Basketball
Lithuania, another tough rival for the national team
After defeat and victory Greece the first two trials of euro basketballthe Spanish team continues another high-level challenge in the men’s third Test this afternoon (7.30pm peninsular time) against Lithuania in Las Palmas. Sergio ScarioloThe team returned to work on Sunday gran canaria The arena, the scene of this conference, faces an important week for both the set-up and team overview. Now made up of 16 players, with Usman’s recovery pending. Galba.
yes Greece Not to mention Lithuania, a team blessed with a strong interior game in which the NBA Jonas stands out, constituted a first-level rivalry with maximum ambition Valanciunas (Pelican) and Domantus Sabonis (king).Azurgrana Jokbaitis as a base Zalgiris Lucas Recavicius Or the new Panathinaikos Marius Forward Grigonis It constitutes another of the combined Baltic threats. Lithuania It is included in Group B of the first tier of EuroBasket. Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnian Herzegovina and France.
In the opinion of the coach, Sergio Scariolo, Lithuania is “another team that everyone considers a medal favourite”, giving an idea of the difficulty. It takes a step forward, requiring a higher hardness of impact, keeping the big ones as far away from the paint as possible, and racing the numbers.” The Italian coach admits his rivals have “very high physical athletic rhythm”, play “excellent basketball” and have very good players “in all positions”. Spain They are “Enthusiasm, Energy, Desire to Improve”.
“Now we have very strong rivals like Lithuania, especially in the inside game, with talented players in every position, but we are looking forward to another challenge, individual responsibility and collective collective effort.” added Forward. Xavi Lopez Arostegui.
Yesterday’s coach also delved deeper into psychological and environmental issues than talent and physical moments. “Everyone says we are far from medal contention. We have to work to get closer and see where the competition will be,” he said. Sergio Scariolo, trying to maintain a speech of humility and moderation. “Arrogance and bravery are not good allies when facing competition, especially when it alienates us from reality,” he added.
Asked about the physical condition of power forwards Usman Galba, Scagliolo believed he still had a ‘stretch’ to be available, ‘not for the recovery of his ankle, but for his shape after being out of work for so long’, as he was behind his teammate. I’m here.And he’s a player who needs to be “physically fit to perform and contribute”
After this game Spain Return a visit to the Baltic team with a trip to Vilnius, will have a rematch next Thursday. This will be the last test before playing his two games of World Cup Windows against Iceland and the Netherlands, a serious appetizer to the European Championship starting on September 1.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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NBA announced its starting 11s on its official pages. NBA All-Star Game It will take place in Los Angeles in 2026.
The Eastern Conference’s starters are: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), who will play in his 10th All-Star game, Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) and Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics).
The starting lineup for the Western Conference includes Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who will play in his 8th All-Star game, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who will play in his 6th All-Star game, Oklahoma City Thunder’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Stephen Curry from Golden State Warriors and Victor Vembanyama from San Antonio Spurs.
This roster marks the end of LeBron James’ record of starting 21 consecutive All-Star games in the NBA.
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo topped the fan votes in their respective conferences for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place in the new USA-World format on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles (with events on the weekend of February 13-15).
Fan votes accounted for 50% of the total weight in determining the starting players, while votes from current players and media panels contributed 25% each.
Head coaches will nominate seven reserves in each conference, regardless of position, to fill 24 spots for the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The event requires 16 U.S. players and 8 international players.
Western Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/8PkOcZi4XQ
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Eastern Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ePSscF3xGT
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Source: Sport UA
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NBA announced its starting 11s on its official pages. NBA All-Star Game It will take place in Los Angeles in 2026.
The Eastern Conference’s starters are: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), who will play in his 10th All-Star game, Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) and Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics).
The starting lineup for the Western Conference includes Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), who will play in his 8th All-Star game, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who will play in his 6th All-Star game, Oklahoma City Thunder’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Stephen Curry from Golden State Warriors and Victor Vembanyama from San Antonio Spurs.
This roster marks the end of LeBron James’ record of starting 21 consecutive All-Star games in the NBA.
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo topped the fan votes in their respective conferences for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will take place in the new USA-World format on February 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles (with events on the weekend of February 13-15).
Fan votes accounted for 50% of the total weight in determining the starting players, while votes from current players and media panels contributed 25% each.
Head coaches will nominate seven reserves in each conference, regardless of position, to fill 24 spots for the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The event requires 16 U.S. players and 8 international players.
Western Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/8PkOcZi4XQ
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Eastern Conference players honored as 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/ePSscF3xGT
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
Source: Sport UA
Ralph Bean is a writer for Sportish. Ralph has written about sports news for the last two years, and is currently an author on the site. He enjoys writing about sports, and hopes to cover more stories in the future.
American defender of Niko-Basket Jamir Moultrie He explained why he decided to transfer to the club from Ukraine and explained his decision to come to a country where there is war:
“I had former Ukrainian-born teammates with whom I played in college in NCAA Division 1. They gave me an insight into the basketball culture here.
When Niko-Basket became interested in my resume, I thought it was a good opportunity and that I would come as a team and help them win and play in Ukraine for the first time.
I know nothing about the city of Nikolaev, but I know a lot about the war from the news shown in the USA. My coaches told me everything about the city and that helped me decide to come here and play.
I cannot say that I am afraid, but I am aware of the possible risks and take them into consideration. I know how serious the consequences can be.
Safety measures are in place for myself, the team and all support staff in case of an emergency. “I’m confident in this plan and I’m happy to be able to play basketball in such a great culture and environment.”
Source: Sport UA
Ralph Bean is a writer for Sportish. Ralph has written about sports news for the last two years, and is currently an author on the site. He enjoys writing about sports, and hopes to cover more stories in the future.
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