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Two comebacks, overtime and a historic playoff ticket for Tindastoll warriors
Tindastoll Saudarkrokur erased an 18 points deficit in the first half and 13 points deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime and beat SIGAL Prishtina, 104-98, on Tuesday, January 6, at the Pallati i Rinise dhe Sportev in Kosovo capital. Players of the game Tindastoll set a new ENBL record in three pointers made, 19/37, at their home debut on October 14, 2025. On Tuesday, they trailed to SIGAL Prishtina in three point percentage but made their shots when it mattered the
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Jan 62 min read


Brilliant Reaves scores final 10 points, SYNTAINICS MBC advance
Spencer Reaves scored 10 consecutive points in the last 85 seconds of regulation to lift SYNTAINICS MBC over Donar Groningen, 106-104, and into the 2026 playoffs on Tuesday, January 6, at the Stadthalle Weissenfels in Germany. Players of the game Spencer Reaves scored 10 points in a span of 56 seconds for SYNTAINICS MBC. Central Missouri star guard hit three consecutive three pointers, including a four point play with 59 seconds left. Reaves made a go ahead three with 85 seco
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Jan 63 min read


Epiphany Day: two big games in Germany and Kosovo
Two games are to be played on Tuesday, January 6. SYNTAINICS MBC are hosting the Epiphany Day game against Donar Groningen with playoff qualification on the line. SIGAL Prishtina are facing Tindastoll Saudarkrokur – winners will advance to the playoffs. Playoff implications : SYNTAINICS MBC will qualify with a win over Donar Groningen. Donar Groningen will qualify with a win at SYNTAINICS MBC. SIGAL Prishtina will qualify with a win over Tindastoll Saudarkrokur. Tindstoll Sau
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Jan 63 min read


Lovro Gnjidic hits five threes in a spectacular comeback win for Dubrava Zagreb
Dubrava Zagreb held Iraklis BC to 3/26 shooting from the three point line and improved their playoff chances with a 72-67 win on Wednesday, December 17, at the Sportska dvorana Dubrava in central Croatia. Players of the game Lovro Gnjidic led Dubrava Zagreb with 16 points on spectacular 5/7 shooting from the three point line. Wing added a team high five assists and a game high five steals. Emir Sabic and Cody Schwartz scored 15 and 14 points respectively. Sean Christian Smith
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


A lightning first quarter lifts Spartak Pleven over foul troubled Newcastle Eagles
Spartak Pleven scored 38 points in the first quarter and secured a 95-91 win over foul troubled Newcastle Eagles on Wednesday, December 17, at the Balkanstroy hall in northern Bulgaria. Players of the game It does not happen often in European basketball when three players from the winning team score 20 or more points each. Wednesday was truly extraordinary as three Spartak players scored 25 (!) or more points. Jalan McCloud led the pack with a game high 27 points on 10/19 sho
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Valmiera Glass ViA outpace the Bulls, edge closer to the playoffs
Valmiera Glass ViA scored 21 points on fast breaks and received an outstanding help from the bench unit to defeat HEFTE HELFEN BULLS, 102-89, on Wednesday, December 17, at the Vidzeme Olympic center in northern Latvia. Players of the game American wing Curtis Hollis joined Valmiera Glass ViA a week ago. He scored 24 points in his ENBL debut on 9/15 shooting from the floor and 4/8 from the free throw line. Arlington, Texas native filled the stat sheet with four rebounds, five
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Farewell to 2025: three games in Latvia, Bulgaria and Croatia
Three games are to be played on Wednesday, December 17. Valmiera Glass ViA will host HEFTE HELFEN BULLS. Spartak Pleven will try to tie the all time series against visiting Newcastle Eagles. Dubrava Zagreb are hosting undefeated Iraklis BC. Playoff implications : Iraklis BC will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win at Dubrava Zagreb. Valmiera Glass ViA vs HEFTE HELFEN BULLS Series history : Valmiera Glass ViA (3-1) will face HEFTE HELFEN BULLS (1-4) for the first time. Va
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Dec 17, 20254 min read


A night of records and third win at home for Manchester Basketball
Manchester Basketball tied a league record in three pointers made and made a huge step towards playoffs thanks to a 112-92 win over BK Opava on Tuesday, December 16, at the National Basketball Performance Centre in central England. Players of the game Jordan Johnson exploded and scored a season high 34 points for Manchester Basketball. A Memphis native shot 10/13 from the field and a perfect 10/10 from the charity stripe. The University of New Orleans guard went 4/7 from the
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Dec 17, 20253 min read


Back-to-back-to-back home wins for Jason Dourisseau and Donar Groningen
Donar Groningen posted a third consecutive home win, as they defeated Alkar Sinj, 90-71, on Tuesday, December 16, at the martiniplaza in northern Netherlands. Players of the game Donar Groningen lost a home opener against Valmiera Glass ViA, 88-92. They are 3-0 on the home floor since then – and much closer to the playoffs. It helps when 2 650 fans cheer for you from the electric stands of martiniplaza. Tim Hoeve led the hosts with 19 points. Groningen native went 5/8 from th
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Estonian déjà vu for Fyllingen Lions, as TalTech/ALEXELA go 3-2
Fyllingen Lions won the first half but eventually suffered a 71-89 defeat against focused TalTech/ALEXELA on Tuesday, December 16, at the Haukelandshallen in Bergen, western Norway. Players of the game There is a phenomenon, known as a déjà vu (already seen – French). TalTech/ALEXELA followed in the footsteps of Keila Coolbet and posted a win at spectacular Bergen. Oliver Suurorg had amazing game. TalTech guard scored 22 points on 8/16 shooting from the field, including 6/14
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Dec 16, 20252 min read


Dinamo Zagreb score 28 points off turnovers, defeat Keil Coolbet
Dinamo Zagreb had a great opening half and prevailed against Keila Coolbet, 98-73, on Tuesday, December 16, at the Sportska dvorana Zeleni Brijeg in Sisak, central Croatia. Players of the game Filip Kraljevic led the charge for Dinamo Zagreb. Experienced center, who marked his 36 th birthday on December 13, scored a game high 31 points. Kraljevic shot 10/14 from the field and 10/11 from the free throw line. DeLonnie Hunt joined his teammate with 19 points on 6/10 shooting fr
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Dec 16, 20252 min read


Bristol Flyers go hard, CSO Voluntari advance to the 2026 playoffs
CSO Voluntari withstood impressive comeback attempts and defeated Bristol Flyers, 99-85, to advance to the 2026 ENBL playoffs on Tuesday, December 16, at the Sala Gabriela Szabo in southern Romania. Players of the game Solomon Young showed some MVP qualities and registered a double-double for CSO Voluntari. A former Iowa State big man had 20 points on 7/10 shooting from the field and 5/6 from the free throw line. Young added a game high 10 rebounds and also a game high four s
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Dec 16, 20252 min read


Super Tuesday: five games in the Netherlands, Romania, Norway, Croatia and the UK
Five games are to be played on Tuesday, December 16. CSO Voluntari will host the Bristol Flyers. One hour later, Fyllingen Lions will face TalTech/ALEXELA. Donar Groningen are hosting Alkar Sinj. Manchester Basketball will try to stop BK Opava, while Dinamo Zagreb are hosting Keila Coolbet. Playoff implications : CSO Voluntari will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win against Bristol Flyers. BK Opava will qualify for the 2026 playoffs with a win at Manchester Basketball.
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Dec 16, 20255 min read


Sinterklaas is never late: third win for Donar Groningen
Donar Groningen faced a tough resistance and needed to work hard to defeat fast paced Fyllingen Lions, 88-80, on Wednesday, December 10, at the martiniplaza in the northern Netherlands. Players of the game Austin Luke scored 10 of his 12 points in the last 10 minutes. Donar point guard went 4/7 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two hits from the three point line. A former Belmont star dished out nine assists. Malik Miller contributed with 12 points and 14 boards
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Dec 11, 20252 min read


Slovan Bratislava survive major scare at brave Gimle Basket
Slovan Bratislava trailed by 17 points midway the third quarter but fought back to post a 80-77 comeback win against Gimle Basket on Wednesday, December 10, at the Haukelandshallen in western Norway. Players of the game Jordan Watson returned to the ENBL in style. He had a slow start, was 0/3 from the floor at the half and got an unsportmanlike foul early in the third quarter for Slovan Bratislava. Watson found his shooting form soon after and scored 16 of his 18 points in th
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Dec 10, 20252 min read


Norwegian Wednesday: Gimle to host Slovan, Fyllingen Lions at Groningen
Two games are to be played on Wednesday, December 10. Gimle Basket will face the 2025 ENBL semifinalists Slovan Bratislava. Donar Groningen are hosting the 2024 and 2025 Norwegian champions – Fyllingel Lions. Playoff implications : no teams can qualify for the 2026 playoffs today. Gimle Basket vs Slovan Bratislava Series history : Gimle Basket (1-4) will face Slovan Bratislava (2-4) for the first time. Gimle Basket are 1-0 on the home floor after a 76-75 win against Keila Coo
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Dec 10, 20253 min read


Dziki score 22 unanswered points to defeat Dubrava Zagreb
Dziki Warszawa struggled against Dubrava Zagreb for most of the time but a 22-0 run helped to solve Croatian enigma for the hosts, 72-67, on Tuesday, December 9, at the Hala Kolo in Polish capital. Players of the game Lukasz Frackiewicz scored 13 points for the home team. His jump shot kicked off a final 7-2 Dziki run with 45 seconds left. Landrius Horton scored a game winning free throw 30 seconds later to finish with 11 points. The 2020 Columbus State University graduate ad
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


SIGAL Prishtina hammer undefeated BK Opava in the second half
SIGAL Prishtina outscored previously undefeated BK Opava in the last 30 minutes, 84-50, to grab a 102-75 home win on Tuesday, December 9, at the Pallati i Rinise dhe Sportev. Players of the game All Prishtina starters finished in double digits. Deondre Burns led the way with a game high 27 points on 9/16 shooting from the floor and a flawless 6/6 from the free throw line. A Jackson, Mississippi born guard registered six rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Adrio Bailey d
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Tindastoll come out in force at Keila Coolbet
Tindastoll initially met a tough resistance at Keila Coolbet but went on a 18-0 run early in the second half to post a convincing 106-80 road win on Tuesday, December 9, at the Keila tervisekeskus in northern Estonia. Players of the game Eight players scored seven or more points for hard working Tindastoll. Adomas Drungilas posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Dedrick Basile also had 16 points. A former Cal State at Bakersfield point guard completed the work
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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Fantastic Four save the day for Riga Zelli at Spartak Pleven
Riga Zelli trailed by 11 points midway the second quarter and regrouped for a 85-81 comeback win over Spartak Pleven on Tuesday, December 9, at the Balkanstroy hall in northern Bulgaria. Players of the game PJ Pegues had a relatively poor start but played an important role for Riga Zelli in their third win. A former Furman and Auburn point guard scored 14 of his 24 points in the second half. Pegues shot 5/13 from the three point line. Frankie Fidler had 26 points on 9/19 shoo
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Dec 9, 20252 min read
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