By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
AEK achieved a triumph in Athens in the fifth round of group J in the Round of 16 in the Basketball Champions League, defeating Tofas 96-88 on their home court.
A great match was played in Athens, and the decision came in drama. Tofas managed to reach a tie midway through the fourth quarter (77-77), but AEK made a 7-0 run, pulled away, and eventually secured the victory.
In group J, it was already clear that AEK and ALBA would advance to the Quarterfinals. The team from Athens remains unbeaten with a 5-0 record and will visit ALBA in the final round, in a match that will decide who will advance as the first. On the other hand, Tofas is in third place with a performance of 1-4, and they are awaiting a match against AS Karditsa.
Postgame press conference: