FIBA Champions League

Bad night for PAOK in Vilnius, who didn’t decide on their future in the Basketball Champions League

Published

3 years ago

January 3, 2023

Jayden

Bad night for PAOK in Vilnius, who didn’t decide on their future in the Basketball Champions League

The absence of Nate Renfro and Kamberidis – Slaftsakis left PAOK with a small rotation for Ritas to seize the opportunity and crush Thessaloniki (85-62) 1-0 in the Basketball Champions League play-in.

The trip to Vilnius wasn’t easy, but at best PAOK will have to return to the Lithuanian capital to play their rest in two weeks. The Thessalonians were defeated at the house of Rita (85-62) and are now invited to play the second game of the series in Palataki to “get out” of the play-in and participate in the TOP-16 of the Basketball Champions League with the four groups of four teams each.

Marcus Foster and Margiris Normantas created excellent scoring chances, Ritas hit the racquet easily and got a lot off the bench, while Dikefalos couldn’t find ways to compensate for the absence of mainly Nate Renfro and then Kamberidis-Slaftsakis. Apart from Jalen Riley, no one was in tolerable shape on a night where the home side dominated against an opponent who had more quality than they showed.

PAOK’s start to the game wasn’t ideal, especially in terms of defensive returns, but steals and Riley kept Dikefalos close late in the third (23-16) before a quick 2-7 early in the second put pressure on the hosts . Rita’s timeout led to her own breakout and a personal 13-2 for 38-25 in 17 minutes, with the Lithuanians on 26 rebounds and the Thessalonians on 12 at halftime, but also on just five assists.

The difference was too big to be made up, PAOK tried early in the second half but were ineffective from the three (57:40 in the 27th minute) and failed to claim even the slightest of being competitive. With the crowd on her side, Ritas maintained high levels of energy in defense and attack, enjoying the 1-0 lead that gives her two chances for the result that continues on her European course.

THE REFEREES: Zurapovic, Horozov, Mategek

THE DECADES: 23-16, 46-32, 65-44, 85-62

RITA VILNIUS (Zibenas): Ehontas 11 (5/5 doubles, 1/2 shots, 5 rebounds, 3 assists), Lekounas 5 (1), Masioulis, Uletskas 3 (1), Varadi 11 (4/8 doubles, 1/3 trebles , 5 rebounds, 2 assists), Foster 14 (5/10 2-pointers, 1/4 3-pointers, 1/1 shot, 4 rebounds, 5 assists), Fredrickson 10 (1 3-pointer , 5 assists), Kairis 5, Normandas 14 (2), Radjevicius 4, Williams 8 (4/4 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals)

PAOK (Lykogiannis): Hunts 11 (5/8 twos, 4 rebounds), Kalliontzis, Poli 8 (1 threes, 5 rebounds), Seibert 5 (1/5 threes), Tsiakmas 4, Christidis 2, Franke 6 (2/12 shots ), Margaritis 5 (1), Riley 17 (2/2 2-pointers, 2/6 3-pointers, 7/7 shots, 4 assists, 5 turnovers), Saloustros 4

Rita Vilnius team stats: 26/41 2-pointers, 7/20 3-pointers, 12/14 shots, 49 rebounds (34 defensive – 15 offensive), 20 assists, 4 steals, 6 blocks, 18 fouls

PAOK team stats: 17/35 2-pointers, 5/29 3-pointers, 13/16 shots, 29 rebounds (15 defensive – 14 offensive), 10 assists, 14 steals, 12 fouls

The next game between the two teams: Ritas and PAOK meet in Palataki (11/1) for the second game of the series. If a third is needed, it will take place on 17.1. held in Vilnius.

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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FIBA Champions League

In the past, Fraser of Prometheus asked to leave for personal reasons

Published

2 years ago

December 23, 2023

Jayden

In the past, Fraser of Prometheus asked to leave for personal reasons

A blow for Prometheus, because before two weeks had passed since the agreement with Tim Fraser, he had to terminate the contract of the American, who wanted to leave due to a family problem.

Tim Frazier’s second stint in the Stoiximan Basket League was short-lived after Prometheus announced the termination of his contract just 12 days after his acquisition.

As Patrini revealed, the American asked to leave for personal reasons, with Prometheus respecting his wishes.

Frazier managed to play in just one game with the Patriots – in the 68-71 loss to Dijon in the Basketball Champions League, where he had 8 points and 4 assists – with the only positive for Prometheus being no foreigner Stoiximan Basket League was substituted in the Basketball Champions League because he had not included him in his Greek squad.

The announcement in detail:

“KAE Prometheus Patras announces the amicable solution to its collaboration with Tim Frazier, respecting the exceptional family problem that has arisen for the American athlete. We thank him for his offer and wish him all the best for his career.”

Source: sport 24

Jayden

FIBA Champions League

Then they plunge into the battle of the BCL Play-In, PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus

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2 years ago

December 22, 2023

Jayden

Then they plunge into the battle of the BCL Play-In, PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus

PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus have secured their tickets for the BCL Play-Ins and the schedule of games for the three Greek teams has been announced.

Greece continues to have a strong presence in the Basketball Champions League, with AEK Betsson heading straight to the round of 16 and PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus vying for a place in the next stage via the play-ins.

The exact dates and times of the games of the three Greek teams in the play-ins of the event have been announced by the BCL, with the team that will be selected first in time in the qualifying battle being that of Thessaloniki.

PAOK’s schedule in detail:

1.2., 7:30 p.m., PAOK – Tofas Game 1
September 1st, 7:00 p.m. Tofas – PAOK Game 2
16/1, 19:30 PAOK – Tofas Game 3 (if necessary)

The bwin Pigeon program in detail:

3/1, 7:30 p.m. Ritas – Peristeri bwin Game 1
10/1, 7:30 p.m. Peristeri bwin – Rita’s game2
January 17th, 7:30 p.m. Ritas – Pigeon bwin Game 3 (if required)

The Prometheus program in detail:

March 1st, 9:30 p.m. Le Mans – Prometheus Game 1
9/1, 8:30 p.m. Prometheus – La Man Game 2
January 16, 9:30 p.m. Le Mans – Prometheus Game 3 (if necessary)

Source: sport 24

Jayden

FIBA Champions League

The eight teams that secured a place in the round of 16 and the pairs of the BCL Play-Ins

Published

2 years ago

December 20, 2023

Jayden

The eight teams that secured a place in the round of 16 and the pairs of the BCL Play-Ins

The group stage of the Basketball Champions League has concluded and the mystery of the teams that will take part in the competition in 2024 has been solved. Read the play-in pairings in detail and of course the teams in first place have already secured their place in the round of 16.

Finale has entered the group stage of the Basketball Champions League and now the situation is clear as to which teams will continue their course in the competition in the new year.

AEK Betsson qualified directly for the round of 16 despite the defeat against Ludwigsburg, while PAOK (defeated against Galatasaray but with home advantage), Peristeri bwin (home disadvantage) and Prometheus (home disadvantage) continue in the play-ins.

Union are placed in Group L of the Round of 16 along with Murcia and the winners of Le Mans/Prometheus and Hapoel Holon/Oostende will complete the group.

If PAOK overtakes Tofas, they will move into Group I along with Malaga, Strabur and the winner of Sole/Sasari, while if Peristeri bwin qualifies via Rita, they will move into Group I along with Tenerife, Hapoel Jerusalem and the winner of Karsijaka/Breogan Enter Group K.

Specifically, the first eight that are already in the “16” phase: