Ludwigsburg’s shooting symphony secures Top 16 Spot: Justin Smith guides Hapoel Holon forward
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The basketball players of Ludwigsburg had a memorable shooting night as they defeated Darussafaka 99:73, while Hapoel Holon outperformed Oostende with a score of 78:72.
Ludwigsburg capitalized on home-court advantage, and in the decisive game, they were highly convincing in front of their fans against Darussafaka.
The home team had an excellent shooting night, sinking an impressive 18 three-pointers, leaving the visitors with no chance. The German team advances and will compete in Group J alongside Dijon, Bonn, and Galatasaray.
Jayvon Graves led the victorious team with 21 points, while Silas Melson contributed 18. For the visitors, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman scored 13 points, and Josh Carlton added 12.
The duel between Hapoel Holon and Oostende was much more suspenseful. Hapoel capitalized on the “home” court advantage in Hungary and clinched a 78:72 win. They will proceed to the next stage of the competition, joining Group L alongside AEK, Murcia, and Promitheas.
Hapoel led for the majority of the game, sealing the win in the final quarter. With the guests holding a slim 60:59 lead, Hapoel embarked on a 7:0 run, stretching their advantage to 66:59. The closest Oostende came was at 67:64, but Hapoel surged ahead to 75:64, securing the win.
Justin Smith delivered an outstanding performance with 28 points and eight rebounds, while C.J. Harris contributed 16, and Deondre Burns added 10 points. On the opposing side, Damien Jefferson scored 23 points, and Khalil Ahmad and Pierre-Antoine Gillet each contributed 13 points.