By Eurhoops / info@eurohoops.net
The final round of the BKT EuroCup regular season is being played this Wednesday and, following the game between U-BT Cluj-Napoca and Aris Thessaloniki Betsson, the 12 teams advancing to the next stage of the competition are now confirmed.
In this do-or-die clash for both teams, the balance clearly tipped in favor of the Romanians, who secured a convincing 111–92 victory to book their place in the playoffs.
After a strong first quarter (31–21), the hosts saw their lead continue to grow as the minutes passed. Thanks to outstanding performances from Karel Guzman (19 points) and Iverson Molinar (20 points), the home side won every quarter of the game to seal this crucial victory in the best possible way.
Despite a brilliant performance by Bryce Jones, who came close to a triple-double with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, the Greek side bids farewell to the BKT EuroCup.
Meanwhile, Turk Telekom Ankara closed out its regular season with another convincing win, defeating NINERS Chemnitz 79–62. Kyle Allman and Jaleen Smith stood out for the home team with 14 points each.
EuroCup Round 18
Group A
Slask Wroclaw – Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 81-114
U-BT Cluj-Napoca – Aris Thessaloniki Betsson 111-92
Turk Telekom Ankara – NINERS Chemnitz 79-62
Neptunas Klaipeda – Bahcesehir College Istanbul (11/2)
Veolia Towers Hamburg – BAXI Manresa (11/2)
Umana Reyer Venice – Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (11/2)
Group B
Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens – Besiktas GAIN Istanbul 74-114
Dolomiti Energia Trento – ratiopharm ulm 76-68
Turk Telekom Ankara – NINERS Chemnitz (11/2)
Buducnost VOLI Podgorica – Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (11/2)
London Lions- Lietkabelis Panevezys (11/2)