FIBA Champions League

PAOK had no antidote for Almeida and Carter, who scored 54 of Benfica’s 94 points

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2 years ago

November 1, 2023

Jayden

PAOK had no antidote for Almeida and Carter, who scored 54 of Benfica’s 94 points

After a victorious opening game against Galata, PAOK lost 94-72 to Benfica in Portugal, without Ivan Almeida and Terrell Carter, who scored 28 and 26 points respectively.

PAOK left Portugal empty-handed, defeating Benfica 94-72 in the second group stage of the Basketball Champions League.

Fotis Takianou’s team had a very poor second half, while they had no antidote to Ivan Almeida and Terrell Carter, who scored 54 of their team’s 94 points. The former finished the game with 28 points (2/2 two-pointers, 4/6 three-pointers, 12/12 shots), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, while the latter had 26 points (12/17 two-pointers, 2/1). 3 shots), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 27’36” of participation.

18-10 points from opponents’ mistakes, 22-5 points from surprises, 8-15 points from second chances, 32-24 points from sticks and 41-25 points from substitutes.

The race

PAOK started the game very badly and was already 0:7 behind after just one minute. A little later, at just 2:30, Andrew Harrison was charged with a third personal foul and Niko Tsiakma left his spot on the court. In the fifth minute the score was 9-3, with the visitors having 0/4 and two points and 3/6 shots, while the scoreboard read 17-15 at the end of the period after Northern Bighead increased the tempo in defense and attack had.

With 7/11 two-pointers, 3/5 three-pointers and 3/3 shots in the second period, Fotis Takianos’ team managed to go into the locker room with a slight lead (40-41, 20). ).

Benfica went on an 11-0 run after the break and took a double-digit lead (51:41, 24th). Ivan Almeida even caught fire in the third period and scored 14 of the 28 points for the Portuguese, who had a lead of +8 (68-60) in the 30th minute when Nikos Tsiakma scored from the perimeter shortly before the start of the fourth quarter.

The hosts had psychology on their side as they managed to increase the difference to 13 points (76-63) 6’30” before the final, laying a solid foundation for victory. Over time, the gap grew , with which Thessaloniki ultimately lost 94:72.

THE REFEREES: Prots, Calatrava, Gwetza

THE DECADES: 17-15, 40-41, 68-60, 94-72

BENFICA (Alves): Almeida 28 (4), Douglas 14 (3/7 three-pointers, 6 assists, 3 steals), Dressel 12 (2/3 three-pointers, 4 assists, 5 turnovers), Gomes 5, Relvao, Ramdan 1 (12 rebounds ), Broussard 5 (1/2 three-pointer, 5 rebounds), Carter 26 (4 rebounds), Gameiro 3 (1), Silva (5 rebounds)

PAOK (Takianos): Beliauskas 7, Flaten 6 (1/6 three-pointers), McNeese 6 (6 rebounds), Harrison 7 (1/2 three-pointers, 5 rebounds), Fredrickson 16 (1/5 three-pointers, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 Errors), Margaritis 11 (2), Gilmore 3 (1/3 three-pointers, 5 rebounds), Tsiakmas 6 (2/5 three-pointers, 5 assists), Tsairelis 10, Schizas

Benfica team statistics: 19/33 2-pointers, 11/26 3-pointers, 23/29 shots, 38 rebounds (25 defensive – 13 offensive), 19 assists, 14 turnovers, 6 steals, 6 blocks

PAOK team statistics: 15/35 two-pointers, 8/25 three-pointers, 18/25 shots, 30 rebounds (17 defensive – 13 offensive), 16 assists, 13 fouls, 6 steals, 1 block

The next opponents of the two teams: On matchday 3 of the BCL group stage, PAOK welcomes Hapoel Jerusalem in Palataki (15/11, 7:30 p.m.), while Benfica plays in Turkey against Galatasaray (14/11, 7:00 p.m.).

Source: sport 24

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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

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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: