All posts tagged "world championships"
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MVP Q&A
Mark Woods answers your burning questions from Istanbul on a variety of hoop issues – including GB’s Olympic hopes, the BBL season, and the world...
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TURKISH DELIGHT AS HOSTS BOOK USA FINALE
Kevin Durant hit 38 points in 38 minutes as the USA booked their place in Sunday’s FIBA world championship final with an 89-74 rout of...
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USA-LITHUANIA TEE UP SEMI CLASH
Led by 33 points from Kevin Durant, the USA booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIBA World Championships by defeating Russia 89-79. They...
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DAY 12: SPAIN OUT, SERBIA FACE TURKEY IN SEMIS
Spain’s reign as world champions is over, dethroned by Serbia as the holders exited in the quarter-finals after a dramatic 92-89 defeat. They will meet...
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DAY 11: LITHUANIA, ARGENTINA ADVANCE
Lithuania booked their place in the quarter-finals of the FIBA World Championships with a 78-67 win over China. Linas Kleiza hit a game-high 30 points...
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DAY 10: USA SET UP CLASH WITH RUSSIA
The USA, led by 19 points from Chauncey Billups and 17 from Kevin Durant, dished out a beating to Angola as Uncle Sam’s finest booked...
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RESERVOIR BOB DRAGS YAO-LESS CHINA FORWARD
The journey at the world championships ended for China in the second round against Lithuania. You might not have recognised a team without Yao Ming....
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DAY 9: TURKEY IN THE ZONE
Turkey’s zone defense drove France crazy on Sunday night, as the hosts advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Championships.
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DAY 8: SPAIN, SERBIA ADVANCE INTO QUARTERS
Spain and Serbia set up a repeat of last year’s Eurobasket final as both sides progressed into the quarter-finals of the FIBA World Championships in...
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DAY 6: OH (AND 5) CANADA
China are through to Round 2 but Canada and Tunisia end the FIBA World Championships without a win as the group stages come to an...
