Category: Basketball
Basketball 24.02.24 | 00:30

The Macedonian basketball national team opened the qualifiers for the European Championship with a defeat

The Macedonian basketball national team commenced the qualifiers for the European Championship with a setback (69:74) against Estonia, a home defeat that diminishes the prospects of qualifying for the EuroBasket finals in 2025. Alek Yonchevski’s team outperformed the opponent in the first half...

Basketball 18.02.24 | 18:34

McClung, Lillard repeat as All-Star dunk, 3-point champions

Mac McClung became the fifth player in NBA history to win back-to-back dunk contests when he ended All-Star Saturday night with a clinching 50-point slam over Shaquille O’Neal. McClung, who became a viral sensation in high school for his high-flying dunks, broke out his high school jersey when...

Basketball 05.01.24 | 14:05

In the Euroleague derby, Crvena zvezda emerged victorious against Partizan

In the highly anticipated Serbian showdown, Red Star’s basketball team triumphed over their city rivals, Partizan, tonight at the packed “Stark Arena” in Belgrade. The Euroleague’s 19th-round clash concluded with a resounding 88-72 victory for the “red and whites.”...

Basketball 14.11.22 | 16:01

Kovacevski gave Edi Rama a jersey from the Macedonian national basketball team with his name written on it

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski gave his Albanian counterpart a jersey from the national basketball team with the name Rama written on it. The prime minister of Albania is a big fan of basketball and has trained in the past. Besides a jersey, Rama also received a ball with Kovacevski’s signature.

Basketball 23.07.20 | 14:34

Macedonia’s TFT basketball team signs Amir Smith, son of NBA legend and former No.1 draft pick

Basketball debutant in the Macedonian First League, TFT, signed a one-year contract with the American Amir Smith (22), who plays at the power forward/center position. He is the son of NBA legend Joe Smith, a former player for Golden State, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta,...

Basketball 08.02.20 | 16:51

Cause of Bryant helicopter crash still unknown, transport board says

The helicopter that crashed last month in Califonia, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, showed no signs of engine failure, the US National Transportation Safety Board said Friday. The news comes as federal investigators continue to investigate the cause of the crash. The finding that the chopper...

Basketball 30.01.20 | 10:07

Macedonian basketball legend Bustur killed in car accident

Macedonian basketball legend Blagoja Georgievski – Bustur has been killed in a car accident in Kisela Voda last night, 24 Info reported. According to initial information, Georgievski was behind the wheel when he slid off the road and smashed into concrete blocks because of a slippery road. He...

Basketball 26.01.20 | 23:15

Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna Bryant, also dies in tragic helicopter accident

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, at 41 years old. TMZ has confirmed that his second-oldest daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant, was also killed in the accident. She was 13 years old. According to TMZ, the pair was traveling to the...

Basketball 26.01.20 | 21:06

Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash

Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant, 41, has died in a California helicopter crash, a report said Sunday. Bryant was among at least four people traveling in his private helicopter over Calabasas when a fire broke out, sending the chopper spiraling from the sky, according to TMZ Sports. There were no survivors,...

Basketball 23.04.19 | 11:09

Crvena Zvezda wins ABA league

Crvena Zvezda crushed Buducnost 97:54 in Game 5 of the ABA regional basketball league and reclaimed the trophy from the Podgorica-based team. The home team took control over the match from the very beginning and never looked back. The win also means that Crvena Zvezda is also back in next season’s...

Basketball 28.01.19 | 11:01

Mavericks’ Luka Doncic becomes first player to record multiple triple-doubles as a teenager

Luka Doncic continues to amaze. The 19-year-old Mavericks rookie became the first teenager in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double in a 123-120 loss to the Raptors on Sunday. He tallied 35 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the game. Doncic also became the first player in NBA history to...

Basketball 15.01.19 | 14:00

Harden’s 57 points lead Rockets over Grizzlies, 112-94

After scoring a season-high 57 points in Houston’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, James Harden was asked how he was able to put Sunday’s loss to Orlando, when he went 1 for 17 from 3-point range, behind him so quickly, AP reports. “I went 1 for 17? That’s a lot of 3s missed,”...

Basketball 02.01.19 | 11:18

NBA: Leonard’s 45 points lifts Raptors

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 45 points, Pascal Siakam had a career-best 28 points with 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Utah Jazz 122-116 on Tuesday night, AP reports. Norman Powell scored a season-high 14 points, and the Raptors won their fourth straight at home. Jae Crowder scored...

Basketball 31.12.18 | 11:01

Buducnost names Repesa head coach

Будуќност Воли Подгорица го назначи Јасмин Репеза за нов тренер во неделата, откако го отпушти Александар Џикиќ претходниот ден. Репеза (57) е ветеран од 12 сезони на Евролига...

Basketball 28.12.18 | 11:21

NBA: Bogdanovic hits buzzer-beater as Kings stun Lakers

Bogdan Bogdanovic made a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Sacramento Kings another come-from-behind triumph, earning a 117-116 victory over the visiting Los Angles Lakers, who were without an injured LeBron James. Bogdanovic scored 23 points, Willie Cauley-Stein added 19 and De’Aaron Fox had...

Basketball 26.12.18 | 09:41

LeBron James hurt but Lakers still rout Warriors

LeBron James prides himself in his durability, being available night after night, game after grueling game, AP reports. That’s why the Lakers star is so mad he got hurt. The Los Angeles Lakers lost LeBron in the third quarter to a strained left groin then went out and beat the two-time defending champions...

Basketball 24.12.18 | 11:09

NBA: Curry sinks Clippers with late winner

Stephen Curry scored on a drive with .5 seconds left to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 129-127 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Reuters reports. Curry finished with 42 points, Kevin Durant had 35 points and 12 rebounds and Draymond Green contributed 14 points, six assists...