Basketball
Monaco – Anadolu Efes 102-80: The Monegasque are afraid, they surprised the European champions
An incredible performance by Monaco, who defeated Anadolu Efes 102-80, made the difference and took another step towards the top 8 and remaining in the EuroLeague next season.
The exclusion of the Russian teams from the continuation of the season finally put Monaco in the game of the octave. The Monegasque defeated the European champions Anadolu Efes (102:80) on Friday evening (March 11), got the difference (they lost 21 in Istanbul), played even more energetically to secure a place in the playoffs and in the EuroLeague remain for one more season as the postseason offers a second-year contract extension.
More determined, balanced, competitive and ambitious, Sasa Obradovic’s side rose to 11-13, dropping their opponents to 12-10, with Olympiakos taking a deep breath after yesterday’s away loss to Alba Berlin and now gaining the quartet and the home advantage. Alfa Dialo is great (19 points, 6/8 two points, 2/4 three points, 1/1 shot, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 30 ranking), in absolute zero is Shane Larkin, 16th has played: 53 .
See here how the ranking of the regular lesson is formed.
The race
With more balance early in the game, Monaco built a small four-point lead (13-9) while Ataman Mitsic held on in the role of sixth player. Diallo (8p.) and Thomas scored 22:15 against the Turks, who lacked two-pointer efficiency and were trying to make the time when Larkin was down to zero after eight minutes.
The Monegasques went into the second half with a 7-0 streak for 32:19, went into halftime with an 11-point lead (49:38), had 10 assists for four penalties, had Larkin in 14:33 to clean held, had controlled the game with balance and determination. And while everyone was waiting for the eruption of Efes at the beginning of the second part, Monaco simply accelerated. Diallo and Lee scored 75-56 at the end of the third period and the game was decided there.
Ataman watched from his bench with a smile as Mitsic fought everyone alone and succeeded… in a hole in the water. The hosts wanted the game more and used it to get even stronger in the octave game, qualify for the playoffs and stay in the tournament for another season.
THE REFEREES: Jerethuelo, Nedovic, Zamoisky
THE TEN MINUTES: 25-19, 49-38, 75-56, 102-80
MONACO (Obradovic): Li 14 (3/4 two points, 2/5 three points, 2/2 shots, 2 steals), Bacon 8 (4/7 two points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists), Thomas 7 (1), Diallo 19 (6/8 two points, 2/4 three points, 1/1 shot, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals), Motum 3 (1), Motiegounas 9 (6 rebounds), Ouattara 4, Hall 11 (4th /4 two points, 3/4 shots, 3 rebounds), James 27 (4/5 two points, 3/5 three points, 10/12 shots, 5 rebounds, 6 assists)
ΑΝΑΝΤΟΛΟΥ ΕΦΕΣ (Ataman): Larkin (0/5 shots, 3 assists, 3 errors), Boboa 13 (3), Singleton 2, Balbay, Bryant 10 (2/3 two points, 2/3 three points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals), Morman 5 (1 three points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists), Tuncer, Plays 5 (1), Mitsic 25 (5/7 two points, 3/7 three points, 6/7 shots, 8 assists, 4 errors), Anderson 2, Petrushev 6, Dunston 12 (6/8 two points)
Monaco team statistics: 29/43 two points, 9/24 three points, 17/21 shots, 35 rebounds (21 defensive – 14 offensive), 18 assists, 7 steals, 3 blocks, 7 errors
The group statistics of Anantolou Efes: 21/37 two points, 10/25 three points, 8/10 shots, 27 rebounds (17 defensive – 10 offensive), 21 assists, 3 steals, 12 errors
The next games of the two teams: In the 30th game, Monaco will rest as they will face CSKA in Moscow, while Anadolu Efes will travel to Kaunas to face Zalgiris (17/3 at 20:00).
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The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors in a home game of the NBA regular season.
The meeting in Toronto ended with a score of 141:127 OT (33:29, 32:35, 31:36, 26:21, 19:5).
Toronto small forward Scotty Barnes spent more than 42 minutes on the floor and scored a triple-double: 23 points, 10 assists and 25 rebounds.
Golden State guard Stephen Curry scored 39 points.
Toronto (19 wins/14 losses) ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference. Golden State (16/16) is in eighth position in the West.
Results of other matches of the game day:
Oklahoma City Thunder – Philadelphia 76ers – 129:104
Washington Wizards – Memphis Grizzlies – 116:112
Portland Trail Blazers – Boston Celtics – 114:108
Los Angeles Clippers – Detroit Pistons – 112:99
Los Angeles Lakers – Sacramento Kings – 125:101
Source: Sportbox
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Basketball
“Victories over Euroleague teams, the Super Cup in Belgrade, the birth of Jean-Charles’ twins.” Vatutin named the brightest moments of 2025
President of basketball CSKA Andrei Vatutin, in a conversation with Match TV, named the brightest moments of the outgoing year, and also told how to meet 2026.
At the end of the 2024/25 season, CSKA became the champion of the VTB United League. In the current regular season, the army team is in the lead, having won 16 victories in 18 games.
— How satisfied are you with 2025?
— First of all, I would like to say that the team we have now is very dear to me. I am often asked: which season’s team do you like the most? For some reason, everyone thinks that the answer will be related to our victories in the Euroleague. Not at all. Every year we have a unique team. I’m happy to work with the guys we have today. I really value the victories in the United League that we achieved with this Team. That’s right, with a capital letter. The guys communicate well with each other. We have a great environment in the dressing room. I am very glad that our veterans – Kurbanov, Antonov, Ukhov – continue their careers. They mean a lot to me and to CSKA.
It is clear that if you won the championship in the past year, there is no reason to be dissatisfied with the sports result. But again, I’m happy to work with the coaching staff, our players, our club office and I would like everyone to be healthy and for us to continue to win together. I think everyone will have a lot of wishes in their New Year’s toasts. But surely each of the CSKA employees, players and coaches will wish us good luck and that there will be no injuries. If everything goes well, then there will be victories.
In addition to winning the championship, our team had many more bright moments. Birth of twins to Livio Jean-Charles. We played the pre-season in Dubai for the first time. The United League Super Cup was played for the first time in Belgrade. Plus we beat two Euroleague teams, which doesn’t mean anything, but in principle it indicates that we can now play with Euroleague teams. And I’ll probably also note Kurbanov’s pass to Livio in Krasnodar, when they scored 0.6 seconds before the end. A very bright moment. This suggests that basketball has become faster over the past decades: what took three seconds in Munich was now decided in 0.6.
Of course, my family gives me many very bright positive moments.
— How will you celebrate the New Year? What will be on the festive table?
— In Moscow, with my family. As always, it will be delicious. I generally love to eat (laughs). So to say that today I eat tasteless, but on New Year’s Day it’s delicious, would be wrong. Before the chimes, as always, we will listen to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin’s New Year’s address. Then we’ll have a glass of champagne, and then maybe move on to red wine.
— The Year of the Fire Horse is ahead. Does this mean that CSKA must definitely become the champion?
— (Laughs) I’ll say this: we don’t owe anyone anything. Whether it’s the year of the blue Horse or the Ox, our goals remain the same: we will try to please our fans. The Year of the Red Horse does not impose additional responsibilities and obligations. Of course, it’s nice that it’s the Year of the Horse, but it will be all the more interesting and enjoyable to ride this horse. Our competitors will probably oppose this. It is clear that the New Year’s toasts of the leaders of UNICS, Zenit, and Lokomotiv will also be for victory. Now is the middle of the season, and the most interesting is ahead,” Vatutin told Match TV.
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Source: Sportbox
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President of the Zaporozhye Regional Basketball Federation Valery Elkinson Summarized the results of the first part of the season for BC Zaporozhye.
– Valery, at the beginning of the season you made predictions about BC Zaporozhye’s performance in the Super League and the Ukrainian Cup. The second round is already underway. Are you happy with the results?
– Yes, I am satisfied. Many experts predicted that we would be ninth or tenth, but we need work, system and team for the result. We have a very small staff: club president Viktor Stelmakov, chief accountant Tatyana Kozachenko and media director Roman Polyachenko. These people have been working for the benefit of Zaporizhzhya basketball for years, and thanks to this, we achieved the current result.
– Which matches did you like the most? Where did the team perform at its best?
– First of all, both matches will be played against Kharkov Falcons. Unfortunately, we lost the first match in overtime and won the second match by one point. These are important matches as the opponent’s head coach is our former mentor Valery Plekhanov. The matches were quite challenging and interesting.
– What about the matches against Dnepr?
– “Dnepr” is the leader of the championship today and so far it is difficult for us to fight with them. Our main duty now is to protect basketball in such difficult times. We plan to compete for medals in the future as well. We have a common dream with the city and regional authorities: to return the European Cup of basketball to Zaporozhye.
– How do you evaluate the role of American legionnaires in BC Zaporozhye?
– The team has a very good microclimate, foreign players are very well integrated into the team. They are the leaders of the team today. At the same time, you must understand that times are difficult and communicating with strangers in such conditions is a particular challenge. But despite all the difficulties, the team works in unity and produces results.
Captain Anton Buts plays a big role; He is a leader not only on the field, but also in the locker room, helping young people and communicating with foreign players.
– Anton Buts plays a very consistent game. Was he given any special assignments?
– Anton has been in our club for many years and is playing better every season. He has a strong character and he shows it in his matches. He manages the team; This is very important.
– How do young people express themselves?
– We are satisfied. Ilya Lishchina is our student who returned home after studying on the Dnieper. Vyacheslav Kiktev is a hardworking player, although there are some difficulties. We also signed another student, Alexander Petrenko, which allowed us to expand our squad.
– Where is it more difficult to play; In the Super League or the Ukrainian Cup?
– These are different tournaments. It is a cup elimination match. For years we had no luck in the draw; We reached Dnepr early. This year the draw was more favorable and for the first time in ten years BC Zaporozhye advanced to the Final Four. In the cup, everything is decided by a single match, while in the championship, the distance is longer.
– How do you evaluate the work of head coach Dmitry Shchiglinsky?
– Dmitry actively participated in the formation of the team, has his own vision of the game and tactics. We can say that he did the right thing with the choice of actors, including foreign actors. We try to create conditions where the team can work safely despite all the difficulties.
Source: Sport UA
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