Game Center: Cedevita gains first win, Reyer stays hot

Promitheas Patras 67-77 London Lions

London captured its third straight win by defeating Promitheas 67-77 on Tuesday at Dimitris Tofalos Arena. In a game that featured seven lead changes in the fourth quarter alone, London used a 0-9 fourth-quarter run to pull away for good and improve to 4-3 on the season. The result dropped Promitheas to the same record. Sam Dekker scored a career-high 20 points to lead the Londoners. Arnoldas Kulboka tallied 18 for Promitheas, which was without the EuroCup’s leading scorer, Joe Young, due to injury. It was also the debut on the bench for Promitheas head coach Giannis Christopoulos, who was ejected in the fourth quarter.

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse 92-85 Prometey Slobozhanske

Bourg extended its advantage at the top of Group A after beating Prometey Slobozhanske in overtime at Ekinox. The hosts now have a record of 6-1 on the season, Prometey finds itself 3-4. James Palmer was the main man in Bourg's 92-85 victory, finishing with game-highs of 23 points and 9 rebounds. Frantz Massenat and youngster Hugo Benitez also aided Bourg's efforts with 17 and 16 points, respectively. Prometey had five players record a double-digit number of points, with Issuf Sanon leading the way with 18.

Umana Reyer Venice 78-65 Frutti Extra Bursaspor

Reyer prevailed in a battle of direct rivals, comfortably downing Bursaspor 78-65. Reyer improved to 5-2 with its fifth straight victory, while Bursaspor is now 4-3. Reyer was in front nearly all the first half, leading by as many as 9 points and ahead 34-31 at the break. The host continued to dominate and went ahead by double digits, 53-42, midway through the third. Reyer’s lead continued to grow, and there was no way back for Bursaspor. Derek Willis was the inspiration with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Onuralp Bitim was outstanding for Bursaspor with 24 points.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana 108-78 ratiopharm Ulm

Cedevita grabbed its first win of the season by beating visiting Ulm 108-78 at Stozice Arena. The home team displayed an impressive offensive performance all game long, earning a 28-21 edge after 10 minutes and increasing it step by step to a game-high 101-69 in the last period. The winners improved their record to 1-6, while the visitors dropped to 3-4. Cedevita had seven scorers in double-figures with Amar Alibegovic leading the way with 18 points. Thomas Klepeisz was Ulm’s top scorer with 16 points on 4-of-7 in three-point shooting.