A smaller defeat would have put them into the tournament semis.
The former sharpshooter was a highly decorated player in Spanish and German leagues.
New Zealand went on a late scoring run to topple the Croatians in Greece.
Bronny James has been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, his famous dad's team.
Their selections come 12 months after countryman Victor Wembenyama headed the 2023 draft.
The young centre is 13-0 in his Canterbury career.
Boston have won their 18th title in franchise history.
Boston are up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series.
The Los Angeles Lakers great was the inspiration for the NBA logo.
Boston are now 2-0 up in the best-of-seven series.
Finn Delany will part ways with the club with a year left in his deal.
Celtics centre Kristaps Porzingis was a stand out in his return from injury.
The basketball legend overcame a stutter to become a beloved broadcaster.
In two years at the helm, he guided the Auckland club to the playoffs twice, including the 2023 final.
The new face of women's basketball committed 10 turnovers in her pro debut.
Teenager Troy Plumtree is making his mark with the NBL's Saints.
The notorious Detroit Pistons won back-to-back championships with a physical approach.
Darvin Ham helped the Lakers to the NBA Western Conference Final in his first season and won the inaugural In-Season Tournament.
The Australian-born big man was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers in 2017.
The guard attended four World Cups for New Zealand.
