the Thunder passed Maccabi Ranana’s obstacle with a score of 144-97.
There, Oklahoma led with 23 points, while Omorougi was the game’s top scorer with 25 points, and Pokusefksi had a double-double with 15 points and 10 assists and 3/6 threes. Seegers played an unbelievable game for the Israel team, he was a team apart with 40 points and 5/9 threes, but that wasn’t enough.
THE DODECO LAPTS: 33-29, 71-54, 119-77, 144-97
THUNDER: Waters 10 (3), Dieng 18 (2), Pokuszewski 15 (3/6 3-pts, 10 assists), Dort 23 (4/9 3-pts), Wiggins 13 (2), Williams 15 (13 assists) , Omorougi 14 (4/6 3-pointers, 112 rebounds), Williams J 14 (12 rebounds), Nwaba 5, Suckerford 6 (2)
MACABI RANANA: Seagers 40 (5/9 threes), Workman 10 (10 rebounds), Jones 15 (6/14 twos), Leder 7 (1), Cole 12 (1), Adrien 2, Geffen, Hillel 6 (2), Lewis, Morales, Maoz 5 (1), Melnik, Avidan
Source: sport 24
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Kirill Elatontsev may greatly regret his choice.
The departure of Russian center Kirill Elatontsev to the USA became one of the most discussed stories of the winter. A player with a valid long-term contract with Lokomotiv-Kuban suddenly appeared in the application of the University of Oklahoma and soon made his debut in the NCAA. This is an almost unprecedented case for Russian basketball. And for Kirill himself – a chance to start all over again.
A move that no one expected
Elatontsev, 23, was officially recruited by the Oklahoma Sooners, who expect him to quickly fit into the program.
— First of all, we are glad that Kirill is here, since a considerable distance has been covered. He will give us depth, which is extremely important. He’s older and has played against some really tough opponents, which will help us in conference games as well. In addition, he is skilled and has excellent instincts under the rim. “We are encouraged by his transition and are working to ensure that he quickly adapts to our program and system,” journalist Josh Callaway quotes Oklahoma coach Porter Moser as saying on his social media page.
Kirill’s debut took place immediately: on the night of December 30, Moscow time, he played 18 minutes in a match against Mississippi Valley State University. Oklahoma defeated the opponent with a score of 93:69, and the Russian scored 6 points and made 4 rebounds.
How it all started: from health problems to accusations of simulation
The formal conflict started on the night of November 8. Lokomotiv-Kuban reported that Kirill called an ambulance without notifying the medical headquarters. The examination – both at the club and in the clinic – did not reveal any serious problems, and hospitalization was not required. Lokomotiv-Kuban assessed the situation as a possible feigning of illness and a violation of discipline.
For the player, this was the first high-profile episode of the season, which he already missed due to problems with his foot. But in the fall there were rumors that the best young player in the VTB League in recent years was considering leaving for the NCAA. At the time it seemed frivolous. Now it’s reality.
The club’s reaction: “a dangerous precedent” and appeals to all authorities
After it became known that Elatontsev left Russia and signed up for the NCAA, Loko published a big statement. His key points:
The player has a valid contract until 2029, registered with the RFB.
The club called leaving without approval a gross violation of labor obligations.
History, according to the club, creates a dangerous precedent for Russian sports.
Official appeals and documents have been sent to the RFB, FIBA and NCAA.
The case is being reviewed by the Player Status Commission and the National Center for Arbitration for Sports.
Separately, it was reported that the club contacted FIBA to block Elatontsev’s transfer to teams under the auspices of the federation.
Loko emphasizes that investments in players cannot be “cancelled for the sake of short-term personal interests.” Essentially, the club is afraid that other young players will see Elatontsev’s departure as a path to going abroad, bypassing negotiations.
Legal background: claim to the military registration and enlistment office
Amid the basketball conflict, another layer of history has emerged. It turned out that Elatontsev filed a lawsuit against the Krasnodar military registration and enlistment office. He disputes the legality of the subpoena, which he says was issued while he was studying full-time. The document also mentions “misuse of budget funds” on the part of the department. It is difficult to say to what extent this episode is related to his departure to the United States, but it is obvious that the talented basketball player is mired in legal conflicts.
Elatontsev is at great risk by fleeing to the United States in violation of contractual obligations and not resolving issues with the military registration and enlistment office at home. It will be extremely difficult for him to build a successful career in the NBA, because it is too late to begin adapting to American basketball at 23 years old. Elatontsev has a chance to make a name for himself in the NCAA, get an overseas education and stay in the USA. But this story is unlikely to be associated with basketball at the highest level.
Source: Sportbox
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Four games were played in the NBA regular season on the night of December 30-31.
Utah hosted and lost to Boston.
Jazz started the game well, took the lead from the beginning and increased the difference to 10 points in the middle of the first quarter: 24:14. As a result, Utah won the first quarter with a score of 38:31. The visiting team started the second quarter better and made a move with 18:2 to not only take the lead, but also take the lead by 9 points (49:40). However, at the big break, Utah managed to turn the game around and made a move at 16:3 to take the lead again at 58:55. It was Jazz who entered the big break as the leader with 64:59.
The third quarter was even. Neither team could make serious progress and the lead changed 12 times. The result is 99:96 in favor of Boston. Thus, the fate of the match was decided in the fourth quarter. The guest team gained a 6-point lead at 103:97 in the first quarter, then kept their opponent within two shots for a long time, and towards the end of the match, they increased their advantage to double digits with 129:119.
Svyatoslav Mikhayyuk In this match, he rested by sitting on the bench for the entire match.
The most productive player of the Celtics was White, who scored 27 points, while Brown also had a double-double with 23 points + 10 assists.
Detroit defeated the Lakers on the road.
The Pistons only allowed the home team to take leads of 6:5 and 9:8 at the beginning of the first quarter, then they were ahead throughout the whole game and gradually increased their advantage, reaching 26 points (122:96) by the middle of the fourth quarter. As a result, Detroit won with a score of 128:106.
Doncic, who made 11 assists in the match, also scored 30 points and scored a double-double, but this did not benefit his team much. The most productive name for Detroit was Cunningham, who had a double-double with 27 points + 11 assists.
NBA. Regular season, December 31
Utah – Boston – 119:129 (38:31, 26:28, 32:40, 23:30)
Utah: George (37 + 7 assists), Nurkic (26 + 8 rebounds + 8 assists), Markkanen (22 + 9 rebounds), Sensabaugh (5), Hendricks (3) – start; Filipovski (10), Collier (7 + 8 assists), Clayton (7), Williams (2).
Boston: White (27 + 7 rebounds + 6 assists + 7 blocks), Brown (23 + 10 assists), Pritchard (18 + 6 assists), Keta (12), Walsh (6) – starts; Simons (20), Garza (15), Houser (5), Gonzalez (3), Scheierman (0).
Lakers-Detroit-106:128 (30:36, 35:34, 23:26, 18:32)
Lakers: Doncic (30 + 11 assists + 8 losses), James (17 + 5 losses), Ayton (10), Larevia (9), Smart (6) – starts; Hayes (13), Knecht (10), Vanderbilt (8 + 8 rebounds), Smith (3), Thiero (0), James Jr. (0), Kleber (0).
of Detroit: Cunningham (27 + 11 assists + 5 losses), Düren (14 + 8 rebounds + 5 steals + 5 losses), Thompson (7), Harris (7), D. Robinson (6) – start; Sasser (19), Stewart (15), Holland (11 + 7 rebounds), Ivey (9), Green (8), Reed (3), Lanier (2), Jenkins (0).
Memphis – Philadelphia – 136:139 Overtime (40:34, 32:38, 28:31, 28:25, 8:11)
Memphis: Morant (40), Coward (28 + 16 rebounds), Jaren Jackson (15 + 12 rebounds), Wells (14), Koloko (0) – start; Aldama (15 + 4 blocked shots), Spencer (7), Jackson (6), Landale (6), Small (5).
Philadelphia: Maxey (34 + 12 assists), Embiid (34 + 10 rebounds + 8 assists), Edgecombe (25), George (17), Barlow (12) – start; Grimes (11), Bona (4), McCain (2), Edwards (0).
Clippers – Sacramento – 131:90 (34:20, 39:20, 27:31, 31:19)
cutting machines: Leonard (33), Harden (21), Collins (16), Dunn (10), B. Lopez (8) – starter; Niederhaeuser (16), D. Jones (8), Senders (7), Miller (6), Brown (3), Batum (3), Christie (0).
sacramento: Westbrook (12), Reynaud (12 + 12 rebounds), Murray (11), DeRozan (8 + 7 rebounds), Achiuwa (0) – start; Clifford (18), Schroeder (11), Eubanks (6), Carter (4), McDermott (3), Monk (3 + 5 turnovers), Ellis (2).
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Eastern Conference
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On December 30, four matches were played in the 19th round of the Euroleague regular championship.
Hapoel Tel Aviv lost sensationally at home to Zalgiris.
The home team started the match successfully, quickly took the lead by 7 points, 9:2, and was ahead +12 – 25:13 towards the end of the first quarter. Only after this did the Lithuanians begin to close the gap. They made a 9:0 move at the intersection of the first and second quarters and came back with one shot at 25:22. After that, Hapoel again managed to lead by 9 points at 35:26, but even before the big break Zalgiris was ahead by 1 point at 40:39.
In the third quarter, the Lithuanians quickly took the lead and then made a 10:0 move to pull away by 11 points, 58:47. In fact, this decided the fate of the match, because afterwards Zalgiris maintained a double-digit advantage in the score and took the match to victory 93:80.
The most productive player of the winning team was Williams-Gross, who scored 17 points.
In the main match of the matchday, Barcelona lost to Monaco.
Monegasques started the game well and were ahead by 9 points in the first quarter – 22:13. They increased the advantage in the second 10 minutes and brought the score to 21 points at 47:26. At the big break, Barça reduced the difference to -17 – 30:47, but could not increase this local success further in the third quarter. Monaco then calmly controlled the course of the game, retained the double-digit advantage and won a landslide victory – 90:74.
James scored 19 points for Monaco and became the team’s top scorer.
Europa League. Regular season. 19th round, 30 December
Hapoel Tel Aviv – Zalgiris – 80:93 (25:18, 15:21, 13:24, 27:30)
Hapoel: Jones (18+5 assists), Bryant (14 points + 4 rebounds + 1 assist), Oturu (12+2+1), Motley (10+3+2), Blakeney (9+2 rebounds), Wainwright (9+3+6), Madar (4+3+5), Malcolm (4).
Zalgiris: Williams-Gross (17+2+4), Wright (15+3 rebounds), Francisco (13+2+8), Tubelis (12+8 rebounds), Brazdeikis (10+3 rebounds), Butkevicius (9), Law (8+2 rebounds), Sol (7+6+2), Ulanovas (2+4+2), Biruttis (2 rebounds + 1 assist).
ASVEL – Paris – 94:89 (20:23, 21:23, 20:18, 33:25)
ASVEL: Watson (28+3+1), De Colo (17+5+5), Harrison (10+5+1), Ndiae (9+9+2), Massa (8+6+1), Yurtel (8+1+8), Vautier (7+4 rebounds), Traore (4+2 rebounds), Lighty (2+1 rebounds), Jackson (1+1+1), Ajins (3 rebounds + 2 assists).
Paris: Heaphy (26+4+7), Herrera (11+4 rebounds), Willis (10+2 assists), Robinson (8+2+5), Fae (8+4 rebounds), Dokossi (6+1 rebounds), Morgan (6+7+2), Cavalier (5+5+1), Stevens (5+7+1), M’Baye (2+1+2), Ouattara (2+3+1).
Barcelona – Monaco – 74:90 (13:22, 17:25, 23:22, 21:21)
barcelona: Brizuela (25+1 rebounds), Norris (14+4+2), Fal (8+6 rebounds), Panther (8+2+4), Hernangomez (7+3 rebounds), Cale (7+3+1), Laprovittola (2+1 rebounds), Satoranski (2+4+4), Parra (1+3 rebounds), Marcos (2 assists).
Monaco: James (19+4+5), Hayes (15+5+1), Mirotic (13+4 rebounds), Okobo (12+4+5), Diallo (9+4 rebounds), Nedovic (8+1+1), Theis (7+4+3), Strazel (5+1+2), Blossomgame (2+5+2), Tarpey (2 rebounds).
Valencia – Partizan – 86:73 (18:22, 25:21, 22:20, 21:10)
Valencia: Thompson (17+3+6), Badio (14+1+3), Rivers (14+7 rebounds), Montero (13+3 rebounds), Pradilla (11+7+2), Costello (9+2 rebounds), Sakho (5+7+1), Taylor (2+1+2), Key (1+1 assist), Moore (2 rebounds + 2 assists), Puerto (2 rebounds + 1 assist).
Partisan: Bonga (17+7+2), Brown (15+2+2), Jones (9+6+1), Washington (7), Parker (7+4+1), Fernando (6+3 rebounds), Osetkowski (6+2+3), Payne (6+1+4), Calathes (4 rebounds + 6 assists).
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