Tag: Eurobasket

Franz Wagner sprains right ankle

Khobi Price: Germany head coach Gordon Herbert says Franz Wagner has a “pretty bad sprain” after rolling his right ankle on a defender’s foot on the 3-point attempt during the 3Q of Germany-Montenegro. Source: Twitter @khobi_price What’s the buzz on …

Khobi Price: Germany head coach Gordon Herbert says Franz Wagner has a “pretty bad sprain” after rolling his right ankle on a defender’s foot on the 3-point attempt during the 3Q of Germany-Montenegro.

Source: Twitter @khobi_price

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Franz Wagner (14pts, 5rebs) didn’t play at all in the 4th quarter. His absence was really crucial because he brings versatility and stability on both ends for Grermany. It was a main reason for Montenegro’s return in 4th. #KoerbeFuerD #EuroBasket #MagicTogether – 2:05 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
That right ankle injury for Franz Wagner didn’t look good. Came down on a defender on a jumper. – 1:12 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Franz Wagner at #EuroBasket 2022 (5 games)
16.2 points
4 rebounds
1.4 assists
53.6% FG
50% 3P
100% FT
Next stop? Round of 16! #KoerbeFuerD #MagicTogether – 4:48 PM

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It was Jonas Valanciunas’ best game wearing the Lithuanian national team shirt. His dominance was felt throughout the entire game. Not only did he almost singlehandedly fouled out Daniel Theis and Johannes Thiemann, but the center also recorded 34 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, made 5 assists, and drew 13 fouls during the game. On the other side of the court, Franz Wagner was phenomenal. Although the Orlando Magic forward was not that noticeable during the two overtimes, he scored 32 points on 8-for-13 shooting and grabbed 8 rebounds in just his fourth official game with the German national team’s shirt. -via BasketNews / September 4, 2022
Christos Tsaltas: Germany beat Slovenia at Audi Dome, Munich in dominant fashion (90-71) Dennis Schroder 17pts, 10asts, 3 rebs, 2 stls Franz Wagner 16pts, 7rebs, 2asts Johannes Voigtmann 11pts, 14rebs, 2asts #KoerbeFuerD #MojTim #FIBAWC -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / August 28, 2022
Christos Tsaltas: Franz Wagner shined over the last 2 games with German national team vs Sweden: 16 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls, 2 blks, 7-16 FG vs Slovenia: 16 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts, 7-15 FG 16 pts / 6 rebs / 3.5 asts / 45.1% FG per game Development proof #KoerbeFuerD #MagicTogether #EuroBasket -via Twitter @Tsaltas46 / August 28, 2022

Boston alums Dennis Schroder, Daniel Theis survive comeback bid from Montenegro as Germany advances 85-79 in EuroBasket knockout round

Two more Celtics alumni push their team to the round of eight in EuroBasket knockout play.

Boston Celtics alumni Dennis Schroder and Daniel Theis helped their German National Team survive a late onslaught from the Montenegrin National Team in EuroBasket play on Saturday afternoon, advancing from the knockout stage game with an 85-79 victory over Montenegro after falling behind by as much as 16 points early in the game.

The former Celtics floor general put up a solid 22 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and a steal, but turned the ball over 5 times and shot just 28.6% from beyond the arc. Ex-Boston big man Daniel Theis had a quieter but more efficient game in the win, scoring 9 points and 4 boards, but picked up 5 personal fouls in just over 20 minutes of floor time, the War on Theis continuing.

Montenegro nearly upset Germany, coming to within 3 points of taking the lead in the game’s final minutes after coming back from a 27-point hole.

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Celtics president Brad Stevens spotted at Turkey-France EuroBasket game

What Stevens was doing there was umclear, though he very well could have been scouting an old friend in Guerschon Yabusele or some other prospect.

If you thought it was just you paying more attention to the quadrennial European Basketball Championship — better known as the EuroBasket — than you ever have before, you might be surprised to learn even some of the Boston Celtics’ top brass are as well.

In fact, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens has an eye on the goings-on in EuroBasket action, the former Boston head coach turning up in the audience for the knockout phase contest between the French National Team and the Turkish National Team, confirmed via a FIBA tweet. What Stevens was doing there was umclear, though he very well could have been scouting an old friend in Guerschon Yabusele or some other prospect.

He might also have simply been there to enjoy the game, though knowing the Celtics exec, that seems the least plausible scenario of the above.

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Yabu, Fournier, Poirier send fellow former Celtic Larkin fishing as France defeats Turkey, 87-86 in OT

Three Celtics alumni on the court is worth more than one on the bench, it seems.

With former Boston Celtic Shane Larkin out injured with ligament damage in his hand, per Eurohoops, Turkey fell to France, 87-86, in overtime during the knockout stage of EuroBasket 2022 on Saturday.

On France’s side of the scoreboard, former Celtics shooting guard Evan Fournier put up 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal in an inefficient outing that saw him commit four turnovers and shoot 38.5% from the field. Ex-Boston big man Guerschon Yabusele added 9 points, 3 assists and a steal in what was a relatively quiet game from the former No. 16 pick.

Center Vincent “Sexpants” Poirier chipped in 6 points off the bench in the nail-biter that kept the French alive.

The news of Larkin’s injury likely explains much of his shooting woes in recent games for Turkey. The former Miami player is expected to be able to return to action in two months after undergoing surgery.

“The goal is the gold medal but now the goal and focus is our next game in what’s probably the best EuroBasket,” said France’s Rudy Gobert after the game

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Rudy Gobert leads France to Eurobasket quarter finals with big game vs. Turkey

The EuroBasket 2022 Round of 16 started with an amazing game in Berlin, as France managed to survive against Turkey and get the 87-86 overtime win. Rudy Gobert was the MVP of the game, with an impressive display under the basket: 20 points and 17 …

The EuroBasket 2022 Round of 16 started with an amazing game in Berlin, as France managed to survive against Turkey and get the 87-86 overtime win. Rudy Gobert was the MVP of the game, with an impressive display under the basket: 20 points and 17 rebounds for the French center.

Source: EuroHoops.net

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇫🇷 Rudy Gobert had himself a game against Turkey to help France advance to the #EuroBasket quarter-finals 🔥
20 PTS
7-11 FG
6-11 FT
17 REB pic.twitter.com/Pthtv459Fq – 8:02 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Rudy Gobert vs Turkey
20 points
17 rebounds
7-11 FG
6-11 FT
2 assists
1 block
28 efficiency
French giant did it all and helped his team advancing to the #EuroBasket quarter-finals. #TURFRA #RaisedByWolves – 8:01 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Rudy Gobert in overtime:
5 points
5 rebounds
He said enough. – 8:00 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Rudy Gobert has been incredible vs. Turkey today.
On both ends of the court.
Stepping up big time for France. – 7:50 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Rudy Gobert made his presence felt at crunch time. 15 points, 12 rebounds and France forced the game vs Turkey to overtime. Huge turnaround. #EuroBasket #TURFRA – 7:48 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇫🇷 Rudy Gobert already shot 7 free throws in the first half against 🇹🇷 Turkey and made 5️⃣ of them (71%) 👀 #EuroBasket – 6:47 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Rudy Gobert plays like a leader today. 9 points, 5 rebounds and France is up 43-35 vs Turkey at half time. Guerschon Yabusele continues to make impact on offense (9pts). Cedi Osman is Turkey’s topscorer (9pts, 5rebs, 2asts). #EuroBasket22 #EuroBasket #TURFRA – 6:46 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We will be talking all things Alperen Şengün with @sergenkumas and @JTGatlin at 2pm today as the Rockets center and Turkey prepare to take on Rudy Gobert and France tomorrow in win-or-go-home EuroBasket action.
Follow @RocketsWatch for the live show link and details. pic.twitter.com/OIwodxZ9yC – 2:24 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Sending in my own #askloj to the show.
If Donovan Mitchell had been drafted by Cleveland in 2018 like Colin Sexton and played his first 3 years in Cleveland with that roster and no Rudy Gobert how much more would have Cleveland won and how would he be perceived #askloj – 12:52 PM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
M’VP, Luka and Gobert get nasty & more on Good Morning It’s Basketball ziller.substack.com/p/mvp-luka-and… – 8:42 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Question for the Xs and Os nerds: What do we think Rudy Gobert is specifically yelling about to his teammates after this play? pic.twitter.com/PqRqtEBYxH – 11:01 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
This play felt like a winding DLo PnR action, the type you’d expect to happen often between he and Gobert.
It’s also a good example of how DLo-Gobert PnR can really engage the surrounding players in that action. We’ve seen Ant dive from the left corner before… different result. pic.twitter.com/taVVW8ZEmF – 10:40 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
With Groups A & B finished, first four EuroBasket playoffs pairs were revealed 🙌
Check out which teams stars like Luka Doncic, Alperen Sengun, Rudy Gobert, Domantas Sabonis, and others will face:
basketnews.com/news-177645-fi… – 5:54 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Slovenia clinging to a two-point lead, less than 60 seconds remaining, Vlatko Cancar seals the win. Mid-range, pull-up with Rudy Gobert defending. pic.twitter.com/P3ASC0xOuP – 1:21 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Some of the shots Luka Doncic has hit over Rudy Gobert today have been hilarious – 12:54 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic just his a stepback three over Rudy Gobert to extend Slovenia’s lead to double-digits, and you better believe he enjoyed that.
He’s up to 45 points in 33 minutes on the second night of a back to back. – 12:53 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
LUKA DONCIC HAS 45 POINTS IN A EUROBASKET GAME.
AGAINST RUDY GOBERT AND FRANCE. – 12:53 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia and France tied at 64 after 3. Doncic 37-5-4. 12-18 FG. Rest of the team is 9-27. Gobert 15-6 (8 in 3rd) for France. – 12:43 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is 5 of 8 from three in 17 mins today, none more ridiculous than that floater over Rudy Gobert in the corner.
He was 6 of 30 from three in the first 4 games of EuroBasket. – 11:52 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia 20-19 after 1 after trailing 14-4 missing their first 6 shots. Luka 13-2-3 (3-6 FG 2-4 3pt 5-6 FT). Gobert two early fouls helped, but Slovenia is likely to have to play VERY small there rest of the game with no Tobey and his best back up Edo Muric with 3 fouls. – 11:39 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Slovenia not playing Tobey today after he wrenched his ankle on the opening tip yesterday vs Germany. His 3pt shooting has the ability to bring Gobert out of the lane and will be missed today – 11:17 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Place bets now for how quick good buddies Luka Doncic and/or Rudy Gobert get T’d up today.
What you think? – 11:13 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
A good portion of the Jazz roster is likely available on the trade market after the Mitchell/Gobert deals. Are there any targets that make sense for the #Celtics after Gallinari’s injury? I take a deep dive into the potential names: masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 10:08 AM

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Doncic scored 47 points — the second-most by anyone in the history of the European championships — and led Slovenia past France 88-82 on Wednesday for the top seed out of Group B going into this weekend’s start of the knockout round. “Luka, obviously, is a fantastic player,” said France center Rudy Gobert, one of the world’s top defenders. -via ESPN / September 7, 2022
“Bron came out of nowhere. I didn’t see him. No one said anything. It was just like he flew from the other site and I seen that clip so many times. It was used on commercials, it was used … social media. “It just pisses me off every time I see it. So that’s why. I’m mad because I didn’t dunk him. My dad always is like ‘Why didn’t you dunk it?’ I was like ‘I didn’t see him coming at all.’ … Him or probably I would say [Rudy] Gobert.” -via TalkBasket / September 7, 2022
Jorge Sierra: Per @Alberto de Roa’s Global Rating, Rudy Gobert has been the 43rd-best player at the Eurobasket so far (between Estonia’s Maik Kotsar and Greece’s Kostas Sloukas). France is 3-1 in the tournament. -via Twitter @hoopshype / September 6, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return to practice despite ankle injury

The Greek national team arrived in the afternoon in Berlin for the Eurobasket 2022 Round of 16 and had only an optional practice. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t participate but had weight training and he is expected to be part of the team’s regular …

The Greek national team arrived in the afternoon in Berlin for the Eurobasket 2022 Round of 16 and had only an optional practice. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t participate but had weight training and he is expected to be part of the team’s regular practice tomorrow, despite his light ankle injury on Thursday night.

Source: EuroHoops.net

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Is Giannis reaching Shaq-level dominance? 💪
@kirkgoldsberry breaks down his #EuroBasket performance so far (@ESPNPlus) 🔗 https://t.co/wB0ipVtKfR pic.twitter.com/AeeCDKIMRE – 5:26 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Let’s get you caught up with everything that has happened in Eurobasket 2022 (from a Bucks perspective).
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to dominate. Sandro Mamukelashvili showed out.
At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3578111/2022/0… – 11:25 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing at the highest level at #EuroΒasket 2022. Recently speaking with Josh Oppenheimer I asked him if Giannis is reaching his prime.
Here’s his full reply during the interview at @SdnaGr.
(Story: https://t.co/afkcLiag9p) #FeartheDeer #HellasBasketball pic.twitter.com/AuasiuRc5G – 10:59 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
EuroBasket 2022 has probably the largest talent pool in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic leading their teams.
However, their presence both blesses but at the same time hurts international basketball 👇
basketnews.com/news-177439-un… – 5:15 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Big Three of the #EuroBasket went bonkers in the group stage 🤯
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo
29.5 PTS
84.4% FT
9.0 REB
3.8 AST
✅ 1st place (5-0)
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
19.6 PTS
68.4% FG
9.4 REB
4.4 AST
✅ 1st place (5-0)
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
26.6 PTS
7.6 REB
6.8 AST
✅ 1st place (4-1) pic.twitter.com/WQQZ1wVL6S – 4:03 AM

Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Ep 72 – @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo and why people still hate on him.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #MVP pic.twitter.com/07Vo9tBwp1 – 12:37 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Antetokounmpo limps, Greece still rolls into round of 16 at EuroBasket nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/08/ant… – 9:35 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
EuroBasket Roundup: The Round of 16 is set, and Giannis tweaks an ankle
apnews.com/article/sports… – 7:38 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Thank you Milan!! Next stop, Berlin. 🔜💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/BY98QM1P9m – 4:48 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a sprained ankle
sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 4:19 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Greece had the No. 1 seed in Group C locked before the game against Estonia.
Estonia had already been eliminated.
And Giannis Antetokounmpo got injured.
No matter the severity of his injury (slight ankle sprain), Giannis shouldn’t have played. It’s as simple as that. – 2:29 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered slight sprain on his right ankle
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 2:27 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo visibly limping as he goes to the fans after the game 😬 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/9G38RML2K6 – 2:17 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo left the court in the beginning of the 2nd half and didn’t return, but coach Itoudis ensured that the star is ok 👌
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/yAJw7QidlM – 2:11 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo at #EuroBasket 2022 group stage (4 games)
29.5 points
9 rebounds
3.8 assists
1.5 steals
1 block
58.2% FG
84.4% FT
33.8 efficiency
Next stop? Knockout stage! #HellasBasketball #BringTheNoise #FeartheDeer – 2:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Numbers (Through 4 games).
Vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
No limitations, well conditioned.
On the attack.
Defensive position.
Breaking down Dario Saric’s #EuroBasket play for Croatian national team after missing last #NBA season with knee injury. #Suns https://t.co/yqvBvL3hwC pic.twitter.com/KSYIQVNiPT – 1:57 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis going for precautionary exams on his twisted ankle. First indications: nothing serious – 1:55 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Dimitris Itoudis clarified Giannis Antetokounmpo’s condition🗣️
As stated by the coach, no need to worry about the Greek Freak:
basketnews.com/news-177689-it… – 1:50 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Dimitris Itoudis on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ankle injury concerns:
“Giannis would not be back in the game, so he got iced as he normally does behind closed doors, only now it was in public. It’s all good.” – 1:29 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 After the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo left the the court strongly limping 😬
He has also missed the whole 2nd half, after scoring 25 PTS 😕
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/b34NbKvcaS – 1:23 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Nothing serious about Giannis Antetokounmpo injury status. It was decided not to play in the whole 4th quarter and he did some treatment. #ESTGRE #EuroBasket – 1:08 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Greece’s national team coach Dimitris Itoudis to @VaggelisIoanno2 when asked about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ankle injury concerns:
“What do you mean? He wasn’t going to play anymore, so he was going through his usual recovery routine.” – 1:08 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 1.11 points per minute at the Eurobasket.
For context: The NBA’s all-time record is 1.04 per minute by Wilt the year he scored 100 points in a game.
Now that’s dominating. – 12:57 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Greece ended up the #EuroBasket 2022 group stage undefeated. They beat Estonia 90-69 and they move to the Round of 16 with the best way. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play in the whole 4th quarter and he’s getting ready for the knockout stage. Next.. #ESTGRE #HellasBasketball – 12:54 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is visibly limping on his ankle as he leaves the court after the final buzzer. – 12:54 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
This is the play where Giannis appeared to roll his ankle: pic.twitter.com/tvaIUk2f4g – 12:40 PM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Giannis exits the Greece – Estonia game with a mild ankle sprain … has a game-high 25 points – 12:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis showing no mercy 😤
#EuroBasket | @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/A5LkiMn8xk – 12:33 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis on the Greek bench with ice on his knee. Game is over for him pic.twitter.com/1iTqPlbk3f – 12:32 PM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting some treatment in the Greek national team bench.
He has his knee in ice and tape wrapped around his back. – 12:32 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Not sure if we’ll see Giannis on the floor again today. It’s unnecessary to play in this game until the end. On to the Round of 16. #estgre #EuroBasket #HellasBasketball – 12:25 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Not sure if it’s 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo or 🇺🇸 Michael Jordan 🤯
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/xII7zLOFYu – 12:04 PM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Watching Giannis going for 25 at halftime, it reminded my interview with Sasa Doncic after Luka’s 47-point night.
I asked him if he believes there is a player that can surpass Luka EuroBasket 2022:
“Antetokounmpo had 41. Jokic is here… There are some players who can do it.” – 12:03 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka and Giannis after every time they score 40+ pic.twitter.com/bRCxXoVSDc – 11:56 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo rocking his way to 25 points at the break, Greece leads Estonia, 51-36
pic.twitter.com/roq4HlN5Hi – 11:55 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
No European (maybe international) player has ever had a three-year run like the one Giannis Antetokounmpo is on.
Don’t @ me. – 11:54 AM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Greece leading Estonia 51-38 at half-time.
Giannis giving a masterclass with 25 points on 9/10 shooting.
He’s been on the floor for 15:10 and in that spell, Greece have only had five field goals in which he has not either scored or assisted, – 11:51 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points (9/10 FG) in 15 minutes in the first half. – 11:48 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 1st half vs Estonia
25 points
9-10 FG
1-1 3P
6-7 FT
3 rebounds
2 assists
1 steal
29 efficiency
On a different level! #ESTGRE #EuroBasket #HellasBasketball – 11:48 AM
GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the FIRST HALF vs Estonia: 25 points with 8/9 2PTS, 1/1 3PTS and 6/7 FT. Stunning. #HellasBasketball #Eurobasket – 11:47 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis and his Jordan logo! #ESTGRE #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/Gtl65dFiUz – 11:42 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo took 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic’s record personally 😳
20 PTS
6/7 2PT
1/1 3PT
24 EFF
And it’s not even the end of the 1st half 🤯
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/IbjPUi1blR – 11:42 AM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Come on Giannis… 🤯 #HellasBasketball #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/xn6kJH46IF – 11:38 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 The Antetokounmpo TAKEOVER 🤩 Giannis & Kostas are creating waves against Estonia 🇪🇪 🌊 #EuroBasket
pic.twitter.com/YdDDaK6vgN – 11:38 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Fun fact: Giannis Antetokounmpo first featured for Greece in 2013, as a member of the youth team competing in the U20 EuroBasket in Estonia.
In that tournament, his current teammates Papapetrou, Agravanis and Larentzakis were on the team as well 👀🤝
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/iehQDEgjEG – 11:36 AM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis is a freak of nature, man 😤
pic.twitter.com/lS8ru8xZPd – 11:35 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 It’s never too troubling to inbound the ball when you have Giannis Antetokounmpo on your team 🙌 #EuroBasket
pic.twitter.com/NMjBOltDr0 – 11:26 AM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Kostas Antetokounmpo makes his EuroBasket bow against Estonia after an earlier than expected recovery from a knee injury.
Big brother Giannis has 15 points in the first quarter as his side take a 27-21 lead. – 11:23 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
I’m not sure pressing Giannis Antetokounmpo fullcourt when he’s playing point guard is the best strategy… – 11:21 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kostas Antetokounmpo checks in for a first time at #EuroBasket 2022 with Greek National team. He will take his first minutes on the floor. #ESTGRE #HellasBasketball – 11:16 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
First play of the game, first bucket by Papagiannis. Assist by Giannis.
#ESTGRE #EuroBasket – 11:01 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
There’s no Tony, Dirk, and Pau without Petrovic, Kukoc, and Sabonis.
There’s no Luka, Giannis, and Jokic without Tony, Dirk, and Pau.
But the gap between Luka, Giannis, Jokic and other European greats is already huge. – 6:02 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Had to check out @Inter last night for the @ChampionsLeague match 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/fkNG6qrz1J – 4:19 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
My take on Giannis is he’s the best or second best player in the world along with Jokić, and neither of those players can dribble like Kyrie and it doesn’t matter at all because skill and impact are not the same and we should probably value impact more but balldontstop ruined it. – 2:02 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Love how Giannis doesn’t leave out any teammate even on his Instagram story on a day off.
Speaks wonders of his character. That’s what a true leader does. That’s how you build team chemistry. pic.twitter.com/cNkfHOdIsU – 8:12 PM

Bogdan Bogdanovic @LeaderOfHorde
Yesterday Giannis went for 41,
today Luka went for 47,
can’t wait to watch Jokic tomorrow
😁 #EuroBasket22 🏀 – 2:42 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Luka Doncic follows up Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41-point outing yesterday by dropping 47 points on France.
If Slovenia and Greece continue to win, we’re on a collision course for Luka vs. Giannis later on in EuroBasket. pic.twitter.com/LFqpdYZ7Zc – 2:40 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Three on three.
Luka Doncic
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nikola Jokic
🆚
Stephen Curry
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Who’s winning? – 2:05 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka, yesterday, was asked who would have a bigger scoring game at EuroBasket — him or Giannis.
Luka said Giannis.
Luka lied. The man had 47 today. – 1:33 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
This is the golden era of European basketball.
We’ve never seen anything like those three at their peak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic.
With all due respect to Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Dirk Nowitzki. – 1:32 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic after Giannis scored 41 points last night: “Giannis will score the most points in a EuroBasket game.”
Luka Doncic tonight against France: 42 points and counting… – 12:49 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic now has more points (42) than 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) yesterday 😱 #EuroBasket – 12:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30/10 games before turning 25:
97 — Shaq
78 — AD
59 — Giannis
56 — KAT, LeBron pic.twitter.com/o18YgjdPTY – 11:46 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Panagiotis Giannakis names Giannis Antetokounmpo the best Greek player ever: “He deserves it”
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 9:03 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Thanasis Antetokounmpo & Ioannis Papapetrou shared with BasketNews their thoughts on Greece’s biggest advantage & Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41-point game vs. Ukraine.
“How many did he score? 41? I didn’t even notice” 💫
basketnews.com/news-177605-th… – 6:54 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
According to @Alberto de Roa‘s advanced Global Rating statistic, these are the best-performing players in the EuroBasket.
Nikola Jokic edges Giannis Antetokounmpo for the No. 1 spot (Giannis playing one less game hurts him).
Luka Doncic ranks No. 7.
hoopshype.com/lists/eurobask… – 5:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 We asked Luka Doncic who is most likely to reach the EuroBasket 2022 single-game scoring record.
His answer was clear – 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo 💪 An even better explanation 😄
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/gH6HnqZisc – 4:20 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 41 for Greece in star-studded EuroBasket Tuesday nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/06/gia… – 9:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Game recognize game 😅
Luka picked Giannis when asked who will have the highest-scoring game at #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/LoRuZ2TRL3 – 7:30 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Which one of you, Jokic of Giannis is in the best position to reach the single-game scoring record for EuroBasket?
Doncic: Probably Giannis. You said who’s going to score the most points in one game. I’d bet on Giannis.
Why?
Doncic: Because he’s Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/SzfVI2jrxS – 5:40 PM

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This was confirmed by the Greek national team assistant coach Sotiris Manolopoulos while speaking on the Greek national television. As he said: “We decided to do just an optional training session. We left it up to the players to come and make some shots. Giannis did his own training at the hotel and tomorrow will practice without any issues. He is healthy”. -via EuroHoops.net / September 9, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points in 19 minutes before leaving midway through the third quarter with an ankle issue in Greece’s 90-69 win over Estonia in the Group C finale for both teams at the EuroBasket tournament Thursday. Antetokounmpo was clearly limping after the game, but was able to take part in the postgame on-court celebration and exchanged handshakes with Estonia’s players and coaches. Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis said Antetokounmpo got ice and treatment, but did not sound worried. “It’s all good,” Itoudis said. -via ESPN / September 9, 2022
Dionysis Aravantinos: Giannis Antetokounmpo has suffered a slight ankle sprain. His condition will be monitored by the medical staff. Greece faces the Czech Republic in the Round of 16 on Sunday. -via Twitter @AravantinosDA / September 8, 2022

Five potential EuroBasket standout depth targets for the Boston Celtics’ 2022-23 roster

One, in fact, they know quite well already.

Could the Boston Celtics be keeping an eye on the play of any number of potential targets to add to the team this season in EuroBasket play? The quadrennial FIBA European Basketball Championship has seen some excellent outings by a number of prospects who might make sense to add to Boston’s roster as depth options once they have had a look at the players they have on their roster already in training camp.

With word being that the Celtics intend to take their time, don’t expect a move for an overseas (or any) player in the short-term future. But if EuroBasket and EuroLeague excellence is any indicator of current NBA potential, these five players could make sense for Boston.

And one, in fact, they know quite well already.

PHOTOS: Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba at EuroBasket

Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are both back in action this weekend at EuroBasket. Here’s a look back at their group-stage play.

The knockout stage of the European Basketball Championship, best known as EuroBasket 2022, is taking place between Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 18. All subsequent games are being played inside the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany.

The knockout stage comprises 16 nations that advanced from group-stage play, which began on Sept. 1. The good news for the Houston Rockets is that both of the team’s players at EuroBasket — Alperen Sengun for Turkey, and Usman Garuba for Spain — have advanced. Turkey went 3-2 in the group stage, while Spain was 4-1.

In four phases, that group of 16 will be cut to eight, four, two, and ultimately one champion via the Sept. 18 championship game. There will also be a third-place game on that same date.

Through the five group-stage games, Sengun has averaged 18.2 points (63.3% FG), 8.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 30.8 minutes for Turkey, while Garuba is averaging 4.4 points (69.2% FG) and 4.8 rebounds in 16.4 minutes for Spain. Later this month, each international player will begin his second professional season with the Rockets after being selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft.

For now, scroll on for photos of their EuroBasket game action.

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Celtics alum GiGi Datome helps Italy close out group phase with 90-56 blowout of Great Britain

Yes, THAT Gigi Datome.

It might have been a while since you had thought about him given how long he has been playing overseas, but Boston Celtics forward alumnus Luigi Datome was no small part of his Italian National Team’s 90-56 win over the British National Team in FIBA EuroBasket play on Thursday evening.

The 34-year-old swingman is playing a bigger role for Italy than he might have in the wake of their losing Boston vet forward Danilo Gallinari to an ACL tear, with Datome stepping up to be the team’s second-leading scorer in their victory over Great Britain. Datome put up 13 points, 4 rebounds, an assist, and as many steals in just over 17 minutes of floor time.

The Montebelluna native shot a red-hot 5-of-7 from the field overall, including hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc with no turnovers or personal fouls.

“We wanted to finish in the right way. We take the positive things of these matches and we will be ready for the game on Sunday,” teammate Giampaolo Ricci said after the game via Eurohoops.

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Shane Larkin out for the rest of the Eurobasket

After performing the MRI, it became clear that the Anadolu Efes Istanbul’s star will need surgery on the fingers of his shooting hand and will be out for approximately two months, including the beginning of the EuroLeague season. “For us, it’s a …

After performing the MRI, it became clear that the Anadolu Efes Istanbul’s star will need surgery on the fingers of his shooting hand and will be out for approximately two months, including the beginning of the EuroLeague season. “For us, it’s a shock because I honestly expected him to return. But the news is like this. The EuroBasket is finished for Shane Larkin,” Ataman confirmed to BasketNews.

Source: Donatas Urbonas @ BasketNews

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
With Shane Larkin out of the tournament, EuroBasket 2022 playoff picture changes significantly.
BasketNews invites all basketball fans to participate in a playoff challenge to correctly predict the winners of the pairs and win exclusive prizes 😎
basketnews.com/news-176810-eu… – 7:36 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The worst scenario has been confirmed.
Shane Larkin will miss the remainder of EuroBasket 2022, and will need surgery 🚨
basketnews.com/news-177713-sh… – 7:09 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Shane Larkin is out of EuroBasket 2022 and will miss the beginning of the EuroLeague season. – 7:09 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇹🇷 Shane Larkin is having all-around troubles, according to Ergin Ataman 😬
Against 🇪🇸 Spain, Larkin had:
3 PTS
1/6 FG
6 EFF
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/ZHKra3K0Te – 9:26 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Shane Larkin scored just three points in a loss against Turkey today, making just one shot out of six.
Head coach Ergin Ataman revealed that there is a deeper health problem 👇
basketnews.com/news-177616-sh… – 9:53 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Notable player rankings in @Alberto de Roa‘s list of best-performing players in the EuroBasket (1/2):
No. 4: Sasha Vezenkov 🇧🇬
No. 5: Vasilije Micic 🇷🇸
No. 6: Alperen Sengun 🇹🇷
No. 10: Nikola Kalinic 🇷🇸
No. 11: Dzanan Musa 🇧🇦
No. 12: Shane Larkin 🇹🇷
No. 13: Tyler Dorsey 🇬🇷 – 5:57 AM

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Jorge Sierra: #EuroBasket Day 1 MVP: @Shane Larkin (Turkey) Best NBAer: @Goran Dragic (Slovenia) pic.twitter.com/U0srLA5X7V -via Twitter @hoopshype / September 1, 2022
As the countdown for the 2022 EuroBasket has already started, Turkey was one of the teams that revealed their final, 12-man squad ahead of the tournament. -via BasketNews / August 29, 2022
The 12-man squad chosen by Ergin Ataman has no significant surprises. NBA players Cedi Osman, Furkan Korkmaz and Alperen Sengun are included. So is EuroLeague superstar Shane Larkin. -via BasketNews / August 29, 2022