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Women’s Basketball: Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour Chasing the Crown

Makram Haddad, 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Basket-ball Riyadi Azour Homenetmen Beirut Club

Lebanese women’s basketball is entering the thick of it! Time for the semi-finals, with four heavyweights ready to battle it out in razor-sharp series. Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour form a blazing square of aces, ready to do whatever it takes to seize the Grail. The Clash of the Titans On one side, Riyadi, the well-oiled machine ...

Rockets Down Warriors to Stay Alive in NBA Playoffs

This is Beirut, 03/05 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball NBA Golden State

The Houston Rockets rode a crushing fourth quarter to a 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday to set up a game-seven showdown in their NBA Western Conference playoff series. The Rockets will be trying to become just the 14th team to rally from 3-1 down to win an NBA playoff series when they host game seven on Sunday. Fred ...

Brunson Brilliance as Knicks Clinch Series, Clippers Sink Nuggets

This is Beirut, 02/05 19:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Los Angeles New York Basket-ball Denver

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the New York Knicks clinched a series victory over the Detroit Pistons while the Los Angeles Clippers downed the Denver Nuggets to set up a titanic NBA playoff decider on Thursday. Brunson drained a game-winning three-pointer with four seconds remaining to give the Knicks a thrilling 116-113 win over the Pistons ...

Haliburton Leads Comeback as Pacers Advance, Celtics Clinch

This is Beirut, 30/04 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Los Angeles New York Basket-ball NBA Celtics

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics became the latest teams to book their places in the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Detroit Pistons thwarted the New York Knicks to keep their postseason hopes alive. In Indianapolis, the Pacers battled back from a 20-point deficit and then rallied again in overtime to defeat the Milwaukee ...

Basketball: Beirut Club and Riyadi Deliver, Sagesse Scrapes Through, Champville Falters

Makram Haddad, 25/04 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball La Sagesse Riyadi Beirut Club

The favorites held their ground during the 13th round of the Lebanese basketball championship, though some struggled. While Beirut Club and Riyadi handled business at home, Sagesse trembled until the final moments against Hoops. Champville, on the other hand, got edged out at the buzzer by a gritty Antranik team in a Hitchcock-worthy ...

Thunder Crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors Win

This is Beirut, 21/04 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

USA Basket-ball NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories. The Celtics, fueled by 30 points from Derrick White, defeated Orlando Magic 103-86. The Cavaliers, who beat out the Celtics ...

T’Wolves Dominate Lakers, Nuggets Edge Clippers as NBA Playoffs Start

This is Beirut, 20/04 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Los Angeles Basket-ball NBA Denver Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by 25 points from Jaden McDaniels, cruised past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95 on Saturday in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Luka Doncic, playing his first post-season game with the Lakers after arriving in a stunning February trade, scored 37 points, and James, chasing ...

2025 National Basketball Day: A Celebration of Skill and Spirit

Jad Ramadan, 20/04 01:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball La Sagesse Riyadi

The 2025 National Basketball Day kicks off in style at the iconic Nouhad Nawfal Stadium! The atmosphere is electric as fans from all over the country gather to celebrate the sport they love. Throughout the day, basketball stars representing every team in the Lebanese Basketball League come together for an unforgettable showcase of talent and ...

Heat and Grizzlies Take Final Spots in the NBA Playoffs

This is Beirut, 19/04 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball NBA Miami

Tyler Herro scored 30 points as the Miami Heat reached the NBA playoffs with a thrilling 123-114 overtime defeat of the Atlanta Hawks in their Eastern Conference play-in clash on Friday. The Heat, which recovered from a 10-game losing streak in March to reach the play-in, will now face top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round of the ...

Basketball: The WASL Planet Stops Over in Lebanon

Makram Haddad, 19/04 00:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse

FIBA Asia officials confirmed it on Friday: Lebanon will be the host of the most anticipated tournament of the West Asian season. Another showcase moment for Nouhad Naufal Stadium, already the sacred ground of the 2017 Asia Cup and recently the scene of Al Riyadi’s historic triumph as three-time West Zone champions. The Yellow team will put ...

Basketball: Al Riyadi and La Sagesse on Autopilot

Makram Haddad, 18/04 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse

The 12th round of the Lebanese First Division championship didn’t shake up the established order. On autopilot, defending champions Al Riyadi Beirut crushed modest Hrajel (110–78), while eternal rivals La Sagesse Beirut cruised past Club Central Jounieh its the court (93–66). Two dominant victories that reaffirm the supremacy of the ...

Heat Scorch Bulls to Advance, Mavericks Upset Kings

This is Beirut, 17/04 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)