China Beat Lebanon 89-87 as Yang Hansen's Late Basket Breaks Cedars' Hearts
Lebanon fought China all the way in Beijing and tied it 87-87 with five seconds left, before Yang Hansen's late basket sealed a dramatic 89-87 win.
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Lebanon Beat South Korea to Close In on the 2027 Basketball World Cup
Lebanon overpowered South Korea 93-74 in the fourth window of the FIBA Asian qualifiers, extending their group lead and edging closer to the 2027 World Cup.
Fiery Final Between Riyadi and Sagesse: The Ninth Chapter of Lebanon's Basketball Classic Starts Today
The 2026 Lebanese Basketball League final tips off today between old rivals Riyadi and Sagesse, the ninth time the two giants meet with the title on the line.
Germany Complete a Perfect EuroBasket: Schröder Seals 88-83 Final Win Over Turkey
Germany went 9-0 to win FIBA EuroBasket 2025, beating Turkey 88-83 in a Riga thriller as Dennis Schröder's clutch late scoring sealed a first title since 1993.
EuroBasket 2025 Wrap-Up: The Full Podium, Giannis' Bronze and the All-Star Five
Beyond Germany's gold: Greece grabbed bronze behind Giannis, Finland made history in fourth, Schröder was named MVP and Luka Dončić led all scorers at EuroBasket 2025.
Sagesse One Win From the Lebanese League Final After Beating Central 100-93 in Game 2
Sagesse move within one win of the Lebanese Basketball League final, beating Central 100-93 in Game 2 behind Deshaundre Washington's 28-point triple-double.
How Analytics Changed Basketball: From Mid-Range to the Three-Point Era
Basketball has been transformed by data. Here is how analytics killed the long two, created the three-point boom, and changed the way teams build rosters.
How to Read a Basketball Box Score Like a Pro
Points, rebounds and assists are just the start. Learn how to read a basketball box score properly, plus-minus, true shooting, turnovers and more.