This is Beirut, 15/12 12:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A dominating performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday led the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final, where they will face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder for the title. Greek star Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to spark the Bucks over the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 while Canadian guard ...
This is Beirut, 14/12 09:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
NBA Basket-ball LeBron James Lakers
Joel Embiid's tough season took another turn for the worse on Friday as Philadelphia's star center exited early in the 76ers' 121-107 NBA loss to Indiana after being struck in the face. The Cameroon-born big man, who won Olympic gold with the United States in Paris this year, was fighting for a rebound under the Pacers' basket when he was ...
Pierre Daccache, 13/12 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
caption : Seven months before the 2025 Asia Cup, the women's national basketball team is preparing with determination to take on this new challenge. This is Beirut followed the team's preparations closely during a training session.
This is Beirut, 12/12 13:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Houston Rockets edged Golden State 91-90 for their first win over the Warriors since 2020 and reach the semi-finals of the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as the Atlanta Hawks advanced with a come-from-behind victory over the New York Knicks. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets and teammate Jalen Green's 12 ...
This is Beirut, 08/12 12:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Washington Wizards withstood a 56-point explosion from Denver star Nikola Jokic to beat the Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday and snap their 16-game NBA losing streak. Jokic, who won his third NBA Most Valuable Player award last season, posted a career scoring high -- surpassing a 53-point performance in game four of the 2023 Western Conference ...
This is Beirut, 07/12 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball NBA LeBron James Lakers Celtics
The Atlanta Hawks earned their sixth straight win in the NBA with Trae Young scoring a three-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 and overcome a LeBron James triple-double. James, who put up 39 points for the Lakers along with 10 rebounds and 11 assists, saw his 31-foot three-pointer with 1.2 seconds ...
This is Beirut, 01/12 12:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Devin Booker scored 27 points and Kevin Durant added 21 to lead the Phoenix Suns over Golden State 113-105 on Saturday, stretching the Warriors' NBA losing streak to four games. With Bradley Beal out for calf injury management and Jusuf Nurkic sidelined by a quad bruise, the host Suns (11-8) still dominated as Tyus Jones added 19 points and ...
Hala Abdallah, 30/11 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Abbas Halabi Saudi Arabia Basket-ball
The Lebanese basketball league had been gearing up for a promising season, fueled by its growing popularity, increased investments and the signing of several high-caliber foreign players. However, the war that escalated last September brought the league to a halt, prompting players to seek opportunities abroad. While much attention has been on ...
This is Beirut, 30/11 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Basket-ball NBA Boston Celtics
De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks beat league-leading Cleveland again on Friday to advance in the NBA Cup. The Hawks, who handed the Cavs their first home defeat of the season on Wednesday, came out on top at home, parlaying a 52-50 halftime lead into a 117-101 triumph. It was enough to put Atlanta into the NBA ...
This is Beirut, 28/11 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Eastern Conference leaders the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their first home loss of the season with a surprise 135-124 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Cleveland's second loss of the season came afer a strong second half display from Atlanta with De'Andre Hunter scoring 26 points off the bench, Jalen Johnson adding 22 points and Trae ...
Makram Haddad, 25/11 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Basket-ball Lebanon Syria Qualification War
War or not, Lebanese basketball continues to shine on the regional and international stage. Proof of this, the national team inflicted a clear and decisive defeat against Syria (89-64). From the outset of the game, Lebanon displayed its power with an impressive 15-0 run, a slap in the face in the first minutes, on the court of the Chabab al-Ahli ...
This is Beirut, 24/11 15:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lakers Basket-ball NBA Golden State Wembanyama
Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to spark the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday, continuing their dominance of the NBA rivalry. The Nuggets won for the 13th time in the past 14 contests against the Lakers, including ousting the Lakers in the playoffs the past two seasons. Serbian star Jokic ...