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Giannis rests as Greece makes the EuroBasket knockout stage

Giannis rests as Greece makes the EuroBasket knockout stage

MILAN (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo got the day off. Greece rolled into the knockout stage of the EuroBasket tournament without him.

Bell-Haynes completes Canada's 16-point comeback against Colombia at FIBA AmeriCup

RECIFE, Brazil — Trae Bell-Haynes scored the last point of the game as Canada's men's senior basketball team rallied past Colombia 62-61 on Monday at the FIBA AmeriCup. Bell-Haynes was fouled with 1.8 seconds left to play and the score tied 61-61.

At AmeriCup, USA Basketball gets caught in a rain delay

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — USA Basketball needed a win Sunday at the AmeriCup tournament and was well on the way to making that happen. That is, until it rained. The Americans’ game against Venezuela was postponed at halftime with the U.S. leading 48-21.
Lithuania protest denied, Germany wins in 2OT at EuroBasket

Lithuania protest denied, Germany wins in 2OT at EuroBasket

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Lithuania unsuccessfully protested its double-overtime loss to Germany at the EuroBasket tournament Sunday, arguing that referees did not award it a free throw following a technical foul in regulation. FIBA denied the protest.

After loss, US looks to rebound Sunday in next AmeriCup game

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — The only thing that surprised the U.S. AmeriCup team in its tournament-opening matchup was the outcome.

Canada edges 84-78 Uruguay, levels FIBA AmeriCup record at 1-1

RECIFE, Brazil — Canada's senior men's basketball team didn't take long to even their record at the 12-country FIBA AmeriCup tournament. After dropping a 72-63 decision to Brazil on Friday, Canada regrouped and bounced Uruguay 84-78 on Saturday.
Ukraine rallies in the end, tops Estonia 74-73 at EuroBasket

Ukraine rallies in the end, tops Estonia 74-73 at EuroBasket

MILAN (AP) — Ukraine held the lead for all of 55 seconds in its EuroBasket game against Estonia on Saturday. They were the final 55 seconds.
Cavaliers add All-Star G Mitchell, jump into East title hunt

Cavaliers add All-Star G Mitchell, jump into East title hunt

CLEVELAND (AP) — With one bold, unexpected move, the Cleveland Cavaliers raised their profile in the Eastern Conference considerably. They're back in the title hunt.

Mexico surprises US in AmeriCup basketball opener, 73-67

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Paul Stoll had 15 points and nine assists, and Mexico defeated the U.S. 73-67 on Friday in the opening game of Group C play for both teams at the FIBA AmeriCup. Fabian James added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico.
Antetokounmpo leads late, Greece tops Croatia in EuroBasket

Antetokounmpo leads late, Greece tops Croatia in EuroBasket

MILAN (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo simply took over with the game on the line. And as usual, he did it on both ends of the floor.
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