showdown

For the first time since the 2019 political showdown that hamstrung the National Basketball Association’s aspirations in China, both of the league’s biggest stars returned to the basketball-crazy nation to plug their shoe brands.

It’s a showdown that we observe over 14 months.

However, he says "we're not stupid" and knows "we have to get better", especially with a trip to Greece and a potential top spot showdown to come at home to Denmark next month.

Instead of shaping the trajectory of an entire campaign, they become more like opportunities for teams to size each other up with an eye on a potential playoff showdown later on.

Europe went on to eke out a 15-13 win, marking the first time since Europe’s win in 2012 that either side had managed to win this biennial showdown on foreign soil.