Mar 01, 2021 by Synergy sports Print
Thereâs no defending some players in spot-up situations. Some are too dangerous on jumpers and can blow by closing out defenders. Let s take a deeper look.
High-Gravity Matchup
The matchups between Zenit St Peterburg and Valencia Basket and the derby featuring Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and Anadolu Efes Istanbul were supposed to help clear up some of the gridlock in the middle of the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague standings, but with both of the lower-ranked teams in the standings winning, they just created more chaos.
Vasilije Micic played a significant role in Efesâs win scoring an absurd 1.95 points per possession over 19 possessions en route to 37 points. Pouring in 17 points over 6 spot-up possessions alone, Micic did much of his damage off the ball despite creating 16 points out of ball screens.
Feb 21, 2021 by Euroleague.net Print
Defenses are fighting an uphill battle in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. Facing so many talented and well-prepared attacks, defenses cannot deny all shots and thus must make decisions which shots to put more of an emphasis on defending.
High-Gravity Matchup
The stretch run is here. With only 10 games remaining for most clubs, it is make-or-break time for teams in the middle of the pack. Interestingly, Round 25 was likely the last round of the season where no two teams in the playoff picture entering the week were set to go head-to-head. Every team in the top eight played a team on the outside looking in, but as has been the case throughout the 2020-21 regular season creating separation in the standings remains easier said than done as even with playoff contenders holding court, only four victories separate fifth and 13th place and only two games separate second and eighth place despite the schedu