FIBA Champions League

“Sweet” defeat for PAOK against Galatasaray and home advantage in the BCL Play-Ins against Tofas

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2 years ago

December 20, 2023

Jayden

“Sweet” defeat for PAOK against Galatasaray and home advantage in the BCL Play-Ins against Tofas

PAOK lost to Galatasaray 85:79, but finished second in their group in the BCL and will play with home advantage against Tofas for qualification for the “16” of the BCL.

PAOK had Galatasaray’s home advantage as they qualified second in the BCL Play-Ins despite losing 85-79 to the Turks. There they meet Tofas with home advantage against the background of qualifying for the “16” of the competition.

The Black and Whites came back from -17 and had the mental reserves to get back into the game and secure second place.

Great game from key player Kendall Smith with 16 points (3/7 three-pointers), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Important contribution from Justin Alston with 14 points.

The race

PAOK didn’t start the game well and looked problematic defensively, which allowed Galatasaray to end the first period at +8, with the protagonist Gemboa appearing unstoppable. Things improved in the second quarter with Fotis Takianou’s players getting big shots from Kendall Smith and Nikos Tsiakmas. The defense became a little stronger, but the Black and Whites were -5 at the break and everything remained open for 2nd place (44-49).

In the second half, the Turkish team continued at the same pace without PAOK having an answer. Galata overcame double-digit differences and put the black and whites under a lot of pressure. Takianos’ team finished the third quarter at -12 and chased home advantage from an unfavorable position in the play-ins. Despite being -17, the Black and Whites had the mental reserves to come back and reduce the deficit back to single digits, dropping them firmly into second place. PAOK kept their composure and took second place despite an 85:79 defeat.

THE REFEREES: Conte, Gedvilas, Matejek

THE DECADES: 22-30, 44-49, 64-76, 79-85

PAOK (Takianos): Alston 14 (1/3 3-pointers), Beliauskas 1, Fridriksson 9, Margaritis 3, Smith 16 (6 rebounds, 4 assists), Arsenopoulos, Gilmore 3, Harrison 4 (3 assists), Schizas 8 (2 /2 threes), Sotiriou, Tsairelis 12 (4 assists), Tsiakmas 9

GALATASARAI (Mitrovic): Bost 8 (5 assists), Koksal 6, McCormack 10 (7 rebounds), Prepelic 8 (10 assists), Walden 2, Gegik, Halilovic 17 (6 rebounds), Kampaja 17 (6 rebounds), Radenbo 6, Tuncher, Vatan, Jemboa 26 (7 rebounds).

PAOK’s team statistics: 11/26 2-pointers, 14/26 3-pointers, 15/24 shots, 27 rebounds, 19 assists, 11 turnovers, 8 steals, 1 block

Galatasaray team statistics: 12/24 2-pointers, 14/34 3-pointers, 19/25 shots, 35 rebounds, 27 assists, 12 turnovers, 10 steals

Source: sport 24

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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: