Alpha Kaba racing toward EuroCup history

Buducnost big man Alpha Kaba is on pace to break some impressive records that go back almost 20 years.

Alpha Kaba is no stranger to European basketball. He was followed from a really early age by scouts, he was drafted by the NBA, and this season he is on pace to do something unique.

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With the Round 14 game Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse having been suspended following the earthquake in Turkey, some changes have been applied to [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://eurocupfantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/) for this week.

Exceptionally, the number of trades will be increased from three to five in Round 14. Also, players from teams whose games are postponed in any round will get their average score when the round ends. As such, all Bursaspor and Bourg players will be credited with their average scores to date this season.

Fantasy Challenge: Round 14 changes

It is time for Round 14 of the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season. This will be the only EuroCup round in February and once the competition resumes in early March, it will run non-stop until a champion is crowned on May 3. For some teams, time may be running out to climb up the standings in the EuroCup. Likewise, for some time is short to rise in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge powered by Ardu Prime. Here are some players who can help in the endeavor. These recommendations have been doing well recently and should keep doing so this week. 

Fantasy tips for Round 14: Seeking solid players

It is time for Round 14 of the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season. This will be the only EuroCup round in February and once the competition resumes in early March, it will run non-stop until a champion is crowned on May 3. For some teams, time may be running out to climb up the standings in the EuroCup. Likewise, for some time is short to rise in the EuroCup Fantasy Challenge powered by Ardu Prime. Here are some players who can help in the endeavor. These recommendations have been doing well recently and should keep doing so this week. 

[Chinanu Onuaku, Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/chinanu-onuaku-/012076/) (13.6 credits) – Hapoel is on the rise and so is Onuaku, who comes off his best game so far this season. He had 22 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a PIR of 35 against Trento. Onuaku has posted a double-digit PIR in each of his last eight games and had a couple of double-doubles. He should keep doing better and better. 

[Tyrone Wallace, Paris Basketball](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/tyrone-wallace/011925/) (14.1 credits) – Wallace has been outstanding in the last five games since his return from injury. In those five games, he's averaged 17.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.0 steals for a PIR of 20.6. Wallace can help Paris in many ways, and that gives him extra fantasy value, as he can have a high PIR even on bad shooting nights. 

Chinanu Onuaku, Tyrone Wallace, Bruno Caboclo, Kosta Koufos and Josh Adams are featured in this week's articke.

EuroCup Fantasy tips: Round 14

[Bruno Caboclo, ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/bruno-caboclo/012096/) (13.4 credits) – Caboclo comes off an outstanding game against Bursaspor in which he had 33 points on 14-for-17 two-point shooting. Those 14 two-pointers made are a new club record and this season's best mark across the EuroCup. It was just his fourth EuroCup career game, so we are intrigued to see what Caboclo can offer going forward.

[Kosta Koufos, London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kosta-koufos/009766/) (12.8 credits) – The game between London and Hamburg will likely be a high-scoring one since both teams like to play transition offense. Koufos posted 18 points and a PIR of 22 against Hamburg in Round 5 and has been playing well lately, too, getting a PIR of 15 or better in eight of his last nine games. Koufos looks like a solid choice. 

[Josh Adams, Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/josh-adams/007872/) (11.9 credits) – Cedevita needs to win right away to rejoin the playoff race and relies on its star backcourt duo of Yogi Ferrell and Adams to make the difference. Adams comes off a good game in a winning effort against Reyer with 16 points, 8 fouls drawn and a PIR of 27. Cedevita needs him against a very physical Prometey squad.

Promitheas Patras v Slask Wroclaw (2023-02-08T17:30:00.000Z)

London Lions v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2023-02-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Paris Basketball v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2023-02-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv v Gran Canaria (2023-02-08T18:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Turk Telekom Ankara (2023-02-07T19:00:00.000Z)

7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys v Umana Reyer Venice (2023-02-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Germani Brescia v U-BT Cluj-Napoca (2023-02-08T19:30:00.000Z)

Frutti Extra Bursaspor v Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (2023-02-08T17:00:00.000Z)

Joventut Badalona v ratiopharm Ulm (2023-02-07T19:15:00.000Z)

Prometey Slobozhanske v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2023-02-08T17:00:00.000Z)

The 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season Round 14 game Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, which was scheduled to be played on February 8, and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 24 games Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Exchange Milan, which were scheduled to be played on February 9 and 10, respectively, have been suspended following the Turkish government's cancellation of all sports competitions until further notice due to the earthquakes that struck the country on Monday.

 Euroleague Basketball games in Turkey suspended 

The 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season Round 14 game Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse, which was scheduled to be played on February 8, and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season Round 24 games Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, which were scheduled to be played on February 9 and 10, respectively, have been suspended following the Turkish government's cancellation of all sports competitions until further notice due to the earthquakes that struck the country on Monday.

Euroleague Basketball will evaluate with the affected teams the best possible options to reschedule the games based on available dates. Further information will be released as warranted in the coming days.

The Euroleague Basketball family is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Turkey and neighboring countries. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected by the ongoing tragedy.

Euroleague Basketball games in Turkey suspended

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica has completed the signing of Manu Lecomte. Lecomte (1.80 meters, 27 years old) last played for Hapoel Eliat of Israel, where he averaged 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 10 Israeli League games this season. The Belgium international will make his 7DAYS EuroCup debut when he first suits up for Buducnost.

Buducnost inks point guard Manu Lecomte

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Emmanuel Lecomte (<a href="https://twitter.com/ManuLecomte20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManuLecomte20</a> ) potpisao za Budućnost Voli! 🟦⬜️<a href="https://t.co/527RCQBePd">https://t.co/527RCQBePd</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeOwnTheFuture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeOwnTheFuture</a> <a href="https://t.co/YHTszyusvv">pic.twitter.com/YHTszyusvv</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1622618519182487556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lecomte left his native Belgium to play college basketball at Miami and Baylor before beginning his professional career with the Agua Caliente Clippers of the G League in 2018-19. From there, he spent two seasons playing for Murcia of Spain. In the 2020-21 campaign, Lecomte represented Frankfurt of Germany, Prienai of Lithuania and Elan Bearnais of France. Last season, he averaged 15.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists for Jonava of Lithuania, which earned him a move to Hapoel Eliat, where he played a total of 10 games in 2022-23. Lecomte has also represented Belgium at the last two EuroBasket tournaments, averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in five games during the 2022 edition.

Slack Wroclaw has announced the arrival of DJ Mitchell on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season. Mitchell (2.03 meters, 25 years old) joins from the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League, having averaged 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27 games. With just five games to go in the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season, Slask will hope that Mitchell can help change the team's fortunes, as it currently sits bottom of Group B with a record of 1-12.

Slask adds DJ Mitchell until end of season

Slack Wroclaw has announced the arrival of DJ Mitchell on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season. Mitchell (2.03 meters, 25 years old) joins from the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League, having averaged 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 27 games. With just five games to go in the 7DAYS EuroCup Regular Season, Slask will hope that EuroCup rookie Mitchell can help change the team's fortunes, as it currently sits bottom of Group B with a record of 1-12.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pl" dir="ltr">D.J. Mitchell nowym zawodnikiem Śląska! ✍️✅<br><br>25-letni skrzydłowy podpisał kontrakt z WKS-em do końca sezonu. Witamy we Wrocławiu! 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DumaMiasta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DumaMiasta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plkpl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plkpl</a></p>&mdash; WKS Śląsk Wrocław - koszykówka (@WKS_SlaskBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/WKS_SlaskBasket/status/1622623692617396226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After playing for Wake Forest and Santa Clara in his college days, Mitchell made his professional debut in the 2021-22 season as he suited up for Basketball Academie Limburg in the Dutch-Belgian League. In June 2022, the forward moved to Australia after joining the Gold Coast Rollers of the Australian Second Division. Last summer, he signed for Brisbane of the NBL, the top division in Australia, but he will now finish the season with Slask in Poland.

7Bet-Lietkabelis is in the thick of the playoff hunt in Group A of the 7DAYS EuroCup and comes off its first road victory of the season, against ninth-placed U-BT Cluj-Napoca. Once again, 23-year-old guard Kristian Kullamae was at the forefront for Lietkabelis when needed. This is Kullamae's first season in the EuroCup after playing in his native Estonia, Germany and Spain and he has averaged 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 13 EuroCup games. His father, Gert Kullamae, played in the EuroCup with EiffelTowers Nijmegen in the 2004-05 campaign. "He was more of like my mentor while I was younger, now he just supports me and in case I have any need for advice, he always helps me out," Kullamae told EuroCupBasketball.com. "I think it's a good thing that he allows me to be myself and focus on myself and in case I need any help, I can always ask him and reach out to him."

Kristian Kullamae, Lietkabelis: 'I have been waiting for this'

7Bet-Lietkabelis is in the thick of the playoff hunt in Group A of the 7DAYS EuroCup and comes off its first road victory of the season, against ninth-placed U-BT Cluj-Napoca. Once again, 23-year-old guard [Kristian Kullamae](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/kristian-kullamae/007729/) was at the forefront for Lietkabelis when needed. This is Kullamae's first season in the EuroCup after playing in his native Estonia, Germany and Spain and he has averaged 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 13 EuroCup games. His father, Gert Kullamae, played in the EuroCup with EiffelTowers Nijmegen in the 2004-05 campaign. "He was more of like my mentor while I was younger, now he just supports me and in case I have any need for advice, he always helps me out," Kullamae told [EuroCupBasketball.com](http://EuroCupBasketball.com). "I think it's a good thing that he allows me to be myself and focus on myself and in case I need any help, I can always ask him and reach out to him."

**Hello, Kristian, congratulations on beating Cluj on the road. It was a critical victory in the playoff race. What allowed you to keep your composure and win the game?** 

"Thanks. Yes, it was really important for us. Until now, we didn't have any road wins, so getting the first one was huge for us. And I think it was a whole team effort, our defense was solid and the fighting spirit was hard. We really played as a team, although maybe the game was not the nicest one to watch, but I think we grinded it out. I think rebounds and defense were the keys." 

**You have adjusted really quickly to the EuroCup level, which is unusual for a newcomer. What allowed you to play so well right away?** 

"That's a good question. I have been waiting for this moment for a while. Last year in Spain, I did not have many minutes or a big role, but just being around there, in the ACB \[Spanish League\], a good league, I think it prepared me also for this EuroCup level and now I have a good connection with Coach. He has trusted me, so I think all those things combined have allowed me to play like this and help my team as much as possible."

"It's exciting times and I'm happy that a couple of us have had the opportunity to play at this level and showcase ourselves." 

**We have not seen many Estonians in the EuroCup lately, but Maik Kotsar did really well with Hamburg last season and now, you are one of Lietkabelis's leaders. Is that a good sign for Estonian basketball going forward?** 

"Yes, I think our country has developed basketball really well in the last years, and now we have some young guys who want to achieve big things in their careers. So yes, it's exciting times and I'm happy that a couple of us have had the opportunity to play at this level and showcase ourselves. I'm pretty sure that in the next years, there will be even more Estonians at this level."

**The biggest news in Lietkebalis is that Gediminas Orelik returned to the team and has played a big role since he arrived. How important is it that he is back and playing so well weight away?** 

"He is a huge weapon for us. He was here last year, so he knows the organization and the club really well. He was one of the leaders last year so having him helps us a lot on offense. He is a great shooter. He can stretch the floor and they can't help really on defense against him, so it also opens up stuff to everybody else. And now with him, I think we have a bigger rotation and hopefully we will learn how to play with each other and then in the next games, we will find the rhythm and can have good results."

**Everybody in Lietkabelis, from fans to players to everybody else, is on the same page about Coach Canak leading the team. How good is that for the team?** 

"I think he is probably one of the reasons why this team is like this. He tells us what we need to do on the court and then we need to do it. He gives us orders and we need to fulfill them on the court. And if we do it, I think that in every game we have good opportunities to win or have a positive result for us." 

Kristian Kullamae is a 7DAYS EuroCup newcomer who has become of the 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys's leaders this season.

2022-23 EuroCup highlights: Kristian Kullamae, Lietkabelis

**You are a second-generation EuroCup player. Your father Gert played in the EuroCup with EiffelTowers many years ago. Do you remember watching him play? How much of a mentor was he for you?** 

"I was still a little bit too young at that time. I remember more of his games while he was older, already finishing his career in Estonia. But yeah, I don't really have any memories about it. More or less, I have watched his games from tape or his highlights, but that's it. He was more of like my mentor when I was younger, now he just supports me and in case I have any need for advice, he always helps me out. But more and more, right now, he's more like a fan than rather than a coach for me. I think it's a good thing that he allows me to be myself and focus on myself and in case I need any help, I can always ask him and reach out to him."

**In what ways are you two similar players, and what's the difference between you and your father?** 

"I haven't seen him when he was younger. He was also like a combo guard but later in his career, he was more of a shooter. So I think maybe our game is a little bit different, but I think how our bodies were built, we're pretty much the same. We are both like tall, skinny guys, you know? I think we have more similarities in our bodies than in our game."

**What do you think about the EuroCup: the competition, the playing level and the way it is structured?** 

"Like you said, this is my first year and I like it a lot. The competition is really high, it is the second-best league in Europe, probably, so it's really challenging for me as a young player to compete against all those teams and players. It's nice and having a game almost every week, 18 games in total, I think that's a huge thing for me right now, so I am really enjoying it. And like I said, I hope that I can achieve the goals with the team we have put on ourselves." 

"Everything starts from the defense. And if we can get stops, we can run and get some easier baskets, that would help us a lot."

**Your next game is against Reyer. It was a close game earlier this season, what can we expect this time around?** 

"Yes, we were close to beating them last time but unfortunately in the end, we could not close the game. They are really, really experienced and I think they are a really physically strong team, so for us, it's important to be at least even or to win on rebounds and to play good defense because, in our team, everything starts from the defense. And if we can get stops, we can run and get some easier baskets, that would help us a lot. But yes, I think we need to focus on rebounds because Reyer is a big team."

**There are only five regular season games left. Which teams do you see as favorites to win the EuroCup?** 

"We have great teams in our group. I don't know much about the other group, but I think this competition is really, really even, and everybody can win against everybody, especially as the playoffs are only one game. I think everything can happen, but out of the teams we played, I think Joventut has a great chance to reach far, for sure. I don't know if they can win it, but I think maybe Joventut is one of the teams that stands out. But like I said, I think in this competition, everything is very even. Prometey has played good. They also have a really athletic team and are playing really good basketball. They are a really good transition team. I would say it's surprising, but at the same time, also not that surprising because if you watch their roster, they have really high-level players."

Round 14 at a glance: 3 Group A teams play for playoff spots

[Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/dolomiti-energia-trento-turk-telekom-ankara/U2022/136/)

In the Round 14 opener, Dolomiti Energia Trento (2-11) hosts second-place Turk Telekom Ankara (9-4), which has already qualified for the next stage. Trento will try to put an end to its five-game losing streak and increase its chances to get into the playoffs with a late-season push in Group B. Turk Telekom is yet to win consecutive games in 2023. When they met in Round 5, Turk Telekom defeated Trento 81-66 behind 22 points from Axel Bouteille.

Turk Telekom Ankara remained among the leaders in Group B as it cruised past Dolomiti Energia Trento for a four-game winning streak.

Turk Telekom Ankara - Dolomiti Energia Trento | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Joventut Badalona vs. ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/joventut-badalona-ratiopharm-ulm/U2022/132/)

Two 8-5 teams looking to punch a playoff ticket clash on Tuesday when Joventut Badalona (8-5) faces ratiopharm Ulm (8-5). Ulm can qualify for the playoffs with a win and Joventut can also do it with a win and a loss by U-BT Cluj-Napoca on Wednesday. Ulm arrives on a three-game winning streak, but Joventut has done a good job of protecting its home floor this season and beat Ulm 54-68 when the two teams met in Round 5. The last time Ulm visited Badalona, in the eighthfinals of last year's playoffs, it pulled out a 73-79 upset. Joventut's players would love to avenge that loss against the same opponent.

ratiopharm Ulm - Joventut Badalona | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[7Bet-Lietkabelis Paneveyzs vs. Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/7bet-lietkabelis-panevezys-umana-reyer-venice/U2022/135/)

7Bet-Lietkabelis Paneveyzs (6-7) will try to register its third consecutive win when Umana Reyer Venice (7-6) comes to town on Wednesday. Reyer has lost its last three road games, and four of its last six overall in a tight Group A, but would love to get a sweep of Lietkabelis, having pulled out a 74-71 win in their Round 5 game. On the other hand, Lietkabelis overcame a four-game losing streak of its own and has gotten a big offensive boost since the arrival of Gediminas Orelik, who has averaged 23.5 points in the team's last two games. Reyer will have a different look after dismissing head coach Walter De Raffaele and signing point guard Kendrick Ray the day before.

Umana Reyer Venice - 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Frutti Extra Bursaspor vs. Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/frutti-extra-bursaspor-mincidelice-jl-bourg-en-bresse/U2022/133/)

Two teams will try to get back on the winning track when Frutti Extra Bursaspor (6-7) welcomes Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse (8-5) for their Group A clash on Wednesday. Bursaspor enters this game on a three-game losing streak, and last season's runner-up needs a win to end the slide and get a sweep in this series. Meanwhile, Bourg has lost two in a row entering this game, but will qualify for the playoffs if it wins, or if Cluj loses later on Wednesday.

Mincidelice JL Bourg en Bresse - Frutti Extra Bursaspor | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Prometey Slobozhanske vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/prometey-slobozhanske-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2022/131/)

It's a battle of the first- and the last-placed teams in Group A when Promezey Slobozhanske (9-4) hosts Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (3-10) on Wednesday. Prometey is the only team from this group that has booked its place in the playoffs and enters this game on a six-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the experienced Cedevita squad needs a win to continue its late-season playoff push and had its confidence boosted after last week's home win over Umana Reyer Venice.

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - Prometey Slobozhanske | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Promitheas Patras vs. Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/promitheas-patras-slask-wroclaw/U2022/140/)

Already qualified Promitheas Patras (8-5) hosts last-place Slask Wroclaw (1-12) on Wednesday. Slask will attempt to make a last-ditch effort to enter the Group B playoff race, while Promitheas enters this clash having won three of its last four games. When they met in Round 5, Promitheas needed a big fourth-quarter rally to overcome a double-digit deficit and pull out a 76-78 win.

Slask Wroclaw - Promitheas Patras | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv vs. Gran Canaria](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/hapoel-vegan-friendly-tel-aviv-gran-canaria/U2022/137/)

In a clash of two already qualified teams, Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv (9-4) and Group B leader Gran Canaria (11-2) will put their respective unbeaten runs to the test. Hapoel enters this game on a six-game winning streak, while Gran Canaria has won seven in a row. The visitors also hold the best record in the competition by two games, which could earn them home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Another win would be a massive step in that direction. When the two teams met in Round 5, Gran Canaria edged Hapoel 85-83.

Gran Canaria - Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[London Lions vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/london-lions-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2022/139/)

The London Lions (5-8) have their first chance to book a place in the EuroCup Playoffs when they host Veolia Towers Hamburg (4-9) on Wednesday night. London qualifies for the playoffs with a win, which would give it a season-sweep of Hamburg, having registered a dominating 75-103 win in their matchup in Round 5 behind 22 points from Tomislav Zubcic. London enters this contest on a two-game losing streak, while Hamburg is coming off a 103-105 shootout loss against Promitheas.

Veolia Towers Hamburg - London Lions | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Paris Basketball vs. Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/paris-basketball-buducnost-voli-podgorica/U2022/138/)

In a clash that could have implications on the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs, Paris Basketball (8-5) hosts Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (8-5). A win in this Group B showdown would give Paris a sweep of Buducnost, having won in Podgorica 74-77 in their Round 5 meeting. Paris will be looking to bounce back defensively after allowing 118 points in last week's loss at Gran Canaria. Buducnost enters this contest as winners in three of the last four rounds and holds a 4-2 record away from home this season.

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica - Paris Basketball | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

[Germani Brescia vs. U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/germani-brescia-u-bt-cluj-napoca/U2022/134/)

Germani Brescia (6-7) and U-BT Cluj-Napoca (4-9) are set to lock horns on Wednesday in a big game for both teams. Cluj, currently on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff spots, will be motivated to get a season-sweep of Brescia, which would give its playoff chances a significant boost. Brescia, coming off a huge road win against Bourg, will look to build on that momentum and not only get a three-game cushion in front of Cluj, but join the battle in Group A for one of the places that carry home-court advantage in the playoffs.

In a high-scoring showdown, U-BT Cluj-Napoca returned to winning ways in the 7DAYS EuroCup by downing Germani Brescia at home in Group A on Wednesday, breaking a two-game losing streak.

U-BT Cluj-Napoca - Germani Brescia | Round 5 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

The conclusion of Round 13 has brought some clarity to the standings with the eight-seed in Groups A and B both two wins clear of the teams on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.  

It also brought the second highest scoring effort in regulation time in 7DAYS EuroCup history as [Gran Canaria’s 118-point effort](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2022-23/gran-canaria-paris-basketball/U2022/129/) fell within 3 points of [the previous record of 121](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2002-03/adecco-estudiantes-madrid-generali-group-trieste/U2002/45/) set over 20 years ago.

The EuroCup is not exactly young. Tipping off back in the winter of 2002, the competition has contested 4,240 games through this week; it's seen highs, lows, and everything in between. Even so, when Gran Canaria poured in 118 points in regulation against Paris Basket on Wednesday, it was difficult not to begin the search for historical context. 

It is not easy to eclipse 100 points in a 40-minute game let alone have a brush with the 120-point mark—only 19 teams have made it into triple digits this season. Reaching 100 points requires a fairly rare combination of pace and efficiency.  

Gran Canaria - Paris Basketball | Round 13 Highlights | 2022-23 7DAYS EuroCup

It does not take a lot of searching to put the efficiency component of that equation in context. As well as Gran Canaria played offensively, it didn’t even have the most efficient game of the week as Promitheas Patras scored 1.28 points per possession against Veolia Towers Hamburg whose 1.26 points per possession nearly eclipsed Gran Canaria’s 1.27 per possession effort as well.  

What made Gran Canaria’s performance unique on paper was how fast the game moved and who it was scoring against. Using over 10 more possessions this week than either Promitheas or Hamburg, but actually, 4 fewer than its opponent, Paris Basketball, the opportunity was there for Gran Canaria to put up a big scoring total. It is worth noting, however, that even in a fast-paced game, it was scoring in bunches against a Paris team that still ranks in the top-5 in overall defensive efficiency.  

Getting 53 points from the bench, shooting 15-for-30 from beyond the arc, and not having a single individual lineup use more than nine possessions, Gran Canaria had great synergy on the offensive end.

Shooting the ball well from the midrange - on top of its three-point prowess and rebounding quite a few of its misses on the interior - is what made Gran Canaria’s performance stand out. That's especially true relative to the 2002 record-setting contest, which featured a copious free-throw and turnover margin. This time the offensive effort fell in line closely with the other strong stretches Coach Jaka Lakovic’s team has had this season. 

It was not any one set Gran Canaria kept going back to more than usual, any one weaknesses it was exploiting, or any one player who took over, it was just the same formula that has helped the team notch a EuroCup-best 11 wins, but just spread consistently over a full 40 minutes.

With five games remaining and a lot to still be decided in terms of seeding, there’s no time for anyone to bask in the glow of a single game, record or not. That’s especially true for Gran Canaria, which visits Hapoel Vegan Friendly Tel Aviv in Round 14 for a matchup of the teams with the two highest point differentials this season.

A look inside Gran Canaria's 118-point explosion

Gran Canaria v Paris Basketball (2023-02-01T20:00:00.000Z)