Strasbourg advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA Champions League qualifiers after defeating Jonava 83-78, setting up a clash with Nes Ziona.
The French team was heavily favored in this matchup, but the Lithuanian guests showed in the first quarter that they wouldn’t be an easy opponent (21-13). Strasbourg struggled to erase the deficit throughout the game, resulting in Jonava leading 44-35 at halftime.
Midway through the third quarter, Jonava even extended their lead to double digits, but Strasbourg managed to make a late comeback. With a 13-2 run at the start of the third quarter, Strasbourg took control of the game, turned the tide, and ultimately secured a well-deserved victory.
Leopold Cavaliere was the top scorer for Strasbourg with 18 points, while Strahinja Micovic stood out for Jonava with 19 points.
Nes Ziona Easily Overpowers Karhu 92-56 in Quest for FIBA Champions League Group Stage Entry.
Nes Ziona had no trouble defeating Karhu with a final score of 92-56, bringing them one step closer to securing a spot in the FIBA Champions League group stage.
The Finnish representative put up a strong performance in the first quarter, as evident by their slim lead of 20-19. However, the Israeli team took control as the game progressed, heading into halftime with a six-point advantage (39-33).
Nes Ziona effectively sealed the game’s outcome with a 19-3 run at the start of the third quarter. With a comfortable 22-point lead going into the final 10 minutes, the Israeli squad was able to finish the game in complete comfort.
Dusty Hannahs was the top scorer for Nes Ziona with 21 points, while Tahj Eaddy stood out for Karhu with 12 points.