Basketball

Real Madrid Reach the Final in Athens: Beat Valencia Basket 105-90 — Experience Spoke in the Spanish Derby, Championship Game Against Olympiacos on Sunday, Madrid Chasing 12th Title

In the second semifinal of the EuroLeague Final Four, Real Madrid defeated Valencia Basket 105-90 at the Telekom Center Athens to advance to the championship game on May 24. While the fairytale journey of Valencia, who reached the Final Four for the first time in their history, ended in the semifinal, Real Madrid, the tournament's most successful team with 11 titles, widened the gap with their deep roster and experience. Madrid will face Olympiacos in the final.

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Olympiacos Reach the Final in Athens: Beat Fenerbahce Beko 79-61 — Held the Defending Champions to 61 Points with a Defensive Masterclass, Piraeus Side One Step from First Title Since 2013

In the EuroLeague Final Four semifinal, Olympiacos defeated Fenerbahce Beko 79-61 at the Telekom Center Athens to advance to the championship game on May 24. The regular-season leaders, backed by home advantage, delivered an impressive defensive performance that held last year's champions Fenerbahce to just 61 points. Olympiacos are one step away from their first EuroLeague title since 2013.

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Critical Game 3 in Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs Want to Take the Lead with Home Advantage — Wembanyama vs Gilgeous-Alexander Duel, Spurs' 21-Turnover Problem and OKC's 57-Point Bench Power Will Determine the Fate of the Match

The Western Conference Finals enter a critical phase with the third game to be played in San Antonio on May 23. The series is 1-1; while the Spurs won the first game 122-115 away, OKC took the second game 122-113 at home. According to statistical predictions, home side Spurs' chance of winning is 53.6%. The duel between Victor Wembanyama and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is at the center of the generational clash that will shape the league's future.

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New York Knicks Crush Cleveland 109-93: Take 2-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals — Josh Hart Stars with 26 Points, Brunson Makes History with 14 Assists, Madison Square Garden Goes Wild

The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 in the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Josh Hart's 26 points, Jalen Brunson's double-double of 19 points and 14 assists, and the team's 32-21 domination in the third quarter brought the Knicks one step closer to their first NBA Finals since 1999. The series now moves to Cleveland.

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Spanish Derby in Athens: Valencia in First-Ever Final Four Against Real Madrid Giant — Madrid Leads Season Series 4-2, Jean Montero Chases Upset

EuroLeague Final Four's most exciting semifinal will be played on Friday, May 22, at Athens's Telekom Center. Valencia Basket, in the Final Four for the first time in their history, face Real Madrid, who have made 11 Final Four appearances in the last 15 years and won the trophy 3 times. The two teams have already met 6 times this season, with Madrid leading 4-2. Valencia's hope is Playoff MVP Jean Montero.

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Final Four Showdown: Olympiakos and Fenerbahçe Beko Clash in the Semis

Olympiakos and Fenerbahçe Beko go head-to-head tomorrow in a highly anticipated EuroLeague semifinal, with a spot in the final on the line.

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Steve Kerr Said "I Was Leaving," Signed 2 More Years: 13th Season at Warriors Guaranteed — Historic Decision After Play-In Loss

60-year-old Steve Kerr signed 2 more years with the Warriors in what could be Curry's final season. After saying "I was leaving" following the Play-In loss to the Suns who eliminated the Lakers, after 3 weeks of meetings with Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy, he returned. 4 NBA championships, 12 seasons' man, extended to 2027-28.

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LeBron Breaks Silence: "I Don't Know" — Retirement on the Table After 23rd NBA Season, Lakers Future Uncertain

The 41-year-old King is in free agency after Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Lakers 4-0 in the conference semifinals. Three options: re-sign with Lakers, transfer to another team, or retire. CBS Sports analysis calls retirement "a real possibility" — the NBA world is holding its breath after the final season.

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The Giannis Bombshell: Milwaukee "Open for Business" — Summer Transfer's Biggest Move Coming, 10 Teams in Line

With Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslem's message "Either sign an extension or get traded, decision before the June 23 Draft," the NBA's most explosive transfer file is open. From Stephen A. Smith's Chet Holmgren swap proposal to Knicks-Bucks meetings — 10 teams in line for the 31-year-old Greek star.

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Knicks Set to Drop the Bomb Tonight: Targeting 2-0 at MSG in Game 2 — Last Chance for Cavaliers, Brunson Back on Stage

At Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, May 21, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks plan to take the series 2-0 using home-court advantage and deliver a fatal blow to Cleveland. After Tuesday night's historic 22-point comeback, Brunson called it "a special moment" — Now the question: can he repeat the same picture?

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Thunder Strike Back: SGA Returns with 30 Points, Smashes Spurs 122-113 — Stephon Castle Sets Historic Record (The Wrong Way)

In Game 2, Oklahoma City Thunder dismantled the Spurs at home and leveled the series 1-1. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wiped away his Game 1 disaster with 30 points + 9 assists. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle broke an NBA-history record for "worst two-game turnover stretch" with 9 turnovers.

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Time to Write History in Athens: Fenerbahçe Beko Defends Its 2nd EuroLeague Title — Olympiacos, Real Madrid and Valencia Stand in the Way

At the EuroLeague Final Four held May 22-24 at Telekom Center Athens, Fenerbahçe Beko meets local favorite Olympiacos in the semifinal. Real Madrid faces Valencia. European basketball's most romantic week begins.

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