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USA crush hapless Italy but learn little
The USA made light work of Italy in the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final but don’t read too much into it. For all the hope of Luigi Datome bringing the magic, it was Jalen Brunson and the gang who took charge from the off. Paint and Paolo There was certainly some promise for the […]
France escape in OT again
France survived a storming second half to secure their place in the semi-finals as they won their second overtime game in as many outings to outlast Italy. It was a more subdued Gianmarco Pozzecco to start proceedings between Italy and France. There was a mild discussion with a ref and a big sigh after a […]
Preview: France vs Italy
The quarter finals of EuroBasket 2022 are here and Wednesday begins with France taking on Italy All games from now on are at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany When? 17.15 CEST, 16.15 BST, 11.15 EST, 08.15 PST How they got here France (4-2) overcame a stiffer than expected challenge from Turkey in the last […]
Anatomy of a collapse
Somehow Serbia managed to waste every positive contribution by two time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic to fall to a stunning upset at the hands of Italy in the round of 16 at EuroBasket With 6.19 left on the clock, Nikola Jokic sat by the scorer’s table waiting to come in as his Serbia side trailed […]
Preview: Serbia vs Italy
The last 16 of EuroBasket 2022 is here and the first game of Sunday’s evening session sees Serbia take on Italy. All games from now on are at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany When? 18.00 CEST, 17.00 BST, 12.00 EST, 09.00 PST How they got here Serbia (5-0) rolled to a perfect record in […]
Preview – Great Britain vs Italy
It’s the eighth day of EuroBasket 2022 and the final day of action in Group C in Milan. The curtain falls on play in the fashion capital as hosts Italy look to head to Berlin on a high note with a win over Great Britain Where and when? Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy. Tip off: 21.00 […]
Preview – Ukraine vs Italy
It’s the fifth day of EuroBasket 2022 and the third day of action in Group C in Milan. The evening game is Ukraine taking on hosts Italy Where and when? Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy. Tip off: 21.00 CEST, 20.00 BST, 11.00 EST, 08.00 PST Record to date Ukraine 2-0 (W vs Great Britain, W vs […]
Italy bend the knee to King Giannis
It took a whole lot of walking and climbing in the hours before tonight’s main event for Emmet Ryan to truly appreciate the wonder of Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Greek Freak led his side to victory over hosts Italy Here’s the thing about middle age. The feats of wondrous athleticism you see from the media […]
Preview – Greece vs Italy
It’s the third day of EuroBasket 2022 and the second day of action in Group C in Milan. The action concludes with hosts Italy taking on Greece Where and when? Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy. Tip off is 21.00 CEST, 20.00 BST, 15.00 EST, 12.00 PST Record to date Greece 1-0 (Beat Croatia 89-85) Italy 1-0 […]