Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem turned a tense first half into a 105-69 demolition of Manresa, fueled by a suffocating third-quarter surge and relentless defense. Cassius Winston led six double-digit scorers as Jerusalem extended its winning streak to nine and tightened its grip on first place in Group A.

Jerusalem’s second-half surge crushes Manresa in 36-point rout 

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem rode a ferocious second half and a suffocating third-quarter surge to a 105-69 blowout of Manresa on Tuesday night at Pais Arena, avenging its earlier loss in Spain and tightening its grip on first place in Group A. The hosts turned a tight, nervous first half into a runaway, winning their ninth straight game to improve to 10-2, while snapping Manresa’s three-game winning streak and dropping the Spanish side to 6-6.

For much of the first half, though, it looked nothing like a 36-point game. Austin Wiley set the tone early, scoring twice in a 12-2 first-quarter run that seemed to put Jerusalem in control. Manresa refused to go away, chipping back to 23-22 after 10 minutes. Pierre Oriola, Grant Golden and Kao Akobundu-Ehiogu all made key plays and the visitors nosed ahead. By halftime, Manresa had seized a 45-49 lead, having silenced the arena and flipped all of the early momentum.

The game’s defining stretch came shortly after the break. Manresa still led 50-53 when Yovel Zoosman ignited Jerusalem’s turnaround, pouring in 6 points during a stunning 13-0 run that transformed a 3-point deficit into a 63-53 advantage. That burst encapsulated everything head coach Yonatan Alon preaches about this team’s identity.

“When we play defense, good things happen to us,” he said afterward. “Obviously, we played both sides of the floor. I am really happy with how we showed up for the second half. This is how we make our life easy.” One defensive stop bled into the next, and suddenly Manresa, which did not score for nearly 4 minutes, couldn’t buy a clean look or protect the ball.

By the end of the third quarter, Jerusalem had outscored Manresa 27-8 in the period, turning a 4-point halftime deficit into a double-digit cushion that felt insurmountable. From there, the hosts only poured it on in the fourth, running the floor, hunting turnovers and letting the Pais Arena crowd carry them.

“It’s our focus on our principles. It’s not something special. It’s how we do things, not what we do,” Alon explained, summing up a half in which his team’s defensive habits choked off Manresa’s offense and fueled transition.

The box score told the same story. Jerusalem dominated the glass 43-32, with Wiley at the heart of that effort as he continued to justify his status as the EuroCup’s leading rebounder at 8.7 per game. The big man finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds and framed his performance in purely team-first terms.

“I just want to do whatever I can for our team to be successful,” Wiley said. “I know crashing the glass and being on the boards helps us win a lot, so I try to do that every game.”

Jerusalem turned that rebounding edge into repeated extra possessions and quick outlets that punished a tired Manresa defense.

Turnovers were even more brutal. Manresa coughed the ball up 20 times, while Jerusalem committed only 9. Those miscues translated into a 30-7 landslide in points off turnovers, a differential that essentially decided the game on its own.

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Once Manresa started missing threes and losing control of the boards, there was no way back. Their head coach, Diego Ocampo, admitted as much: “In the third quarter, we didn’t have the energy and concentration that we needed. We have to play 40 minutes concentrated with a lot of physicality and we didn’t start the third quarter like that. We didn’t make three pointers, we turned the ball over a lot and we lost control of the rebounds. And Hapoel took advantage.”

Offensively, Cassius Winston orchestrated everything with poise and aggression. He led six Jerusalem scorers in double figures with 20 points. Justin Smith and Khadeen Carrington chipped in 15 points apiece, Jared Harper added 14 points and 7 assists, Zoosman matched him with 14 and Wiley’s double-double rounded out a perfectly balanced attack.

If the numbers told one part of the story, the crowd told the rest. The third-quarter run felt amplified by the wave of noise in Pais Arena, something Alon highlighted. “Our big advantage here in Jerusalem is that one run sometimes kills the game,” he said. “The fans lift you on a wave. That’s a major difference (playing at home).”

On Tuesday night, that wave carried Jerusalem all the way from a shaky first half to another emphatic statement at the top of Group A.

Game News

Austin Wiley’s double-double and relentless rebounding set the tone for a statement win in the Israeli capital 

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem v BAXI Manresa (2025-12-30T18:00:00.000Z)

KK Cedevita Olimpija controlled its game at Aris BC from start to finish, silencing the crowd at Palais des Sports with a dominant 60–89 road victory.

Cedevita Olimpija returns to winning ways, claims convincing win over Aris

“Another in a series of very demanding EuroCup games is ahead of us,” Zvezdan Mitrovic said ahead of [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/lju/)’s visit to [Aris Thessaloniki Betsson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/aris-thessaloniki-betsson/ari/) on Tuesday night. “I expect a very demanding game in a hot atmosphere, the kind that home fans know how to create.”

The atmosphere delivered. Aris did not.

Cedevita controlled the game from start to finish, silencing the crowd at Palais des Sports with a dominant 60–89 road victory.

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson-Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana | Round 12 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Both teams opened with intensity, applying pressure on defense and keeping the score low early. But once Cedevita settled, Mitrovic’s side began to pull away. The visitors built a double-digit lead in the second quarter and went into halftime up 13, with Aris heading to the locker room to a chorus of boos.

The game unraveled completely for the home side after the break. Cedevita moved the ball crisply, defended with discipline and quickly stretched the margin to 20. Aris endured a brutal six-minute scoring drought in the third quarter, effectively ending the contest. By the final buzzer, Cedevita had secured a 29-point win.

The victory lifts Cedevita to 8–4, snapping a two-game losing streak and pulling it level for second place with next week’s EuroCup opponent, Bahcesehir College Istanbul. After reasserting itself in emphatic fashion, the Slovenians will look to build momentum as the season gathers pace.

American guard [Umoja Gibson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/umoja-gibson/013855/) said the team continues to draw motivation from being overlooked.

“We feel like we’re the underdogs – nobody expected us to have a season like this,” Gibson said. “We just have to keep doing what we’ve been doing, playing together, playing as one and keep fighting.”

Gibson delivered a strong all-around performance with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. [Aleksej Nikolic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/aleksej-nikolic/003703/) led all scorers with 23 points, adding 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while [DJ Stewart](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dj-stewart/012700/) chipped in 11.

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The stat sheet tells a clear story. Cedevita dominated the glass, outrebounding Aris 46–26. [Nikos Chougkaz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/nikos-chougkaz/011396/) led all players with 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to stem the tide.

Despite the lopsided result, the home crowd continued singing until the final seconds. The issues, however, were familiar. In the teams’ previous meeting, Aris managed just 59 points, avoiding an even worse outcome only with a late three-pointer. Head coach Igor Milicic again pointed to the physicality of the opposition.

“Very difficult night,” Milicic said. “They showed us how to play with energy, how to play with contact, how to play with poise. Every one of their players gave them something. It’s not that we didn’t want it – my players tried hard – but we have to put ourselves in a position where we can compete with this level of physicality.”

The loss drops Aris to 6–6, with a quick turnaround ahead of next Tuesday’s matchup against BAXI Manresa.

Umoja Gibson and Aleksej Nikolic shined bright in Thessaloniki

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-12-30T18:30:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica earned its first-ever win over Turk Telekom Ankara with a 91-81 home victory, securing the head-to-head tiebreaker in Group B. Rasheed Sulaimon led the way with 25 points, while Nikola Tanaskovic and Yogi Ferrell provided key contributions in a game that showcased playoff-level intensity.

Buducnost cautiously optimistic after historic “double-win” over Turk Telekom 

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has a lot to celebrate after its important first-ever victory over Turk Telekom Ankara in the BKT EuroCup - what can also be considered a double-win. But at the same time, the Montenegrin team also knows the road ahead is still long.

Buducnost entered the home game with a 0-6 record against the Turkish side but finally came out on top with a 91-81 triumph in a crucial showdown in the Group B standings. Turk Telekom had registered a 79-72 home win in Round 3 and Buducnost overcame that result with a 10-point victory to hold the tiebreaker.

“This was a big game, an intensive game. All the credit to Turk Telekom. But I’m very satisfied. That was a playoff atmosphere. That’s why you want to play in EuroCup. I am so glad we came out with the win tonight,” said Rasheed Sulaimon, who led Buducnost with a season high 25 points, including 5 three-pointers.

Nikola Tanaskovic totaled 17 points and 13 rebounds and Yogi Ferrell finished with 16 points for Buducnost, which is now 8-4, including a 5-1 mark at home. Thanks to a victory over Besiktas GAIN Istanbul earlier this season, Buducnost now sits in second place.

“For us and all our goals for where we want to go this year, this was a must-win,” Sulaimon said. “I am so proud of our guys. We stepped up to the plate and believed in each other and ourselves and that’s why we got the result.”

The 91-81 final score was much higher than most would have predicted, given it was a showdown of the third-best scoring defense (Buducnost - 78.4 ppg) and second-best (Turk Telekom 74.8 ppg). But Buducnost shot 59.4 percent on two-pointers - well above Turk Telekom’s top-ranked defense of 48.6% inside the three-point line.

The game was tight throughout, with no team leading by more than 5 points in the first 33 minutes. The combination of Skylar Mays and Ferrell turned the game around with Mays scoring 6 straight points to make it 77-69 with 5 minutes to go, and then Ferrell tallied 8 points in a row to make it 87-79 with under 3 minutes to play.

“I must congratulate the players, especially in the second half, for their defense. The first half, we were not aggressive or physical enough. That was the main problem. On offense, we were okay, but not on defense in the first half. In the second half, the defense was better. We were tougher and more physical and in the end, this brought us the win,” said Buducnost coach Andrej Zakelj, who also knows there are still six rounds of games in the regular season. “It’s a double win, but it’s far away until the end.”

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Turk Telekom was paced by Jaleen Smith, who drained 6 three-pointers for 18 points, while Kyle Allmann added 17 points. But they were not enough in falling to 7-5. Erdem Can’s team had won five straight road games.

“We did not execute anything of our plan offensively or defensively. We allowed our opponent to play in their rhythm. We didn’t use our aggressiveness in the right way. There were so many offensive and defensive mistakes. It’s impossible to win on the road receiving 91 points. And we gave up a lot of cheap points,” Can said.

“This was a very important game for the standings but there are still a lot of games in front of us. It’s a long season. EuroCup is so tough. We need to be focused on the next one.”

Buducnost finally won its first game over Turk Telekom and grabbed the tiebreaker too

Buducnost cautiously optimistic after historic 'double-win' over Turk Telekom 

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Turk Telekom Ankara (2025-12-30T18:00:00.000Z)

From the opening tip, [DeVante’ Jones](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devante-jones/013260/) was intent on putting on a show for the [Dolomiti Energia Trento](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/dolomiti-energia-trento/trn/) fans with the [London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/london-lions/lli/) in town.

Jones led Trento in scoring in all four quarters and poured in a career-high 33 points, surpassing his previous best of 24 set in Round 2 this season. He did it with remarkable efficiency, going 8-of-9 inside the arc, 2-of-4 from 3-point range, and 11-of-12 at the free-throw line. The outburst was the highest single-game total by a Trento player this season and the second-highest in club history, trailing only the 37 points Alessandro Gentile scored against Asseco Arka Gdynia in 2019–20.

“I couldn’t do it without my team,” Jones said after Trento’s 85–73 win against London. “My teammates give me confidence, my coaches give me confidence every day. When you have a whole team that trusts you and believes in you, it makes it easier to play this way.”

Dolomiti Energia Trento-London Lions | Round 12 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

The victory capped another strong showing during a significant upswing in form for Trento, which has now won four straight. That run includes road wins at ratiopharm ulm (100–87) and Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse (91–73), followed by a narrow home victory over Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (91–90) and now London. With the win, Trento improves to 7–5 in Group B, opening some separation from the Lions, who fall to 5–7.

While Jones was the clear headliner, [DJ Steward](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/dj-steward/013861/) provided strong support, tying his career high with 18 points – the fourth time he has reached that mark this season. Together, the backcourt duo consistently pressured London’s defense. Jones, in particular, found success against [Shavar Reynolds](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/shavar-reynolds-jr/014097/) through the first three quarters. Reynolds played under Trento head coach Massimo Cancellieri at PAOK Thessaloniki last season, and Jones may have benefited from a few scouting tips along the way.

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Cancellieri is encouraged by Trento’s recent form in the BKT EuroCup, especially when contrasted with the team’s 87–71 loss in London in Round 3. Still, he cautioned against reading too much into the current stretch.

“If we go into this logic, we are dead,” Cancellieri said postgame. “Our team has to be judged at the end \[of the season\]. Not now. Not between games.”

Trento will look to stay hot when it travels to face Turk Telekom Ankara, which also sits at 7–5, on January 7. London, meanwhile, will try to get back on track at home against NINERS Chemnitz, also on January 7.

The guard delivered a career night in Round 12

DeVante’ Jones stars as Trento keeps rolling against London

Dolomiti Energia Trento v London Lions (2025-12-30T19:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse held on for an 81-79 home win over Panionios on Tuesday night, moving to 10-2 and retaining first place in Group B after a tense battle at Ekinox Arena.

Bourg keeps its EuroCup momentum rolling with narrow win over Panionios

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse held on for an 81-79 home win over Panionios on Tuesday night, moving to 10-2 and retaining first place in Group B after a tense battle at Ekinox Arena.

“We’re in a great run of form and we want to keep it that way, but we'll have to be careful against this Athens team... They have quality and can be dangerous,” pointed out Bourg head coach Frederic Fauthoux before the game.

The matchup unfolded exactly along those lines, with Bourg having to battle until the final moments. The Group B leaders did not fully establish their offense early, as Panionios controlled the paint.

In the second quarter, Bourg’s three-point shooting set the tone, as a 15-0 run allowed the hosts to head into halftime tied at 36-36.

Bourg stayed in control after the break, leaning on timely three-pointers to maintain its edge. Panionios refused to fade, applying constant pressure in the paint as the game stayed tight until the final moments.

Both Gach stood out in the second half for Bourg. The South Sudanese forward finished with 22 points and 6 rebounds.

“It was a tough one tonight,” Gach said after the game. “Obviously, they came out with a lot of energy and made a lot of shots tonight. For us, we didn’t show the best basketball that we normally play. We made it kinda harder, but we ended up getting the win, so I’m happy about that.’’

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Another key contributor was Darius McGhee, who set the early rhythm with his first-half performance. The American guard scored 11 points and dished out 7 assists to keep the offense flowing, while also making his presence felt defensively with 3 steals.

Bourg also leaned on its work on the boards. The hosts pulled down 45 rebounds overall, including 15 on the offensive glass, with Kevin Kokila leading the way with 10 rebounds and Tajuan Agee adding 8.

“The most important (thing) tonight, it was a win,” said Coach Fauthoux after the game. ‘‘It was… okay, it wasn’t a good game, but it’s difficult. We played a lot and we won, and that’s the most important.”

Panionios made the trip without head coach Ilias Zouros and star guard Jaylen Hands; the former resigned his post on Saturday and the latter was released. Still, the Greek side stayed in the game until the final moments. Jackson Kreuser led the visitors with 16 points, Matt Lewis added 14, and Nate Watson and Stedmon Lemon each scored 12.

Perimeter shooting, however, proved costly, as Panionios went 7 of 24 from three. Giorgos Tsalmpouris briefly sparked hope with two timely triples, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

In Round 13, Bourg will open the new year on the road against Lietkabelis Panevezys, aiming to extend its lead in Group B, while Panionios hosts Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in search of its second win of the season.

Both Gach stood out for the home side with 22 points

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (2025-12-30T17:15:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca rallied late to defeat Slask Wroclaw 94-92 in Round 12 of the EuroCup. Despite missing key players, Cluj leaned on Fatts Russell and Dusan Miletic, who combined for a historic performance, each posting PIRs above 35.

Dusan Miletic, Fatts Russell make history against Slask

U-BT Cluj-Napoca had to battle until the final second to beat Slask Wroclaw 94-92 at home in Round 12. Slask led most of the way, but Cluj somehow found a way to win it down the stretch. The hosts were missing two of their leaders, Jeffery Taylor and Mitchell Creek, due to injury. Luckily for head coach Mihai Silvasan, Fatts Russell and Dusan Miletic joined forces for a historic performance.

It wasn't easy, though. Slask led 70-74 at the end of the third quarter and boosted its margin to 82-88 with less than 4 minutes remaining on a three-pointer by Issuf Sanon. That's when Russell and Miletic stepped up to make the difference in the game.

First Miletic found Russell for a floater. After a defensive stop, Miletic grabbed a defensive rebound, which allowed Russell to tie the game on the next possession, 88-88, with a wild four-point play. Russell kept pacing Cluj with a pair of free throws and a put-back basket that tied the game again, 92-92, with 13.7 seconds remaining. Slask called timeout and this is when Coach Silvasan decided to make a critical move.

Slask inbounded the ball and Cluj decided to foul on Noah Kirkwood, who was 3 of 5 from the free throw line and had missed a pair with over 4 minutes remaining. The move paid off, as Kirkwood missed both attempts with 12.3 seconds left. Cluj put the ball in Russell's hands and he found a direct way to the basket, but missed a relatively easy layup. Miletic, his partner in crime, fixed that mistake with the go-ahead put-back slam with 1.5 seconds remaining. Slask had a final chance to win the game, but Kuba Niziol missed a three-point shot at the buzzer.

Russell and Miletic made history by becoming just the sixth pair of teammates to get PIRs of 35 or higher in a EuroCup game. Russell finished the game with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, plus 11 fouls drawn for a PIR of 37. Dusan Miletic posted a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds, adding 5 assists and 6 fouls drawn for a PIR of 35.

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The last two teammates to post PIRs of 35 or higher were Errick McCollum (39) and Johnathan Motley (36) of Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar in a 97-95 home win over Dolomiti Energia Trento on December 8, 2021. The list also includes Trajan Langdon and Lazaros Papadopoulos of Dynamo Moscow, Maciej Lampe and Nate Wolters of Besiktas Istanbul, Goran Nikolic and Bobby Brown of ALBA Berlin in the instant-classic quintuple-overtime win against Bosna Sarajevo, and the first two teammates to do it, Priest Lauderdale (55) and Todor Stoykov (45), who combined for a PIR of 100 to lead Lukoil Academic to a triple-overtime 116-115 win over Zagreb on November 11, 2003.

"It was not our best game scoring-wise, but we showed how tough we were to come out with the win at the end," Russell said. "Our fans brought a lot of energy towards the end of the game and that kind of helped us get over the edge. Thank you to the fans, we are looking forward to keeping that energy up in the next games."

Cluj plays four of its next five games on the road, visiting Umana Reyer Venice on January 7. That day, Slask hosts Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem.

Daron Russell and Dusan Miletic combined for a PIR of 72 to lead U-Bt Cluj-Napoca past Slask Wroclaw. 

Russell, Miletic make the difference 

Cluj's leaders stepped up to inspire a come-from-behind victory, combining for a historic performance

Cluj's Dusan Miletic, Fatts Russell make history against Slask

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Slask Wroclaw (2025-12-30T17:00:00.000Z)

Nenad Marković returns for his third spell at Panionios—now as head coach—to rescue a season in crisis. The club, rooted in his playing and coaching past, today taps his EuroLeague, Intercontinental Cup, and multiple-league pedigree to reverse its fortunes domestically and in Europe.

Nenad Markovic makes coaching comeback to Panionios 

Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens announced on Tuesday evening that Nenad Markovic is returning to the club as its new head coach. The move marks his third stint at the club, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the team.

Markovic, 57, has a storied history with Panionios. He stared for the team as a player for two seasons and later spent two seasons on the sidelines for Panionios early in his coaching career. He guided the club to a third-place finish in the 2007–08 Greek League and returned for another run in 2009–10.

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His coaching resume includes spells periods across Europe—with time at KAOD in Greece; Trabzonspor, Pınar Karşıyaka, Gaziantep, and Bursaspor in Turkiye, JDA Dijon in France, Dinamo Sassari in Italy and Tenerife in Spain. He guided Tenerife to the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in 2017.

Before that, Markovic enjoyed a standout playing career as a point guard in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Italy, Spain, Israel, Switzerland, France and Greece.

Markovic returns to Panionios amid a challenging season, currently bottom of Group B of the EuroCup at 1–11 and struggling in domestic play with the same record. He will be the fifth coach to lead Panionios this season. Luka Pavicevic served as head coach for the team's first three EuroCup games and Chris Chougkaz was the interim head coach in Round 4 before Ilias Zouros took the reins. Zouros resigned over the weekend and Nikos Karagiannis, the head coach of the Panionios basketball academy, served as interim head coach.

Markovic's immediate task is steer the historic club back to stability and recapture past glories.

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Bahcesehir College Istanbul closed 2025 on a high note, delivering a professional, wire-to-wire performance to snap recent struggles with a comfortable home win over winless Veolia Towers Hamburg.

Bahcesehir satisfied with serious showing against limited Hamburg 

[Bahcesehir College Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/bahcesehir-college-istanbul/bah/) closed 2025 on a high note, delivering a professional, wire-to-wire performance to snap recent struggles with a comfortable home win over winless [Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/veolia-towers-hamburg/ham/).

Bahcesehir shared the ball crisply and dominated the paint in a 105–68 victory, piling up 28 assists against just seven turnovers while shooting a blistering 80.0% on two-point attempts. The Turkish side placed five players in double figures, led by [Malachi Flynn](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/malachi-flynn/013908/) and [Caleb Homesley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/caleb-homesley/011251/) with 17 points apiece. [Hunter Hale](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/hunter-hale/013909/) added 16, while all 11 players who saw the floor scored at least five points except [Trevion Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/trevion-williams/012604/), who finished with 2 points but contributed 10 rebounds and 2 assists.

“This was a very good game from our side. We were very serious from the first moment,” head coach Marko Barac said. “After they punished us with a couple of threes, we tightened up the defense.”

Bahcesehir College Istanbul-Veolia Towers Hamburg | Round 12 Highlights | 2025-26 BKT EuroCup

Bahcesehir used an 18–4 run in the first quarter to open an eight-point lead, and the lead swelled to 21 points midway through the second quarter. The outcome was effectively settled by halftime, with the hosts up 63–38 and never looking back.

“The ball was moving the way I want,” Barac said. “We had many open looks. We didn’t score a lot of them from three (24.2%), but this is what I need. I trust that my team will keep working and those shots will fall.”

The win lifted Bahcesehir to 8–4 overall and 4–2 at home after losing three of its previous four games. The 63-point first half narrowly missed the club’s highest-scoring half in competition history, while the 105-point total was one shy of the season high set in a road win at Hamburg earlier this year. Bahcesehir’s single-game scoring record remains 110.

“We just needed to come out and play like we know we can,” Flynn said. “It was a good one for us, and we want to keep this going.” Flynn also posted 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals for a performance index rating of 24.

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Hamburg dropped to 0–12, still searching for its first EuroCup victory. [Devon Daniels](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/devon-daniels-iv/014172/) led the visitors with 22 points, while recent addition [Ross Williams](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/ross-williams/014194/) chipped in 16.

“We started the game well and found a good rhythm in the first quarter, but we never established our defense,” Hamburg coach Benka Barloschky said. “They shot 80 percent from two-point range. Defensively, we were just not up for the task.”

Barloschky noted that injuries and illness forced him into a limited rotation.

“We’re going through a very rough patch,” he said. “We have players sick, players missing, and players competing through illness. I have to protect my team a little, but I still wasn’t satisfied with the defensive performance.”

The Turkish side had been struggling of late but finished 2025 with a victory

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-12-30T16:00:00.000Z)

Two seasons after winning MVP honors in Finland, Both Gach is thriving in his EuroCup debut with JL Bourg-en-Bresse. Discover his journey from Kosovo to France.

From Finland to France: Both Gach’s EuroCup breakthrough

BC Nokia wasn’t expected to contend for the Finnish League title in 2023–24. But the team defied predictions, captured its first championship, and [Both Gach](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/both-gach/013900/) emerged as the leader—winning season MVP and Finals MVP honors. That magical run still fuels his confidence today.

Now, Gach is making his EuroCup debut with [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse/bou/), helping the French club climb to the top of Group B. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 12.5 points through 11 games and embracing the rhythm of continental competition.

“I’ve enjoyed playing multiple games a week. It’s better than playing once a week,” Gach said. “The EuroCup has been fun. Our team has been doing really well. I enjoy every minute of it.”

Best of Both Gach (Rounds 1-11, 2025-26)

### Starting small: Kosovo to Finland

Gach’s European journey began in Kosovo in November 2022 after his NBA hopes out of Utah didn’t materialize. He joined Sigal Prishtina, averaging 11.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.

“Kosovo was a unique experience because it was my first time in Europe,” he said. “I honestly didn’t care where in Europe I was going to go. I told my agent you could send me to probably the worst country in Europe and I’d go play basketball. Because at the end of the day, I just knew at some point I’d get to the level I wanted to get to because I believe in my game, my confidence and my talent.”

That belief paid off when he moved to Finland and joined Nokia — a team projected to finish last. Instead, they finished second in the regular season and stormed through the playoffs, winning the title in seven games against defending champion Helsinki Seagulls.

“It was very magical,” Gach said. “In the preseason, they had us finishing last. But we had a really good coaching staff and teammates. Everyone was bought in.”

“I honestly didn’t care where in Europe I was going to go. I told my agent you could send me to probably the worst country in Europe and I’d go play basketball. Because at the end of the day, I just knew at some point I’d get to the level I wanted to get to because I believe in my game, my confidence and my talent.”

Gach averaged 21.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists during the season and 20.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in the Finals. He delivered when it mattered most: 28 points and 14 rebounds in Game 6 and 29 points and 13 rebounds in Game 7.

“I spent a lot of time putting in extra work in the gym,” he said. “Whenever you’re doing that, plus getting confidence from teammates and coaches, the sky’s the limit.”

### Lessons from Turkiye

After Finland, Gach stepped up to Darussafaka Istanbul in Turkiye. Despite averaging 11.1 points, the season ended in disappointment as the club was relegated.

“The biggest lesson was just never get too comfortable,” he said. “Circumstances were changing all the time. You’ve just got to keep a positive mindset and not let any of that stuff affect your game.”

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### Thriving in Bourg

Gach has found stability — and success — at Bourg. He’s scored 18+ points in four EuroCup games, including 22 points and a PIR of 30 against Buducnost VOLI Podgorica in [Round 9](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/gach-greatness-boosts-bourg-over-buducnost/).

And it all traces back to Finland, where confidence and opportunity converged.

“I wanted to get to that next level really, really bad,” Gach said. “That season showed me what’s possible when you put in the work.”

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