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Post by LTfan on Mar 16, 2024 9:28:33 GMT
Think this will be a lot closer than people think, Lions were unlucky to loose in OT against Paris in the home league of the regular season and picked up a few injuries in the away game on Boxing Day, can see a 3rd game in this series, London seemed to have turned the dial up in their play off games who ever wins this wins the cup in my view I agree. If London can beat Paris I think there’s a real possibility they could win EuroCup. In my opinion beating Paris in the semi-finals is their biggest challenge between now and winning the entire thing. |
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Post by baldeagle on Mar 16, 2024 11:26:07 GMT
Yes, Lions could well win it, which would be a magnificent achievement by the players and coaches.
But I’d be even happier if they had filed their bloody accounts & Companies House had suspended the current compulsory dissolution procedure which suggests that the success is based on a wholly unsustainable financial bubble that looks more and more likely to go pop. And I hope I am wrong.
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Post by isthaturinal on Mar 16, 2024 12:17:50 GMT
If Lions do end up Winning the whole competition it will be a nice send off for them when whey ride off into the sunset with those bunch of cowboys from 777
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Post by dexter on Mar 16, 2024 13:40:12 GMT
Yes, Lions could well win it, which would be a magnificent achievement by the players and coaches. But I’d be even happier if they had filed their bloody accounts & Companies House had suspended the current compulsory dissolution procedure which suggests that the success is based on a wholly unsustainable financial bubble that looks more and more likely to go pop. And I hope I am wrong. No, they need to keep going before reality hits. This is a once in a lifetime season. If they file their accounts it's all over. |
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Post by dexter on Mar 19, 2024 14:16:25 GMT
It has been announced a Dubai team, possibly called Dubai Falcons, will be playing in ABA League next season.
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Post by ScottishBasketballFan on Mar 19, 2024 18:49:10 GMT
It has been announced a Dubai team, possibly called Dubai Falcons, will be playing in ABA League next season. I wonder how that'll work given the current teams are all in the Balkans |
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Post by dexter on Mar 19, 2024 19:02:30 GMT
It has been announced a Dubai team, possibly called Dubai Falcons, will be playing in ABA League next season. I wonder how that'll work given the current teams are all in the Balkans I don't think there are direct flights between Belgrade and Dubai so they might have to charter flights. This will also mean the fans won't be able to travel. Dubai Falcons should join the BBL instead. |
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan2 on Mar 19, 2024 19:16:24 GMT
I wonder how that'll work given the current teams are all in the Balkans I don't think there are direct flights between Belgrade and Dubai so they might have to charter flights. This will also mean the fans won't be able to travel. Dubai Falcons should join the BBL instead. It's surprising if we get more than 10-15 visiting fans coming to the Phoenix and that's travelling in the UK. Can't wait for a large number of fans from Dubai turning up in Ellesmere Port should the Falcons take your advice. |
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Post by LTfan on Mar 21, 2024 10:38:13 GMT
The Semi-Final fixtures have just been confirmed... Game 1 - 26/03 19:45, Paris v London (in Paris) Game 2 - 29/03 19:30, London v Paris (in London) Game 3 (if needed) - 02/04 19:45*, Paris v London (in Paris) *the tip-off time of the possible Game 3 is still TBC. Just a quick update... London Lions social media are saying the potential Game 3 would be on 03/04, but the EuroCup website still says 02/04, so there's a little uncertainty there. Of course it might not even be needed, but I'd thought I'd share to help people make plans.  |
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Post by LTfan on Mar 26, 2024 9:23:30 GMT
Big one tonight, game 1 of the EuroCup semi-finals between London and Paris.
Paris host tonight, with London hosting game 2 on Friday.
I really like the rivalry emerging between these two teams – lots of similarities between the two – both in their second season of EuroCup, both reaching the semi-finals for the first time, both building a fanbase, and both looking for a place on the Euroleague.
Over the two seasons Paris have a 3-1 record against London, and a 2-0 record this season (but that does include a OT game). And Paris are still favourites win EuroCup, but I honestly believe London could beat them in the semi-finals. I suspect it would take all 3 games, and Dekker, Nwaba, Olaseni, Matt Morgan, Taylor, Conor Morgan will need to be on top form… but it’s certainly not impossible.
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Post by eillo23 on Mar 26, 2024 15:08:50 GMT
I can’t remember being this excited for a game involving a British team in a long time, if not ever. It’s going to be a tough ask against an excellent Paris side but this London team has all the weapons to do it. Also love the best of 3 format, because whatever happens tonight, Friday is also a HUGE game. Let’s hope this gets some coverage in the U.K. media.
Who’s tuning in to watch it?
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Post by dexter on Mar 26, 2024 15:39:00 GMT
I will be watching on Euroleague TV. I reckon this is the biggest game for British basketball since 2012 Olympic Games.
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Post by dexter on Mar 26, 2024 15:54:41 GMT
7.45pm
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Post by LTfan on Mar 26, 2024 16:06:01 GMT
TNT Sports and Euroleague.TV for those interested - coverage starts at 7:30pm, tip-off at 7:45pm.
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Post by sporty7 on Mar 26, 2024 18:55:37 GMT
Many thanks you just saved me some money as was going to sign up for TNT. I did not know about euroleague tv
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Post by LTfan on Mar 26, 2024 19:21:06 GMT
Many thanks you just saved me some money as was going to sign up for TNT. I did not know about euroleague tv If all you of want to do is watch EuroCup then Euroleague.TV is a much cheaper option - £5.99 for a day pass or £12.99 for a month pass. Even with the NBA and Formula E, which I also like, I’m not paying TNT Sports prices! |
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Post by cosbyrider on Mar 26, 2024 21:02:54 GMT
Getting schooled here in Q3
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Post by eillo23 on Mar 26, 2024 21:49:54 GMT
Getting schooled here in Q3 I wouldn’t say they got schooled. They just couldn’t score. Had plenty of opportunity’s. 4/19 from 3; out rebounded by 14. They needed everyone at their best and it was far from that. Matt Morgan with probably his worst game on Lions jersey. Completely taken out the game by Ward. Started great, so pretty disappointed with that 3rd quarter performance. But hey, go again Friday. |
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Post by LTfan on Mar 26, 2024 21:52:35 GMT
Paris take game 1, 99-86.
London were going to need to play their best basketball to have any chance of beating Paris tonight, and they simply didn’t. It was a disastrous Q3, without that London might have actually had a chance.
On to game 2 in London on Friday…
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Post by dandayr on Mar 26, 2024 23:12:06 GMT
and this is where the 3 game series wins hands down over what we have had in the different guises of BBL comps. Two game aggregate score - would any really feel excited about Friday - not really. But this format there is still hope that can fix the issues from tonight, use home court advantage and even if just by 1pt then tie it all up and into a game 3.
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