The flashy Kulboka led Prometheus to a great victory over Buduchnost with 30 points

Another victory in the EuroCup, the 7th in twelve games, was achieved by Prometheus Patras, who defeated Buduchnost in “Dimitris Tofalos” 81:72, with the hot Arnoldas Kulboka as the absolute protagonist.

The 25-year-old Lithuanian forward recorded 30 points (5/5 2-points, 5/8 three-points, 5/5 shots) as well as 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 26’35”, ending his career-high in the tournament, those were the 19 points he scored against Turk Telecom on November 29, 2022. Offensive solutions were also offered by Nemanja Dangubic and Dustin Hogg with 15 and 13 points respectively.

In a way, in case of a draw with the team from Podgorica, Patrinoi will be on top as they were defeated in the first game between them in overtime (95-89).

The race

Prometheus had in the first period (6/8 two-pointers, 1/3 three-pointers, 5/5 shots) but he couldn’t use this to get a satisfactory difference (20-18, 10′) as he made 5 mistakes in that one Period they gave the guests 7 points.

The home side continued to be extremely effective in the middle and close range (11/16 2-points, 68.8% accuracy) and called into Dustin Hogg’s dressing room with an 8-point lead (41-33, 20′). 12 points (5/5 2-pointers, 2/3 shots).

With Arnoldas Kulboka burning in the third period and scoring 13 points, Prometheus’ lead increased to 15 points (63-48) just before the 30-minute mark. The situation didn’t change in the final half either, when Christopoulos’ team clinched a comfortable win.

THE REFEREES: Ierethuelo, Klivaz, Celik

THE DECADES: 20-18, 41-33, 63-50, 81-72

The next commitments of the two teams: Prometheus travels to Germany on Matchday 13 against Hamburg (31 January, 8.30 p.m.), Buduchnost hosts Kostas Koufous London Lions (1 February, 8 p.m.).