The NBA, for now, is resting, but Europe is buzzing. Two MVPs, two towering figures of the modern game, were expected to go head-to-head in a packed arena in Cyprus. Nikola Jokic on one side, Giannis Antetokounmpo on the other. It was the kind of basketball night fans had been circling on the calendar for weeks. The last time these two nations met in an international setting, Serbia came out on top. That was back in July 2024, and Giannis had been hungry for a chance to even the score. But not everything is well for the Greek side tonight.

Tonight’s ECOMMBX Cup clash in Limassol had all the ingredients. The noise, the stakes, the bragging rights- but there was a sense of worry in the hours before tip-off. The kind of rumor that makes you double-check the lineup sheet, just in case. Report

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