By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Cluj-Napoca achieved a victory in the Round 11 match of Group A in the BKT EuroCup, defeating Neptunas 118-97 in front of their home fans.
Mitchell Creek delivered an outstanding performance for the home team with 40 points (10/11 for two, 4/4 for three, 8/10 free throws), Nighael Ceaser added 19 points and seven rebounds, while Daron Russell contributed with 16 points. On the other side, Rihards Lomazs was the most efficient for his team with 20 points.
Cluj played a masterful first half, scoring 68 points, making it seem like the EuroCup record (held by Gran Canaria with 125 points in a game) might be threatened. At one point, the lead was even 30 points, but Neptunas came back and approached to just minus ten at the start of the fourth quarter.
However, the home team repelled that surge, secured the win, and came close to breaking Gran Canaria’s record. Cluj now stands at 6-5, while Neptunas has five wins and six losses.
JL Bourg also recorded a big win in the most exciting match of Group B in Round 11 of the EuroCup, defeating Turk Telekom in Ankara 80-76.
William McDowell-White led the winners with 14 points and seven assists, while Ricardo Lindo added 11. For the home team, Kyle Alexander posted a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds.
JL Bourg was ahead for most of the game; at the start of the fourth quarter, the visitors had a +13 lead (67-54), but Turk Telekom fought back. Still, they lacked the strength for a complete turnaround.
JL Bourg is currently first in Group B with a 9-2 record, while Turk Telekom has 7-4.
Ulm Easily Beats Panionios, Manresa Survives in Poland
Ulm secured a convincing victory in Greece, defeating Panionios 94-69.
Mark Smith scored 21 points for the visitors, Christian Sengfelder added 18, and Tobias Brahe Jensen recorded 14.
On the other side, Jalen Hands led Panionios with 16 points, while Steadmon Lemon and Tyler Wahl each added 11.
With this emphatic win, Ulm improved to 5-6, while the Greeks remain at just one win from 11 games.
Manresa claimed a triumph in the 11th round EuroCup duel, overcoming Slask 96-90 in Wroclaw.
The decision came in a dramatic finish, with the hosts holding on until a few minutes before the end (83-84), but Manresa sealed the victory.
Agustin Ubal scored 21 points, while Eli Brooks added 19. For the Poles, Noah Kirkwood led with 19 points, two more than Kadre Gray.
Manresa now stands at 6-5, while Slask is at 4-7.
Hamburg still winless, Venezia got a win against Bahcesehir
Aris claimed an away victory in Round 11 of the EuroCup, beating Hamburg 92-89.
The duel in Germany was decided in a dramatic finish, with Aris shooting free throws better in the key moments. Ross Williams had a chance to force overtime for his team but missed a three-pointer that would have tied the game.
Bryce Jones scored 20 points for the winning side, along with eight assists, while Danilo Andjusic added 18. For Hamburg, Devon Daniels put up 25 points.
With this win, Aris improved to a 6–5 record, while Hamburg is still without a victory after 11 rounds.
Venezia earned a home win, defeating Bahcesehir 94–85.
Jordan Parks scored 30 points and was the main architect of his team’s victory, while Ky Bowman finished with 14 points. For the Turkish team, even Malachi Flynn’s 31 points were not enough.
Thanks to this triumph, Venezia climbed the Group A standings to 5–6, while Bahcesehir now sits at 7–4.
Lions surprised Besiktas
In the match of the day, the London Lions defeated Besiktas at home after overtime, with a score of 98-96.
We witnessed incredible drama; Vitto Brown sent the game into overtime for the Turkish side with three free throws in the closing moments of regular time (84-84), but London ultimately prevailed.
Shavar Reynolds Jr. drew a foul with one second left, sank both free throws, and secured the victory for his team.
Reynolds led his team with 20 points, while Jonathan Williams scored 18. For the visitors, Anthony Brown had 19 points, one more than Brynton Lemar.
Besiktas is now in second place in Group B with an 8-3 record, while London has five wins and six losses.
EuroCup results and standings
Group A
Cedevita Olimpija – Hapoel Jerusalem 81-84
U-BT Cluj-Napoca – Neptunas 118-97
Slask Wroclaw – BAXI Manresa 90-96
Hamburg Towers – Aris Betsson 89-92
Reyer Venice – Bahcesehir Koleji 94-85
1. Hapoel Jerusalem 9-2
2. Cedevita Olimpija 7-4
3. Bahcesehir Koleji 7-4
4. U-BT Cluj-Napoca 6-5
5. Manresa 6-5
6. Aris 6-5
7. Venice 5-6
8. Neptunas 5-6
9. Slask 4-7
10. Hamburg 0-11
Group B
Lietkabelis – Chemnitz 79-85
Trento – Buducnost 91-90
Turk Telekom – JL Bourg 76-80
Panionios – ratiopharm Ulm 69-94
London Lions – Besiktas 98-96
1. JL Bourg 9-2
2. Besiktas 8-3
3. Turk Telekom 7-4
4. Buducnost 7-4
5. Trento 6-5
6. Chemnitz 5-6
7. London Lions 5-6
8. Ulm 5-6
9. Lietkabelis 2-9
10. Panionios 1-10