Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, drives against Fenerbahce's Romain Sato. The Turkish team upset their North American visitors 97-91.
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, right, drives against Fenerbahce's Romain Sato. The Turkish team upset their North American visitors 97-91.

Sport

Euroleague rising to NBA heights of skill and fandom

It's not the NBA just yet but wins such as Fenerbahce's over the Boston Celtics prove the Euroleague is nipping at the North Americans' heels. 'We have different sports cultures but the same vision', says Jordi Bertomeu, the Euroleague chief.

Reuters

October 11, 2012