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Partizan lose to Lokomotiv Kuban in basketball Eurocup
BELGRADE - Partizan Belgrade lost 93-83 (21-24, 20-15, 22-18, 30-26) at home to Lokomotiv Kuban in a Eurocup Basketball Group C, Round 5 game late Wednesday.
In front of around 3,000 spectators at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, Nigel Williams-Goss led Partizan with 18 points, followed by Patrick Miller and Samardo Samuels, who scored 17 points each.
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Watch Giannis Antetokounmpo sing Greek national anthem with fans (video)
No matter where he plays, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the focus of attention for all NBA fans and especially the Greek Americans. The Greek Freak is considered a national hero, and Giannis has embraced the role, never ceasing to please the fans and take photos with them.
Kyrie Irving leads Celtics over Hawks
Kyrie Irving bagged 35 points as the Boston Celtics notched their ninth straight victory with a 110-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 6.
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Grizzlies use balanced scoring to beat Clippers
The Memphis Grizzlies used a balanced offensive attack and some timely fourth quarter baskets to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-104 on Nov. 4 at Staples Center arena.
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Sports Digest: Mauricio goals return PAOK to second place
SOCCER: PAOK defeated struggling Asteras Tripolis 2-0 on Monday, thanks to a Mauricio brace, to bounce back to the second spot of the Super League table, one point behind leader Atromitos. On Sunday PAOK visits AEK in Athens.
Red Star lose to Khimki in basketball Euroleague
MOSCOW - Red Star Belgrade lost 85-78 (20-28, 23-16, 21-11, 21-23) to Khimki in Moscow in Tuesday's Round 3 game of the basketball Euroleague.
Head coach Dusan Alimpijevic's men offered solid resistance and had an eight-point advantage in the first half, but thanks to an excellent performance by Alexey Shved, Khimki turned the game around in the second half.
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Nikola Mirotic gives Bulls “me or him” trade ultimatum about Bobby Portis
Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic is still in the NBA’s concussion protocol, 10 days after teammate Bobby Portis punched him in the face at practice, but even when he’s ready to return to action, it might not be in Chicago.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves game ball message for his deceased father
Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ emotional 113-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Giannis Antetokounmpo left a poignant message to his late father. In the aftermath of the Bucks forward setting a new single game career-high for points, Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez found Antetokounmpo had scribbled a message onto the game ball for his father, who died on Sept. 30.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sweet love for Mariah (video)
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are a couple that is head over heels for each other. The Greek Freak does not miss an opportunity to show his affection Mariah. When the Greek NBA superstar is not on the court slamming and flying over his opponents they are virtually inseparable.
Sports Digest: Greek Freak scores 37 points in season opener
BASKETBALL: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks opened their NBA season with a 108-100 victory over Boston on Wednesday night. [AP]