FIBA Champions League

An emotional triumph for PAOK, who beat Hapoel in a match thriller

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2 years ago

November 15, 2023

Jayden

An emotional triumph for PAOK, who beat Hapoel in a match thriller

Big win for PAOK against Hapoel Jerusalem, with the Black and Whites winning 79-77 and overtaking the Israelis at the top of Group G of the BCL.

A great result for PAOK against Hapoel Jerusalem. Fotis Takianou’s team won 79-77 in a match thriller and pushed Djikic’s team into first place in Group G of the BCL.

The Black and Whites started excellently, had good intervals, even developed double-digit differences, saw Hapoel come back with an excellent fourth quarter, but had the mental reserves to achieve a very important victory.

Speedy Smith missed Djikic’s team’s final shot and victory ultimately rested in PAOK’s hands.

Kendall Smith led Fotis Takianou’s team offensively with 16 points (6 rebounds), with the Black and White shooting very well from distance and making 10/22 three-pointers.

With 2-1, both teams are now tied at the top of the group.

The race

Hapoel scored the first basket of the game with a three-pointer from Speedy Smith, but PAOK responded with an amazing 11-0 run led by Elvar Fridriksson. The reaction of Djikić’s team was immediate, the guests came back, tied the game and finished the first quarter with +2 (19-17). The momentum was in Hapoel’s hands at the start of the second quarter, but PAOK took it with them towards the end of the break. Fotis Takianou’s players regained the lead and kept it at +4 (39-35) in the locker room until halftime.

PAOK picked up where they left off in the third quarter. The Black and Whites shot exceptionally well from distance with a consistently over 50% shooting rate, built a double-digit lead and clinched the victory by an 11-point margin (63-52) starting in the fourth quarter. Hapoel chipped away at the home team’s lead with a quick 7-0 run at the start of the fourth quarter and approached a difference of four points (63:59 in the 32nd minute). PAOK withstood the pressure, had a clear head and won 79-77 in a match thriller.

THE REFEREES: Kozlovskis, Gilmaz, Pesic

THE DECADES: 17-19, 39-35, 63-52, 79-77

PAOK (Takianos): Gilmore 10 (2/2 three-pointers, 8 rebounds), Margaritis 8 (4 rebounds), Kendall Smith 16 (2/2 three-pointers, 6 rebounds, 3 assists), Tsairelis 3, Alston 11 (3 rebounds), Beliauskas 7 (4 rebounds), Fredrickson 9 (1/5 three-pointers), Harrison 7, Skoulariotis, Sotiriou, Tsiakmas 5 (1).

HAPOEL (Dzikic): Hankins 6 (4 rebounds), Lemar 10 (2/3 3-pointers, 3 rebounds), Randolph 19 (4 rebounds, 6 assists), Smith 9 (4 rebounds, 6 assists), Zusman 6 (4 rebounds ). ), Blazer, Carrington 8 (3 assists), Tchachasvili, Cornelius, Johnson 12 (6 rebounds), Endor 7, Poleg

PAOK’s team statistics: 16/30 2-pointers (53%), 10/22 3-pointers (45%), 17/24 shots (70%), 36 rebounds, 14 assists, 13 turnovers, 5 steals, 3 blocks

Hapoel team statistics: 22/45 2-pointers (48%), 6/17 3-pointers (35%), 15/21 shots (71%), 31 rebounds, 21 assists, 8 turnovers, 11 steals, 4 blocks

The next games of the two teams: On the next matchday, PAOK hosts Benfica (November 29th, 7:30 p.m.), while Hapoel Jerusalem meets Galatasaray in Turkey (November 28th, 7:00 p.m.).

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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FIBA Champions League

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

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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: