This is Beirut, 27/02 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The suddenly surging Detroit Pistons toppled reigning champions Boston 117-97 Wednesday to push their NBA winning streak to eight games and halt the Celtics' win streak at six. Malik Beasley scored 26 points off the bench to lead the Pistons, connecting on six of 11 from three-point range. Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and handed out 11 ...
This is Beirut, 23/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James Basket-ball NBA
Luka Doncic delivered a dominant 32-point performance as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak on Saturday with an impressive 123-100 victory on the road in Colorado. Doncic, playing only his fourth game for the Lakers since his blockbuster trade from Dallas, was in scintillating form as the Lakers conjured a ...
This is Beirut, 22/02 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Cleveland Cavaliers boosted their NBA-best record with a 142-105 romp past the New York Knicks on Friday, tightening their grip on the Eastern Conference lead with an all-around dominant display. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead six Cavs players to score in double figures, connecting on five of seven three-pointers as Cleveland ...
Makram Haddad, 21/02 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antonine University and the Lebanese Basketball Federation (LBF) have inaugurated a university degree program for basketball coaches, a first of its kind in the Middle East. The ceremony took place at the university’s main campus in Baabda-Hadath, in the presence of leading sports and academic figures. A Structured Academic Program Father ...
This is Beirut, 19/02 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Bahrain lebanon Basket-ball Ralph Charbel Nestor Garcia
The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva rendered today its decision in favor of the Argentinian coach Nestor Rafael Garcia, represented by the international sports lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case opposing the Argentinian coach to Al Ahli Club from Bahrain. The BAT founded its decision on the factual and legal arguments submitted by the ...
Makram Haddad, 16/02 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Cedars finish in style! After a tough start against Egypt, Lebanon has confirmed its resurgence with a second consecutive victory, this time at the expense of the host country, Qatar, narrowly defeated (72-69). In a thrilling encounter where every possession mattered, Lebanon showed character and composure to secure an invaluable win. A ...
Makram Haddad, 15/02 10:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They thought they were untouchable. Buoyed by the success of their clubs in regional competitions, the Lebanese team entered the Doha Tournament with overconfidence. But Egypt brought them crashing back to reality, securing a dominant 82-70 victory on Friday night at Qatar University Arena. This tournament, organized by the Qatari Federation, is ...
Makram Haddad, 13/02 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Basket-ball La Sagesse NSA Homenetmen
Two games, two thrilling scenarios and one clear takeaway: victory must be hard-fought in this edition of the Lebanese First Division basketball league. While Homenetmen had to battle into overtime to edge out National Sports Academy-NSA (83-81), La Sagesse got the job done by defeating Hoops (85-79), despite a stellar individual performance from ...
Jad Ramadan, 09/02 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Club and Antonine faced off on Sunday in the second game day of the Lebanese Basketball Championship. Played at Antonine University’s gym, the match delivered a gripping scenario, with Beirut Club dominating early on but struggling towards the end. Despite a late scare, Jad al-Hajj’s team managed to scrape a narrow 93-91 victory. A ...
Makram Haddad, 09/02 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The reigning champions, Riyadi Beirut, sent a clear message to their competitors by dismantling Club Central Jounieh (116-79) on Saturday, marking the start of the second round of the Lebanese Basketball Championship. In a packed Centrale School gym (600 spectators), the Yellow squad executed their game plan flawlessly, leaving their opponents ...
This is Beirut, 09/02 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Los Angeles New York Basket-ball NBA Celtics
Superstar big man Anthony Davis dazzled in his Dallas debut before hobbling out hurt in the third quarter of the Mavericks' 116-105 NBA victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Davis had given Dallas fans still fuming over the trade of Luka Doncic plenty of reasons to welcome his arrival, scoring 26 points with 16 rebounds, seven assists and ...
This is Beirut, 08/02 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The pace-setting Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to victories to maintain their grip on the NBA conference standings on Friday. Oklahoma City extended their lead at the top of the Western Conference table, improving to 41-9 for the season after blowing past the Toronto Raptors 121-109. The Thunder welcomed back center Chet ...