Buducnost – Ulm ๐
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Paris keeps the momentum going: Joventut defeated for the 15th win
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Paris avoided a suspenseful finish and outplayed Joventut by 89:82 in the EuroCup, in the 16th round game.
The first quarter was marked by Paris’ dominance, signaling that this could be another easily overcome obstacle. With efficient play both offensively and defensively, they built a comfortable lead of nine points, providing a good cushion for the continuation.
However, their offense quieted down, and Joventut rose, quickly complicating the game by halftime. As time passed, the Spanish team became increasingly competitive, eventually leveling the score by the end of the third quarter, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
Joventut quickly took the lead, making it clear that Paris was in trouble. However, Nadir Hifi had a different perspective. The brilliant guard of the French team took responsibility in the closing moments of the game, using individual solutions to overcome the persistent Joventut.
Thus, Tuomas Iisalo’s team continued their dominance in European competition, having suffered only one loss so far.
Top scorers for the winners were Hifi with 17, along with Collin Malcolm and Tyson Ward, each contributing 15 points, while Andres Feliz led the defeated team with 20 points.
Cluj secured a win against Trento by 88:83 after many ups and downs throughout the entire game.
Already in the second quarter, they held a double-digit lead, but the Italian team took the lead, only for Cluj to regain an 11-point advantage in the third quarter. Trento attempted to close the gap, coming within two possessions, but ultimately fell short in the last quarter when Cluj led by as much as 17 points at one point.
The Romanian team was led to triumph by Andrija Stipanovic with 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists, showcasing excellent shooting from the field (8/11). Karel Guzman also contributed an identical number of points, while Kamar Baldwin led Trento with 21 points.
Buducnost – Ulm ๐
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Ulm defeated Buducnost by 84:80 on the road, securing their 9th win with 7 losses.
The German team was led to victory by LJ Figueroa with 24 points, while Karim Jallow contributed 12. Yogi Ferrell was the top scorer for Buducnost with 15 points.