Aris fought back but was defeated by Burg in the fourth quarter

Aris fought, came back from -19, but failed in the fourth quarter and was defeated in France by Bourg 72-65 in Game 7 of the EuroCup.

Great play from Vassilis Toliopoulos (15 points, 3/7 three-pointers), Chris Bankston (15 points, 8 rebounds) and Ronnie Harrell (14 points, 8 rebounds), but their performance was not enough for the team from Thessaloniki.

On the next match day of the tournament, Aris welcomes Ulm (November 22nd, 8:00 p.m.), Burg hosts Turk Telecom (November 21st, 8:30 p.m.).

Kastritis’ team is now 3:4, the French team rose to 5:2.

The race

Aris showed two different faces in the first part of the game in France. In the first quarter, Burg did what she wanted on the field while the Thessaloniki team was just finding its footing. What is significant is the fact that Aris didn’t score in the first five minutes. In the second third, the Kastritis players appeared different and began to take advantage of the difference. Chris Bankston was outstanding once again, helping with both scoring and rebounding. Aris, who missed a three-pointer in the first quarter, found Carr’s first shot and Vassilis Toliopoulos’ second. The Greek guard scored three goals at the end of the half and came within one shot to tie the score (34-37), with the Yellows coming back from -19 (23-4).

The game now had the character of a derby, with Aris taking the lead at the start of the second half (37:39). The game was evenly matched in the third quarter with Vassilis Toliopoulos coming into the game. Burg overtook again and took victory from a strong position in the final section (53:49). A personal series of five points by Risasse brought the French to +11 (65-54) in the fourth quarter and the tide turned in favor of Burg, who secured the victory 72-65 despite Aris’s renewed attempt at an upset.

THE REFEREES: Vikliki, Hadjic, split

THE DECADES: 25-8, 37-34, 53-49, 72-65

BURGH (Fathou): Lewis 7 (8 rebounds), Brown 10 (2/6 3-pointers), Salas 9 (3 rebounds), Hanifi, Kurby 2, Risasse 16 (2/3 3-pointers), Morgan 12 (5 assists ). , 5 steals), Rowland, Omenaka, Mike 14 (5 rebounds), Kokila 2, Julien

MARS (Castritis): Sanogo 6 (5 rebounds), Toliopoulos 15 (3/7 threes), Carr 5, Katsivelis 2, Fillios, Bohorides, Persidis, De Souza 4, Harel 14 (8 rebounds), Kalogiros, Bankston 15 (8 rebounds ), Galinat 4

Burg’s team stats: 17/30 2-pointers (56%), 7/24 3-pointers (29%), 17/26 shots (65%), 37 rebounds, 15 assists, 13 steals, 18 turnovers

Mars Team Stats: 22/38 2-pointers (57%), 5/25 3-pointers (20%), 6/12 shots (50%), 34 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 steals, 18 turnovers

The next games of the two teams: On the next match day, Aris welcomes Ulm (November 22nd, 8:00 p.m.), Burg hosts Turk Telecom (November 21st, 8:30 p.m.).