Neptunas Klaipeda secured a 94-98 win over Veolia Towers Hamburg on Wednesday night, improving to 6-7 in Group A and taking a vital step in the race for a top-six finish. Rihards Lomazs was the driving force for the Lithuanian side, posting a career-high 33 points and 6 assists for a game-best 36 PIR. 

Neptunas prevailed in Hamburg behind red-hot Rihards Lomazs

Neptunas Klaipeda secured a 94-98 win over Veolia Towers Hamburg on Wednesday night, improving to 6-7 in Group A and taking a vital step in the race for a top-six finish.

Coming off two straight losses, the Lithuanian side knew a win was essential to keep its playoff hopes alive and stayed composed in a back-and-forth game before delivering late in the final quarter.

Rihards Lomazs was the driving force for the Lithuanian side, posting a career-high 33 points and 6 assists for a game-best 36 PIR. Held to just 8 points at halftime, he caught fire after the break and carried the offense when it mattered most.

‘‘For sure, those stops we got in the end, it was crucial. And we kind of stuck together the whole game,’’ said the Latvian guard. ‘‘I try to do whatever the defense gives and sometimes it was a pull-up, sometimes it was a drive, sometimes a three-pointer, so basketball is a game of reads and yeah, probably I did the right reads today… If you want to compete in the playoffs, you have to win on the road.’’

Neptunas stayed level in a fast-paced game, with both teams trading baskets in a balanced first half. The visitors' ability to limit their turnovers proved decisive, and a crucial turnover from Hamburg with 18 seconds remaining allowed Neptunas to pull ahead and close out the win.

Bench production proved to be another key factor for Neptunas. Zane Waterman gave the visitors a lift in the second quarter and finished with 15 points, while Harrison Cleary delivered in the final period, knocking down key three-pointers on his way to 16 points. Arnas Velicka also provided multiple scoring options, adding another layer to Neptunas’ offense.

‘‘Overall, I don’t think that today was a bad energy and bad mindset,’’ said coach Gediminas Petrauskas after the game. ‘‘Our problem was shooting. We created shots, we missed, even the layups. I felt that our team is a little bit nervous, we feel the pressure, we must win, we need to win, and it felt a little bit on our shoulders.’’

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Hamburg, chasing its first win of the season, came close behind a red-hot Ross Williams, who carried the offense and kept his team in the game. The American guard posted a career-high 32 points and 5 rebounds for a PIR of 34. He made 5 three-pointers and was 8-of-8 in the paint.

Zacharie Perrin also contributed heavily, especially in the second half, finishing with 16 points and making his presence felt in the paint.

Next up, Neptunas will look to carry the momentum back home as it faces Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, while Hamburg will continue its search for a first win of the season on the road at U-BT Cluj-Napoca.

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The Latvian sharpshooter shined bright with a career-high 33 points

Veolia Towers Hamburg v Neptunas Klaipeda (2026-01-07T18:45:00.000Z)

 Chemnitz grabbed its fourth consecutive victory by topping London 70-78 at the Copper Box and 25-year-old forward Kostja Mushidi had a career-best performance against the London Lions 


Mushidi leads Chemnitz to victory in London

It wasn't pretty, but Chemnitz NINERS got the job done in Round 13. Chemnitz grabbed its fourth consecutive victory by topping London 70-78 at the Copper Box. All of a sudden, Coach [Rodrigo Pastore](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/niners-chemnitz/nin/pastore-rodrigo)'s team has a winning record, 7-6, and a two-victory gap over the Lions and ratiopharm ulm, who are both below the playoffs cut with 5-8 records.

It was a hard-fought battle in which Chemnitz limited its mistakes down the stretch and found a go-to guy in [Corey Davis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/corey-davis-jr-/013890/) in the final minutes. Davis buried a critical three-pointer and added a driving basket that sealed the outcome, 70-76, with over a minute left. Both teams finished the game with 18 turnovers and neither of them shot the ball well from beyond the arc: the hosts made 8 of 26 three-pointers (30.6% 3FG) and Chemnitz buried 9 of 29 shots from downtown (31.0% 3FG).

Chemnitz missed center [Amadou Sow](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/amadou-sow/012598/) for the first time this season and it was a significant absence, as Sow had been playing great recently, averaging 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds for a PIR of 18.4 in the last five games. As always, injuries sometimes give opportunities to other players and [Kostja Mushidi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kostja-mushidi/006634/) made the most of it.

Mushidi entered the game averaging 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds for a PIR of 3.0 in 11 games. He played a near-perfect first half, striking twice from beyond the arc and making 5 of 6 shots for 12 points and a PIR of 13 before the break. Mushidi ended up setting career-highs in points (22), assists (5), steals (3) and PIR (26). Chemnitz needed a second scorer to work alongside the ever-reliable [Kevin Yebo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kevin-yebo/013368/) and Mushidi became his team's X-factor. 

Yebo also delivered again, finishing the game with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for a PIR of 21.

After the game, Coach Pastore revealed how he got Mushidi back on track: "Kostja has something to prove. He is not wasting this opportunity that he has been given We are tough and demanding on him. We have high expectations on him and he is not shying away from it. I am very proud of him," he said. 

"We Had a video session with him yesterday and were a little bit tough. We were not happy with his performance in the last game and he answered like good players do, with actions. A very good game from him today."

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"\[I was focused on\] playing team basketball, doing the right plays, trusting my teammates and just believing in myself. All the hard work I put in it showed today," Mushidi said after the game. "We got great character in our group. All the best to Amadou Sow, we missed him today, but we have character. It was a character win. I'm proud of the guys."

"This is a very resilient group with all the difficulties that we have. We are still here standing four out of four in the second round \[second half of the regular season\]. I am very proud of these guys," Coach Pastore said after the game. "In the end, we made the plays we needed to make."

The 25-year-old forward had a career-best performance against the London Lions 


London Lions v NINERS Chemnitz (2026-01-07T19:30:00.000Z)

Umana Reyer Venice once again defended its home court in grabbing a crucial victory over U-BT Cluj-Napoca in the fight for the playoffs, thanks to Stefan Nikolic’s career night. 
Nikolic poured in a personal-best 23 points to lead a Reyer team that slowed down the BKT EuroCup’s number one offense with a 90-83 win for a three-game winning streak and the head-to-head tiebreaker over Cluj. 


Stefan Nikolic's career night, defense carries Reyer past Cluj 

Umana Reyer Venice once again defended its home court in grabbing a crucial victory over U-BT Cluj-Napoca in the fight for the playoffs, thanks to Stefan Nikolic’s career night.

Nikolic poured in a personal-best 23 points to lead a Reyer team that slowed down the BKT EuroCup’s number one offense with a 90-83 win for a three-game winning streak and the head-to-head tiebreaker over Cluj.

Cluj won the first game against Reyer at home 103-102, but Reyerin ahead in the standings as both sides have 7-6 records in Group A. Reyer remained a powerhouse at home with a 5-1 record at the Palasport Taliercio.

“I cannot be more happy. I give credit to everyone on the roster for what they did tonight, playing good defense. At the end of the game, we made so many mistakes and they scored more than in the first three quarters. But this is the best offensive team in the EuroCup and it’s not easy to keep them under 80 points,” Reyer coach Neven Spahija said afterwards.

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Reyer’s defense stood strong for 30 minutes, giving up only 52 points and Cluj’s lowest scoring game this season in the EuroCup was 72 points in Round 10 at Bahcesehir College Istanbul.

The man of the hour was Nikolic, who had another big game as Reyer looked for other offensive weapons to make up for the absences of Jordan Parks and Ky Bowman, who are the third and fourth top scorers for the team.

“I feel great. This was an amazing win. We needed this one so much to feel the confidence again in the EuroCup,” said Nikolic, who had scored 14 points in Round 12 to set a career-high.

The 28-year-old also joked afterwards about being thrust into the spotlight, saying: “I understand how Kyle Wiltjer feels now. It’s hard to score this much and I respect his job even more now.”

RJ Cole added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Chris Horton chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks in the win.

Reyer took a 10-point lead early in the second quarter and led 41-34 at the break. Cluj was only down 48-44 when the hosts went on a 13-5 surge to establish a 12-point cushion.

Reyer looked in control and held a 15-point cushion (80-65) with 3:31 minutes to go. Cluj’s offensive firepower flashed one last time and got the deficit to 81-74 when Alessandro Lever drained a three-pointer with 76 seconds to make it a 10-point lead.

Cluj could only trim it to 5 points in the waning seconds as Reyer held on.

“It was tough until the end. We had to stay calm. They were so aggressive but we managed the game in the end,” added Nikolic.

Cluj came into the game with a six-game winning streak, including the last two in the EuroCup. But Mihai Silvasan’s team shot only 46 percent on two-pointers and only could force Reyer into 10 turnovers.

Trey Woodbury and Mitch Creek both scored 18 points and Dusan Miletic tallied 16 points with 9 rebounds, while the league’s leading scorer Fatts Russell was held to just 9 points - 13.1 below his average.

“Our mindset needs to be different. We didn’t start the game with the right mindset. We weren’t ready to give everything we had in order to win this game,” Silvasan said.

“We had good moments in some parts, but we didn’t have the mindset we wanted to have - and that is a champion’s mindset. We didn’t have that. It’s not about how good or bad you are a night regarding shooting, it’s about what you do from the effort point of view. And we didn’t have that at our maximum tonight.”

Nikolic poured in a career high 23 points to help Reyer win its third straight game

Umana Reyer Venice v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2026-01-07T19:00:00.000Z)

Almost 100 days had passed since Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens celebrated its first and only BKT EuroCup win of the season. On Wednesday night, it defeated Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 97-85 to give its fans some joy.

Joe Thomasson provides the spark as Panionios stuns Buducnost

Almost 100 days had passed since [Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens/nio/) celebrated its first and only BKT EuroCup win of the season. Heading into Wednesday's clash against a strong [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/bud/) side, Panionios had 23 losses in 24 games across all competitions, including 11 consecutive defeats in Europe.

Nenad Markovic had shortly arrived to become the team’s fifth coach of the season in a desperate pursuit of the new-coach bounce. His appointment was followed by the arrival of experienced guard [Joe Thomasson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/joe-thomasson/012095/), who inspired Panionios’s best performance this term.

The Greek side pulled off an upset against a Buducnost team that came into the game as the competition’s fourth-best defense with an average of 78.6 points conceded per game. Not only did Panionios reach its average of 75 points scored per game with 9 minutes left on the clock, but Markovic’s side exploded to a season-high point tally in a 97-85 triumph at home.

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens-Buducnost VOLI Podgorica | Round 13 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

“We played against one of the contenders for the EuroCup,” Markovic said in the post-game press conference. “They show every year great performance in the ABA League and EuroCup. It wasn’t easy for the guys, because third coach, third philosophy, everything changed. But they responded fantastic, they brought great energy, they stayed together.”

The hosts bettered all their scoring averages by going 20-for-32 (62.5% 2FG) from inside the arc, 14-for-27 (51.9% 3FG) from deep and 15-for-17 (88.2%) from the free-throw line. They also dished as many as 25 assists and outrebounded Buducnost 31-30.

“I think that this victory is important to make them understand what they need to do as a team to win the games. And we showed it today,” Markovic added. “We played much better defense, we fought, we stayed together in the difficult moments, we controlled the rebounds. Many players made contributions and I think that’s the way for us.”

The team’s confidence on the court was embodied by Thomasson, who hit the ground running at Panionios. Introduced in the starting five by Markovic, the 32-year-old guard embraced the role of the leader from the off.

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He helped his team dictate the tempo on offense and hustled from start to finish on defense, pulling off a complete display. In fact, Thomasson ended the game on 16 points, having gone 4-for-6 on field goals and 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. He also bagged 6 assists and 4 rebounds, as well as 1 steal and a block.

“Thomasson is a player who played in winning situations before in Gran Canaria, in Tofas, in Manresa,” Markovic noted. “And he has this mentality to put these guys together and make them understand that he came here to win, not to lose. I think it’s good that a player with his experience and his impact can help other players too.”

Panionios's performance against Buducnost could serve as the turning point for a team that were desperate for a spark, which has been provided by Markovic and Thomasson.

Following such a boost in morale, they will look to build some momentum and find the consistency that will allow them to end the season on a positive note by bouncing back from adversity in this final stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.

The veteran guard stood out with a complete performance on his debut for the Greek side

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2026-01-07T17:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem extended its winning streak to 10 games with a historic 115-72 victory over Slask Wroclaw, setting new club records for points, margin of victory, and first-half scoring. Austin Wiley starred with a career-high double-double.

Jerusalem Breaks Multiple Records in 115-72 Rout of Slask Wroclaw 

“I feel great,” said Austin Wiley, moments after he helped his Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem team break multiple club records and extend its winning streak to 10 games, defeating Slask Wroclaw 72-115.

The visitors arrived at Hala Orbita on a mission, controlling the pace from opening tip and finishing the opening half with 64 points, besting the previous club record of 61 for a EuroCup game. Despite the efforts of Ainars Bagatskis’s men, Jerusalem could not be slowed down and at the final buzzer, had passed its single-game total point record of 112, which stood for 18 years. To top off the monumental performance, Yonatan Alon’s team also recorded the largest margin of victory in club history.

The emphatic result punctuates a dominant run for the club, which improved its winning streak to 10 consecutive games, climbing to 11-2 for the campaign. There was not a facet of the game in which the road team did not overwhelm its Polish counterparts. Jerusalem outrebounded Slask by 13 boards, logged 15 more team assists and kept its turnovers in single digits. It shot the lights out, too, making 16 of 29 efforts from beyond the arc.

Wiley shone with a truly impressive double-double, recording a career-high 18 points and 12 boards in less than 15 minutes on the floor. Cassius Winston led the way in scoring, finishing the game with 22 of his own.  Jared Harper scored steadily to earn 17 points and 8 assists. Justin Smith, Anthony Lamb and Isaiah Mobley also finished the game in double digits, with Lamb coralling 12 rebounds.

“It was a great team effort, a great win, everybody contributed,” said Wiley. “I am most proud that we held each other accountable throughout the game, even when we went up big, we kept the intensity and held each other accountable.”

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For Coach Bagatskis and his team, the result is a major blow to their playoff hopes, as it slid to 4-9 for the season. He hopes that this demoralizing defeat will result in a lesson learned.

“In the second half, we let them do whatever they want,” said Bagatskis. “We did not use the fouls, did not use our bodies. I hope we take this game as a lesson for the next games. The basketball starts with the mindset you put in your head. You have to play physical, aggressive, even dirty if you want to compete with these guys.”

Slask will meet Umana Reyer Venice next Wednesday, as it hopes to bounce back from the crushing loss. On that same night, the seemingly unstoppable Jerusalem faces a tough test against Aris Thessaloniki Betsson.

Austin Wiley’s career night headlines a dominant team effort as Jerusalem sets new marks for points, margin, and first-half scoring

Jerusalem shatters records in historic 115-72 win over Slask 

Slask Wroclaw v Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (2026-01-07T18:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse dominated the paint and rebounding battle to beat Lietkabelis Panevezys 73–86, strengthening its grip on Group B. Kokila and Agee led the way with 37 combined points.

Bourg’s Inside Game Secures Key EuroCup Win in Panevezys

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse executed its game plan to perfection, using size and physicality to beat Lietkabelis Panevezys 73–86 at Kalnapilio Arena on Wednesday. The win lifted Bourg to 11–2 in Group B and by the end of the evening, it also meant that Bourg became the first team to clinch a spot in the postseason. Bourg now has a two-game cushion over second-place Besiktas GAIN Istanbul - and a six-win lead over seventh-place London Lions - with five games left in the round-robin phase.

From the start, Bourg imposed its will in the paint. A 0–10 run capped by 6 points from Kevin Kokila gave the visitors a 12–22 lead they never relinquished. Kokila was unstoppable early, scoring 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and grabbing 4 rebounds by halftime.

“Physicality was the key,” Kokila said. “It is important to start the new year with a win in the EuroCup. We have to continue because the season is long.”

TaJuan Agee provided a big boost off the bench, playing both center and power forward. At the break, he had 7 points and 3 rebounds, and he kept delivering after halftime. Agee finished with 19 points, Kokila added 18, and together they combined to make 12-of-17 two-pointers and 13-of-14 free throws.

Lietkabelis fought back to within 58–60 early in the fourth quarter, but Bourg found its X-factor: Assemian Moulare, scoreless until then, erupted for 9 points in the final 6 minutes as Bourg built a decisive 66–81 margin. Bourg also caught fire from deep, hitting 4-of-8 triples in the fourth after going 2-of-16 through three quarters.

Coach Frederic Fauthoux praised his team’s execution: “It was a very good victory, because it’s never easy to win here. We played to our strengths, with great energy and intensity. We played very good defense tonight, and a lot of times we secured our rebounds, and that was the key.”

Kevin Kokila and Tajuan Agee led Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse to a 73-86 road win over Lietkabelis Panevezys

Agee, Kokila shine in Panavezys

Rebounding was indeed crucial. Lietkabelis had dominated the boards in its last two EuroCup games, but Bourg matched its physicality, grabbing 35 rebounds and winning key stretches, outrebounding Lietkabelis 4-8 in the first quarter and 7-11 in the fourth. Bourg also excelled in efficiency: 23-of-37 two-pointers (62.2%), 22-of-24 free throws (91.7%), 18 assists, and just 6 turnovers. Darius McGhee scored only the first basket of the game, but contributed 4 rebounds and 5 assists with zero turnovers.

Despite 15 offensive rebounds, Lietkabelis struggled inside, making just 16-of-42 two-pointers (38.1%). Bourg now turns its attention to a pivotal showdown against Besiktas on January 14.

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Kokila and Agee combine for 37 points as Bourg executes game plan to perfection

Bourg dominates inside to outlast Lietkabelis, clinches postseason berth

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Turk Telekom Ankara beat Dolomiti Energia Trento 92–86 to end a two-game skid and strengthen its EuroCup Group B position. Kris Bankston scored 14 points as six players hit double figures.

Turk Telekom Snaps Losing Streak with 92–86 Win Over Trento

Turk Telekom Ankara snapped its two-game skid with a hard-fought 92–86 victory over Dolomiti Energia Trento on Wednesday night at Ankara Spor Salonu, strengthening its bid for a top-two finish in Group B.

“Defense is the biggest thing that we have to do every night,” said Kris Bankston, who led the hosts with 14 points. “The atmosphere was great tonight.”

The win lifted Turk Telekom to 8–5, while Trento fell to 7–6 after its four-game winning run came to an end. Despite shooting better from all ranges — 52.6% to 46.3% on two-pointers, 47.6% to 37.5% from deep, and 84.2% to 81.8% at the line — Trento was undone by 22 turnovers and 14 offensive rebounds allowed. Those extra chances turned into 18 second-chance points for the home side.

Kyle Alexander added 13 points and Jordan Usher 12 for the winners.

Dogus Ozdemiroglu set the tone early, scoring 10 points without a miss in the opening 7 minutes to give Turk Telekom a 27-22 edge after one quarter. Despite Trento’s superior shooting, Turk Telekom was ahead 47-43 at the break.

The decisive stretch came in the third quarter. Bankston’s energy inside sparked Turk Telekom before Uros Trifunovic caught fire with 10 points in the period, including a three-pointer that made it 69–57 — the first double-digit margin of the night.

Trento rallied behind Khalif Battle early in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 69–64, but he had little help as no other Trento player scored during that stretch and Turk Telekom rebuilt control. Matas Jogela’s late shooting flurry narrowed the gap, yet the hosts sealed the win from the line.

While pleased with the result, Turk Telekom coach Erdem Can, was not a happy man after the game ended: “We played terrible basketball today, especially defensively. It’s unacceptable… Closing the game in the final minutes, I cannot describe. It’s a disaster. We need to get better.”

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Trento stayed close thanks to Matas Jogela and Peyton Aldridge, who scored 16 points apiece. Aldridge buried 4 of 6 triples, while Jogela knocked down 4 late threes to keep his team alive.

“We were there,” said Trento coach Massimo Cancellieri. “We played in Ankara and lost by 6. We tried to the end and never gave up. We have to be proud of what we did.”

Trento will seek to regroup at home in Round 14 next week against Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens, while Turk Telekom will welcome the London Lions to the Turkish capital.

Six players hit double figures as Turk Telekom capitalizes on turnovers and offensive boards to secure a crucial win

Balanced attack and hustle lift Turk Telekom past Trento

Turk Telekom Ankara v Dolomiti Energia Trento (2026-01-07T16:00:00.000Z)

BAXI Manresa defeated Aris Thessaloniki 113-99 in a EuroCup showdown, fueled by a record-breaking 63-point first half. Retin Obasohan scored 18 points as Manresa improved to 7-6.

Manresa Makes History in 113-99 EuroCup Win Over Aris Thessaloniki

BAXI Manresa overcame Aris Thessaloniki Betsson, in a fast-paced 113-99 victory at Pavello Nou Congost. Scoring as a unit, Coach Diego Ocampo’s side made history in the first half and did enough to stave off a late Aris comeback attempt.

The hosts seized the initiative in the opening seconds of a dynamic first quarter. Although Aris’s offense struggled to find rhythm early, it gradually pushed back as the period wore on. A late scoring surge, however, allowed the Manresa to pull clear, ending the opening quarter with a commanding double-digit advantage.

Building on that momentum, Ocampo’s men produced expansive ball movement and outstanding shooting from deep to tighten their grip on the game. They cruised through the remainder of the first half, heading into the break with a 25-point lead. By reaching 63 points at halftime, Manresa shattered its previous EuroCup single-half scoring record by 10. It also stands as the fourth-highest total across all teams in any half this season.

The locals showed no signs of easing off after the interval, maintaining their intensity in the third quarter and spreading the offensive responsibility across the roster to keep Coach Igor Milicic’s side at arm’s length. Aris finally ignited in the fourth quarter, sparked by Amine Noua, and rattled off a 0-9 run that briefly gave them hope. After trailing by as many as 32, Aris battled back to cut the deficit to just 8 in the final period. Manresa, though, responded decisively, restoring control down the stretch and sealing a deserved 14-point victory when the final buzzer sounded.

Retin Obasohan led the way with 18 points from 7-10 shooting, while also dishing out 6 assists. Ferran Bassas, Agustin Ubal and teenager Gerard Fernandez all finished the game with 14 points, while Marcis Steinbergs and Alex Reyes reached 12 apiece.

Though the crucial win moves his team to 7-6 and separates it from Aris, who fell to 6-7, the standings weren’t at the front of Obasohan’s mind.

“Not at all,” said Obasohan. “Our philosophy is that we want to compete and bring our best every single day, show up every day in games, practice, shootaround and recovery. We feel that if you do the right thing every day, the results will show.”

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Manresa certainly did all the right things in the record-breaking first half, moving the ball with fluidity and scoring by committee. A mountain was formed and when asked if his team could climb it, Aris coach Igor Milicic gave an honest answer.

"For pride, we play only for pride,” the coach stated.

His team honored his message in the second half, playing with abundant pride and eventually sparking the respectable comeback attempt down the stretch. Milicic acknowledged that his team had simply fallen too far behind with the substandard first half.

“We didn’t show up with the right mentality. Players have to look at themselves in the mirror and bring in each moment, the best that they have. We didn’t run in the first half, we didn’t box out, we didn’t fight.”

Despite the poor start, Aris will hope to bring the momentum of the fourth quarter into next week's contest against group leader Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem. Manresa, will travel to Bahcesehir College Istanbul in an attempt to climb the table further.

Manresa scores 63 points before halftime — its best-ever EuroCup half — to secure a crucial home win

Record-breaking first half powers Manresa past Aris 

BAXI Manresa v Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (2026-01-06T18:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul prevailed in a tightly contested Group A showdown on Tuesday night, riding a third-quarter comeback to secure a 59-67 win over Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, a result that saw it improve to 9-4 and move into second place in the standings.

Bahcesehir secures road win over Cedevita, rises to second in Group A

[Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) prevailed in a tightly contested Group A showdown on Tuesday night, riding a third-quarter comeback to secure a 59-67 win over [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/lju/), a result that saw it improve to 9-4 and move into second place in the standings.

On a rare off night for star guard [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/), Bahcesehir was able to lean on its depth as it grabbed an impressive road win against a Cedevita side that came into Round 13 in second spot.

"That's a huge win for us, we came together as a team," said [Tyler Cavanaugh](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tyler-cavanaugh/009601/) after the game. "Obviously, Malachi Flynn has carried us all year and tonight, he didn't have his normal night. We picked each other up and and that's what we need to get to where we want to get to."

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana-Bahcesehir College Istanbul | Round 13 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Cavanaugh backed that up as one of Bahcesehir’s key contributors, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds while knocking down three timely triples to keep the offense flowing.

Bahcesehir struggled to find its offensive rhythm in the first half but returned from the locker room with a different edge. Timely three-pointers and a more aggressive defensive approach set the tone after the break, as head coach Marko Barac later pointed to as the key to the win.

"I'm happy for my guys because they found a way to win, they found a way to turn this state of being nervous into very competitive and aggressive defense and we won this one by defense. This is the fact," said Barac. "This is just an away game, important in the EuroCup like every other, but we still have a long way to go, and we need to keep winning."

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[Matt Mitchell](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/matthew-mitchell/012622/) was another steady force on offense, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds while stepping up in key stretches. Off the bench, [Ismet Akpinar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ismet-akpinar/004056/) provided a crucial spark, knocking down four three-pointers and accounting for nearly half of Bahcesehir’s nine shots from beyond the arc when it mattered most.

Despite season averages of 90.7 points for Bahcesehir and 88.4 for Cedevita, the game unfolded as a lower-scoring affair, with neither team able to find its usual shooting rhythm.

For Cedevita, only two players reached double figures. [Umoja Gibson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/umoja-gibson/013855/) led the way with 25 points, keeping the offense alive, while [Aleksej Nikolic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksej-nikolic/003703/) added 16. With limited contributions from the frontcourt, the home side couldn’t stop Bahcesehir from pulling away down the stretch.

"I'm happy with the defense, but offense tonight, especially second, all game we haa hugege problem… Our big guys just disappeared," said coach Zvezdan Mitrovic after the game, reflecting on his team’s struggles.

In the next round, Bahcesehir will look to hold onto second place as it hosts BAXI Manresa, while Cedevita heads on the road to face Neptunas Klaipeda.

Tyler Cavanaugh contributed 12 points, helping fuel his team’s second-half performance

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana v Bahcesehir College Istanbul (2026-01-06T18:00:00.000Z)