James Karnik posted a double-double to help Neptunas Klaipeda blast BAXI Manresa 100-87 in Round 6 of the BKT EuroCUp in what will be his final game with the club

James Karnik lifted Neptunas in his farewell game to overwhelm Manresa 

With 6 minutes and 10 seconds left in the game, Arnas Velicka and James Karnik headed to the bench to be substituted. They would not play together again for the rest of the game - and there was no need. Both had done their job to perfection, helping Neptunas Klaipeda build a 20-point lead at that moment, 92-72, effectively securing their third win of the season, this time against BAXI Manresa.

Both players set new personal highs on a magical night for their team, Neptunas, which convincingly defeated BAXI Manresa 100-87. The Lithuanian side never trailed in the game, enjoying leads of over 20 points at different moments in the second half.

Velicka set a personal best in assists (13), while Karnik set new highs in points (25), rebounds (13), and PIR (37). He accomplished this in just 23:46 of playing time. The Czech center delivered his best performance to date, fittingly in what - as he revealed at the end - was his last game wearing the Neptunas jersey.

“Yeah, I fully think it was \[our best game of the season so far\],” Karnik acknowledged. “I'm going to take a moment to say something real quick. I hope you guys don't mind my chat. I got some things to say... because unfortunately, this is actually my last game with Neptunas, I got some personal things that I'm gonna have to head home for.

“First, I want to say thank you to the GM Martynas \[Mazeika\]. He is an amazing guy. He's worked with me so well. I also want to thank the coaches. They made such a great, welcoming atmosphere. Honestly it makes it such a loving experience, and it's a great, great thing."

After posting a perfect shooting game in the previous road win against Cedevita, Karnik seemed to have clicked with the team, and especially with his teammate Arnas Velicka, whose passing game benefited Karnik in a very special way.

“I want to thank my teammates. They made my job so easy”, Karnik continued. “As Arnas Velicka, man. He is going to make it to the NBA. I love his game. He's such a good player.”

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Karnik and Velicka both posted a double-double in the same game, something you do not see often in European basketball. Karnik finished with 25 points and 13 boards, while Velicka tallied 12 points and 14 dimes. Their performance was a key factor in carrying Neptunas to a peaceful, winning night.

Neptunas head coach Gediminas Petrauskas praised all his players, avoiding any individual recognition.

“It's not about individual performances,” he said. “But when you win, each player contributes to the team, and we're happy for each of the players that step on the court.”

Petrauskas also wanted to be cautious when talking about the future, despite the good feelings his team is showing now after three consecutive victories: “Now, we need to concentrate on the next one and then on the next one and on the next one.”

And sadly for Neptunas, those next ones will be without James Karnik.

Game News

After the center dominated on the court, he revealed that he would be leaving the team

Neptunas Klaipeda v BAXI Manresa (2025-11-05T17:00:00.000Z)

Round 6 of the 2025-26 BKT EuroCup season is here. Check out the Game Center to see how the teams got on.

Game Center: Round 6

## Wednesday, November 5

### [U-BT Cluj-Napoca 87-93 Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/u-bt-cluj-napoca-cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/U2025/54/)

Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana returned to winning ways by beating U-BT Cluj-Napoca 87-93 at BTarena on Wednesday evening. The hosts started strong and took a 22-15 lead into the second quarter, but Cedevita outscored them 17-29 and secured a 39-44 cushion at halftime. Cluj fought back in the second half, however the visitors soaked up pressure to seal the outcome. 

The Slovenian side recorded its first win in three games and improved its record to 4-2, with the hosts dropping to 3-3. DJ Stewart paced Cedevita with 17 points and DJ Stewart scored 15, with Aleksej Nikolic adding 14. Daron Russell led all scorers with 21 points, Iverson Molinar netted 19 and Mitchell Creek had 14.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">FULL TIME | Important win for the Dragons in Cluj-Napoca!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZmajevaDruzina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZmajevaDruzina</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragonFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragonFamily</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadToGreatness?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadToGreatness</a> <a href="https://t.co/l0tHQcoTqg">pic.twitter.com/l0tHQcoTqg</a></p>&mdash; Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana - English (@KKCedOL_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKCedOL_EN/status/1986151051263942854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Neptunas Kleipeda 100-87 BAXI Manresa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/neptunas-klaipeda-baxi-manresa/U2025/53/)

Neptunas Klaipeda claimed a convincing 100-87 win over visiting BAXI Manresa at Svyturio Arena on Wednesday evening. The home team built a double-digit lead, 27-17, in the first quarter and grew it to a game-high 69-46 advantage in the third, before navigating peacefully through till the end. The Lithuanians got their third straight win to go 3-3 in Group A after 6 rounds, while Manresa dropped to 3-3 after earning second loss in a row.

James Karnik and Arnas Velicka posted double-doubles of 25 points and 13 boards, and 12 points and 14 assists respectively, to lead Neptunas. Donatas Tarolis scored 20 points and Richard Lomasz followed with 18 for the winners. Manresa was led by Retin Obasohan, who chipped in 18 points in as many minutes. Alex Reyes followed with 12, Agustin provided 10, and Hugo Benitez finished with a double-double of 10 and 10 assists in the losing effort.

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### [Bahcesehir College Istanbul 82-90 Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/bahcesehir-college-istanbul-hapoel-midtown-jerusalem/U2025/52/)

Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem earned a crucial 82-90 win over Bahcesehir College Istanbul at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia, improving to 4-2 in Group A and handing Bahcesehir its first loss of the BKT EuroCup season. Jerusalem controlled the pace for most of the game, leading through three quarters. Bahcesehir mounted a late comeback in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough. Jared Harper’s impact on both ends, combined with strong interior play and defensive execution, secured the win for Hapoel.

Harper led the way with 27 points and 4 assists for a PIR of 37. Justin Smith added 16 points, Austin Wiley posted a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds and Yovel Zoosman contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds. For Bahcesehir, Malachi Flynn had 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Hunter Hale scored 12 points, Trevion Williams recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds and Tyler Cavanaugh added 11 points.

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### [ratiopharm ulm 87-86 London Lions](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/ratiopharm-ulm-london-lions/U2025/56/)

ratiopharm ulm righted its course in Group B by defeating London Lions 87-86 at home to snap a two-game losing streak in the BKT EuroCup. The German side had lost its last five games in all competitions but Diego Garavaglia decided the game with 2 free throws with 2.7 seconds left to improve to 4-2.

Nelson Weidemann paced six Ulm scorers in double figures with 17 points. The team was playing the first of four home games in the next five EuroCup games. London now has a 2-4 mark as Tarik Philipp’s career-high 23 points were not enough. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="de" dir="ltr">Die Löwen gebändigt 💪<br><br>Nach einer spannenden Crunchtime besiegen wir die <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonLions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LondonLions</a> mit 87:86. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uuulmer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uuulmer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/weareone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#weareone</a> |📷 Florian Achberger <a href="https://t.co/FBhEe4PcVQ">pic.twitter.com/FBhEe4PcVQ</a></p>&mdash; ratiopharm ulm (@ratiopharmulm) <a href="https://twitter.com/ratiopharmulm/status/1986169909747847602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


### [Aris Thessaloniki Betsson 85-78 Slask Wroclaw](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/aris-thessaloniki-betsson-slask-wroclaw/U2025/51/)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson defeated Slask Wroclaw 85-78 at Palais de Sports in Round 6 on Wednesday. Aris recorded its first victory since Round 2 and improved to 3-3 in Group A, while Slask dropped to 2-4 and is now on a three-game losing streak.

Bryce Jones led the winners with 28 points on 17-of-18 free-throw shooting. Arnas Kulboka added 20 and Bryn Forbes scored 12 for Aris. Issuf Sanon paced Slask with 20 points off the bench, Kadre Gray netted 14 and Noah Kirkwood had 10 for the visitors. Aris led 21-6 after 10 minutes and extended its margin to 50-30 at halftime. Slask rallied to get within 81-76 with 27.7 seconds left before Jones sealed the outcome from the foul line.

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### [Umana Reyer Venice 90-55 Veolia Towers Hamburg](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/umana-reyer-venice-veolia-towers-hamburg/U2025/55/)

Umana Reyer Venice earned a comfortable 90-55 victory over Veolia Towers Hamburg on Wednesday night at Palasport Taliercio. The 35-point win smashes their previous EuroCup record win differential of 26. 

Winless Hamburg made a strong start, taking an early 7-2 lead to create a rare sense of optimism. They managed to hold the lead for the majority of the opening quarter, but Reyer clawed their way back into the contest just moments before the first period ended. In the second quarter, Reyer grabbed hold of the contest, opening up a double-digit advantage with just 15 minutes played. From that point onwards, the Venetians refused to surrender control. 

The hosts shared the offensive loads tremendously well. Kyle Wiltjer played the starring role, recording 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. More impressively, each Reyer player made a dent in the scoring column, creating extreme challenges for Hamburg. The result means that – despite losing their first two EuroCup games – Reyer moves to 3-3 for the campaign. Humbled Hamburg, on the other hand, falls to 0-6.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">I leoni vincono e convincono con Amburgo davanti al pubblico reyerino ❤️‍🔥 <br>Sempre <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/duriibanchi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#duriibanchi</a> orogranata! <a href="https://t.co/A5Xq7tvJ7m">pic.twitter.com/A5Xq7tvJ7m</a></p>&mdash; Reyer Venezia (@REYER1872) <a href="https://twitter.com/REYER1872/status/1986175880352202839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


## Tuesday, November 4

### [Turk Telekom Ankara 95-67 Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/turk-telekom-ankara-panionios-cosmorama-travel-athens/U2025/60/)

Turk Telekom Ankara secured a 95-67 win over Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens at Ankara Sports Hall in the Round 6 opener on Tuesday to improve to 4-2 in Group B. After a closely contested first half, Turk Telekom returned from halftime with a much more aggressive defense in the third quarter and extending the lead to 30 points to seal the victory with time to spare. 

Michael Devoe led the way for Turk Telekom with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for a PIR of 26. Jaleen Smith added 20 points and 5 rebounds, while Jordan Usher contributed 13 points. For Panionios, Keron DeShields scored 17 points in his debut with the team, Markel Starks added 11 and Giorgos Tsalmpouris chipped in 10 points.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="tr" dir="ltr">Evimizde zafer bizim! 💙🤍<br><br>Maç sonucu: Türk Telekom 95 - 67 Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens <a href="https://t.co/NBgvTZh5gW">pic.twitter.com/NBgvTZh5gW</a></p>&mdash; Türk Telekom Basketbol (@TT_Basketbol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TT_Basketbol/status/1985766389081055557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica 82-79 Besiktas GAIN Istanbul](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/buducnost-voli-podgorica-besiktas-gain-istanbul/U2025/58/)

Buducnost earned its first win in three meetings with Besiktas and improved to 4-2 in Group B after coming out on top in a thrilling rollercoaster played in a fervent atmosphere. Rasheed Sulaimon paced the home team on 20 points, Yogi Ferrell chipped in with 13 while Juwan Morgan racked up 12 and 6 boards. Anthony Brown led Besiktas on 15 points and 7 boards, Devon Dotson scored 14 points and Vitto Brown added 13 for the visitors, who dropped to 4-2.

Besiktas made a fast and furious start on offense, sinking its first four shots from downtown to take a 6-14 lead. The Turkish side kept firing on all cylinders to grind out a 21-26 advantage at the end of the first quarter. More good shooting from long range allowed the visitors to surge 29-38 early in the second, with Anthony Brown on fire. Buducnost stepped up a gear and engineered a 9-0 run to draw level and then nosed ahead 47-45 at halftime.

The home team kept up the pressure as it pulled away to 56-47 early in the third quarter and although Besiktas closed in to 60-59, Buducnost found another gear again to lead 70-61 ahead of the final 10 minutes, with Sulaimon, Ferrell and Morgan running the show. Besiktas drew level, 74-74, as Vitto Brown made some big shots midway through the fourth quarter. Anthony Brown then made a three-point play as he sank a tough turnaround jumper, sinking a free throw too after he drew a foul in the process to give the visitors a 77-79 lead. Buducnost forced the final twist, however, as Sulaimon nailed a tough floater followed by a free throws, while Besiktas fell short of forcing overtime when Anthony Brown shot an air ball on the buzzer.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Odlična utakmica i velika pobjeda pred sjajnom publikom 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kkb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kkb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hukmora%C4%8De?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hukmorače</a> <a href="https://t.co/zcBABz4GLD">pic.twitter.com/zcBABz4GLD</a></p>&mdash; KK Budućnost VOLI (@KKBuducnostVOLI) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKBuducnostVOLI/status/1985813312202748017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse 85-82 NINERS Chemnitz](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/cosea-jl-bourg-en-bresse-niners-chemnitz/U2025/57/)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse fought back from a disappointing first half to defeat NINERS Chemnitz, 85-82, in a thriller on Tuesday night at Ekinox Arena. The undermanned NINERS led 41-36 at the break, but Bourg rallied hard with 8 minutes to go, when it was 13 points behind. Mistakes started to creep in for a tired-looking NINERS team and with just over 3 minutes remaining, the French team tied the game with a three.

Both Gach made tremendous plays down the stretch to make the difference, inspiring a full comeback for the hosts. Despite a gutsy late three from Corey Davis Jr., NINERS – who had just five men available through fouls in the final seconds – just didn’t have enough. When the final buzzer sounded, Bourg had secured the victory to move to the top of the group, with a record of 5-1.

Gach led the way in scoring for Bourg with 18 points, while also pulling down 7 boards. Kevin Kokila carried a heavy load for Frederic Fauthoux’s team with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double, while Darius McGhee, Adam Mokoka and Will McDowell-White also scored in double figures. Davis paced NINERS with 25 points and 5 assists. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">VICTOIRE ✅<br><br>COSEA JL Bourg - 85 🆚 82 - <a href="https://twitter.com/ninerschemnitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ninerschemnitz</a><br><br>Quelle fin de match 🔥<br>Après avoir été menée de peu la majeure partie du match, la JL revient et s’impose dans les dernières minutes !! 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRedy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRedy</a>｜<a href="https://twitter.com/EuroCup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuroCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/EP4z152VIP">pic.twitter.com/EP4z152VIP</a></p>&mdash; JL Bourg Basket (@JLBourgBasket) <a href="https://twitter.com/JLBourgBasket/status/1985812974984990993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### [Dolomiti Energia Trento 78-74 Lietkabelis Panevezys](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/game-center/2025-26/dolomiti-energia-trento-lietkabelis-panevezys/U2025/59/)

Dolomiti Energia Trento registered its first home victory of the BKT EuroCup season by fighting past Lietkabelis Panevezys 78-74 at BTS Arena. Trento saw leads of 14 and 10 points disappear, but still managed to hold on thanks to 20 offensive rebounds. The victory saw Trento's record improve to 3-3. 

DeVante Jones led the way with 21 points, DJ Steward had 17 points and Peyton Aldridge added 9 points and 10 rebounds. Lietkabelis dropped its fifth straight game to fall to 1-5 on the season despite Michael Flowers pairing 19 points with 7 assists and Augustine Rubit adding 18 points. 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big Win 🤩🖤🦅 <a href="https://t.co/palAuHheIj">pic.twitter.com/palAuHheIj</a></p>&mdash; Dolomiti Energia Trento (@AquilaBasketTN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AquilaBasketTN/status/1985816972202844195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Turk Telekom, Buducnost, Bourg and Trento all claimed wins on Tuesday night

Game Center: Jerusalem, Cedevita claim Round 6's lone road wins; Aris, Neptunas, Ulm, Reyer triumph, too

Umana Reyer Venice v Veolia Towers Hamburg (2025-11-05T19:00:00.000Z)

ratiopharm ulm v London Lions (2025-11-05T18:00:00.000Z)

Aris Thessaloniki Betsson v Slask Wroclaw (2025-11-05T18:00:00.000Z)

U-BT Cluj-Napoca v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-11-05T17:00:00.000Z)

Bahcesehir College Istanbul v Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (2025-11-05T17:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento v Lietkabelis Panevezys (2025-11-04T19:00:00.000Z)

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v NINERS Chemnitz (2025-11-04T18:30:00.000Z)

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica v Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (2025-11-04T18:00:00.000Z)

Turk Telekom Ankara v Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (2025-11-04T16:00:00.000Z)

Dolomiti Energia Trento used a major rebounding advantage to keep Lietkabelis Panevezys reeling and get itself back on track with its first home victory in the BKT EuroCup, 78-74, on Tuesday in Round 6.

Trento crashes offensive glass to 'get back on track' with first home win

Dolomiti Energia Trento used a major rebounding advantage to keep Lietkabelis Panevezys reeling and get itself back on track with its first home victory in the BKT EuroCup.

Trento grabbed 20 offensive rebounds en route to a 78-74 win over Lietkabelis - twice giving up double-digit leads, but still prevailing.

“The team played a solid game. We made our mistakes, but it was important for us to take this win at home,” Trento head coach Massimo Cancellieri said in the post-game interview. “We needed it for us. We wanted to get back on track a little bit.”

“With that first half, we didn’t deserve to win - it doesn’t matter how we played in the second half. To play defense like that in the first half - without rebounds, not running - we didn’t deserve to win,” said Lietkabelis head coach Nenad Canak.

The Lithuanian side managed only 31 first-half points and was outrebounded 25-12. Lietkabelis also could not take better advantage of 10 Trento turnovers in the first 20 minutes.

Lietkabelis crashed to a fifth straight loss and saw its record drop to 1-5. Not even Michael Flowers scoring 19 points with 7 assists and Augustine Rubit adding 18 points was enough.

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Cancellieri can thank his team’s effort on the offensive glass as six players snatched multiple offensive rebounds. The Italian side outrebounded Lietkabelis 47-31, including a 20-9 advantage in offensive boards, which resulted in a 19-11 scoring difference in second-chance points in Trento’s favor.

That was all the more impressive given that limiting the opposing team’s offensive rebounds was a strength for Lietkabelis, which had conceded a EuroCup-low 8.0 offensive rebounds coming into the game.

While Peyton Aldridge and Andrej Jakimovski combined for 7 offensive rebounds, Trento's scoring punch was handled by DeVante Jones and DJ Steward, who scored 21 and 17 points, respectively and combined for 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

“We are just trying to win. Our team is doing a good job playing with more confidence. The coaches are doing a great job pushing us to get better each and every day. We just gotta keep going,” said Jones.

The guard was there whenever Trento needed a score, registering 13 fouls drawn, which he turned into 10 made free throws.

Trento made things more difficult for itself than it had to be. The team watched Lietkabelis go on a 5-19 run to erase a 14-point lead in the third quarter and then an 8-18 surge to even the game 68-68.

But it was a matter of bending, not breaking, for Trento, which never allowed Lietkabelis to pull ahead. Steward and Jones made the big plays down the stretch - combining for 8 of Trento’s final 10 points to get the win.

Trento is back on track with what it has done at home recently in the EuroCup. The Italian club registered a 4-5 record in front of its home fans in each of the last three seasons and its fans surely hope the team has turned a corner in the EuroCup.

The Italian side turned 20 offensive rebounds into 19 second-chance points

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse claimed an 85-82 comeback win on Tuesday night over an undermanned NINERS Chemnitz 

Bourg battles back to beat no-quit NINERS

“We came back because we’re proud, we’re at home and they were beating us,” said Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse center Kevin Kokila, after his performance helped inspire an 85-82 comeback win on Tuesday night.

Despite a highly disappointing first half against an undermanned NINERS Chemnitz team, Coach Frederic Fauthoux’s men were able to get the victory at the Ekinox Arena. Elevating their level in the final 8 minutes of the contest, they erased a 13-point deficit, partly sparked by an incredible final quarter from Both Gach.

“We had a sense of emergency, we knew we had to play now to win and that’s why everybody stepped up, playing more physical, more intense and better basketball. In the fourth quarter, we did a great job, but we have to do that from the beginning,” Kokila explained.

Coach Fauthoux was similarly impressed by the attitude of his players, given the shock of the first half performance, in which they scored just 36 points.

“We knew before the game that they played very good and physical basketball. They did that tonight,” Fauthoux said. “It’s a very good victory for us because we showed very good character. We never gave up. It was very important to win at home. The guys showed them what we can do.”

Gach led the way in scoring for Bourg with 18 points, while also pulling down 7 boards. Kokila carried a heavy load for Fauthoux’s team with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double, while Darius McGhee, Adam Mokoka and Will McDowell-White also scored in double figures.

The result moved Bourg to the top of their group, with a record of 5-1. Their opponents slid to 2-4 for the season, but managed to find encouragement in their performance, considering the extreme personnel circumstances.

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The German team missed key players such as Kevin Yebo, Nike Sibande and John Newman III, which was punctuated as their foul tally grew. At the final buzzer, they had just five players available but still lost by a mere 3 points. Coach Rodrigo Pastore was pleased with what he saw and said he considered the contest something of a learning experience.

“I’m proud of how we fought,” Pastore commented. “Foul management was a huge problem for us the whole game. Some guys, we needed a little longer on the basketball court. We tried to use timeouts to give some rest to our guys. The ball didn’t go in and they made some great plays late in the game, so congratulations.”

Pastore’s men will hope to regroup and come closer to full health ahead of the next round, which sees them play Buducnost VOLI Podgorica next Wednesday, while Bourg will travel to Germany to face ratiopharm ulm in a week’s time.

The hosts erased a 13-point fourth-quarter lead to remain atop Group B

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica ground out an 82-79 home win over Besiktas GAIN Istanbul on Tuesday in the BKT EuroCup to improve to 4-2, while the visitors dropped to the same record after a rip-roaring encounter at Moraca Sports Hall. 

Rasheed Sulaimon gives Buducnost the cutting edge against Besiktas

Buducnost VOLI Podgorica ground out an 82-79 home win over Besiktas GAIN Istanbul on Tuesday in the BKT EuroCup to improve to 4-2, while the visitors dropped to the same record after a rip-roaring encounter at Moraca Sports Hall.

Rasheed Sulaimon stole the show as he bagged a game-high 20 points, including a crunch floater in the last minute of the game to settle a rollercoaster in which the lead changed hands time and again.

Sulaimon was a menace throughout, netting 8 points in the first quarter and 12 in the second half as the hosts erased a 9-point deficit and then spilled an identical lead, forcing the final twist thanks to the 31-year-old guard who showed nerves of steel in the home straight.

Juwan Morgan racked up 12 points, 6 boards and 3 steals for Buducnost, which shot 6 of 13 from downtown (46.2%) and managed 9 steals on the back of aggressive second-half defense.

Morgan credited an extraordinary team effort for the win. “They all believed in me and I believed in them,” he said in his postgame comments. “We had to lock in and grab the rebounds. It was a very strong team spirit and that’s what makes this team special. It could have been any guy’s night and we just keep rolling.”

Besiktas was well on top for the lion’s share of the first half, but paid the price for slowing down offensively in the last few minutes of the opening period, as Buducnost turned a 29-38 deficit into a 47-45 halftime lead which galvanized a passionate home crowd. Buducnost looked the more likely winner after carving out a 70-61 advantage at the end of the third quarter but was in trouble after Vitto Brown hit some tough shots in the fourth, giving the visiting team a 77-79 lead in the home straight.

Sulaimon then stepped up as Buducnost had the last laugh, much to the delight of head coach Andrej Zakelj.

“I must congratulate the players, we had some injuries before the game but they played through the pain as they had a very good approach and energy,” he said. “We made some mistakes but that’s part of the game. This will do a lot of good for our confidence as it's our sixth win in a row (in all competitions) after a poor start to the season, but we must keep our feet on the ground.”

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Anthony Brown led the Besiktas effort as he amassed 15 points and 7 boards and Vitto Brown added 13 points, but the Turkish side committed 16 turnovers and shot a modest 10 of 27 from downtown in the wake of aggressive second-half defense from the hosts.

Besiktas head coach Dusan Alimpijevic struck a grim figure after his team fell short.

“Congrats to Buducnost, they had a good game and we also helped them a lot with our decisions on offense,” he said. “We missed some open shots in crunch time while they hit some tough, contested ones at the other end. They are well-coached and they’ve got some talented players who are good in one-on-one situations.”

The American guard came up big at crunch time to give the Montenegrin team a well-deserved win 

Turk Telekom shows no signs of slowing down after defeating Panionios Cosmoroma Travel Athens 95-67 on Tuesday in front of their home crowd. 

Turk Telekom keeps rolling as strong second half seals win over Panionios

Turk Telekom shows no signs of slowing down after defeating Panionios Cosmoroma Travel Athens 95-67 on Tuesday in front of their home crowd. Riding the wind of a winning streak, the Ankara side keeps rolling with confidence.

It all began with that turning point in Round 3, and the blue-and-whites have carried that momentum through three straight wins. Sharper defense, settled backcourt dynamics, and Michael Devoe’s growing impact have helped Telekom find its flow.

Coming off an early-season injury, Devoe has been key in the backcourt rotation.

"I think it’s our team chemistry. We all are really getting along with each other. We are just keeping building, game by game," Devoe said.

That chemistry showed up in the second half, with Devoe and Jaleen Smith standing out. Smith shook off Telekom’s first-half struggles from deep and made 6 of 10 three-pointers to finish with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Devoe ran the backcourt with poise, adding 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, feeding teammates and keeping the momentum firmly with the hosts.

After a balanced start, with both teams trading easy buckets in the first quarter, Turk Telekom turned up the intensity on defense in the second and carried a 7-point lead into halftime.

The third quarter saw a transformed Telekom step onto the court. Sharing the ball effortlessly and fixing earlier struggles from deep, Kyle Alexander dominated inside as Telekom took control of the paint. The lead quickly stretched to 30 points, and Telekom never looked back.

"Especially the effort that we gave defensively in the third quarter was the key," Coach Erdem Can explained. "We tried to keep the pace up throughout the game... It’s a very important win for us, but also it’s just one win. We need to continue with the same aggressiveness. It’s a long season, we have a lot of games."

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For Panionios, the first quarter showed flashes of promise, particularly through Keron DeShields. The matchup marked the EuroCup debut for both DeShields and Kostas Gontikas, and the Greek side was still searching for rhythm while dealing with injury issues.

DeShields contributed 17 points, while Markel Starks and Giorgos Tsalmpouris added 11 and 10, respectively, keeping Panionios competitive early on. But the second half proved much tougher. Turk Telekom’s aggressive defense forced the Greek side into struggles, with Panionios managing just 9 points in the third quarter and never finding a way back into the game.

Coach Ilias Zouros, in only his second EuroCup game as the team's head coach, reflected on the challenges his team faced.

"We had two new players in the team. They just arrived yesterday. The biggest problem for our team was we didn’t play together. This is my biggest complaint about the game of today. In the third quarter and the fourth quarter, we didn’t play as a team, we played as individuals, and this is wrong. Anyway, this game is over for us. We have to think about the next game."

In Round 7, Turk Telekom will look to carry its momentum on the road against Lietkabelis Panevezys. Panionios Athens, meanwhile, will aim for its second win of the season when it faces the London Lions.

Michael Devoe stepped up to spark the home team in the second half

Check out what the protagonists are saying ahead of Round 6 of the 2025-26 EuroCup season, and who might be missing in action.

Round 6: Pregame quotes and injury reports

## Wednesday, November 5

### U-BT Cluj-Napoca vs. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (18:00 CET)

**Mihai Silvasan, Cluj head coach**

"We’re facing a team that has changed a lot, just like we have. They kept a few of their key players from last year, and I’m referring here to Nikolic, who is their main scorer, and Stewart, who is in his third year with the team, a complete player who helps them a lot. They also have some injury problems, and they’ve recently signed a new center who will most likely make his debut against us. I believe we are ready, we want to keep up our good performances, have the right mentality, and stay very focused on what we have to do, on our own game. We’re trying to improve the aspects of our play that have caused us issues so far, especially on defense. They average fewer rebounds and points than we do, but they are better when it comes to turnovers. I think one of the keys to the game will be taking care of the ball on offense and not allowing easy baskets on fast breaks."

**Dusan Miletic, Cluj center**

"Definitely a tough game, because we play against a physical and experienced team that has been in the EuroCup for many years. I think our advantage will be the home court, for sure, and I think we’ve gained some confidence after the last games, so we need to keep the momentum. It’s really important for us to play at home, especially in this atmosphere, with this amazing crowd, where the energy is different, so it’s really important to protect the home court."

**Zvezdan Mitrovic, Cedevita Olimpija head coach**

"Cluj is a very serious team, which they’ve been proving with their performances in both competitions. Going into the game, they are the favorites. They’re a team that averages 97 points per game in the EuroCup, which says a lot. That means our defense will have to be at a very high level. We’re definitely facing a tough challenge, as they have excellent and quick players on the perimeter, and transition is one of their main weapons. It’s going to take a lot of running, defense, and fighting for rebounds. We’ll see on Wednesday how well-prepared we are for all these tasks."

**Umoja Gibson, Cedevita Olimpija guard**

"We expect a very intense game. We know that Cluj has exceptional players on the perimeter, as well as very strong ones under the basket. We need to prepare well and control the pace of the game. It’s definitely going to be an exciting matchup, and we’ll be ready for the challenge."

Dusan Miletic

### Neptunas Kleipeda vs. BAXI Manresa (18:00 CET)

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### Bahcesehir College Istanbul vs. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem (18:00 CET)

**Yonatan Alon, Jerusalem head coach**

"We have a lot of respect for Bahcesehir and how they play. Their results so far show that they are the best team in the competition. We belive in ourselves and are going to give our best, all that we can, to win this game."

### ratiopharm ulm vs. London Lions (19:00 CET)

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### Aris Thessaloniki Betsson vs. Slask Wroclaw (19:00 CET)

**Igor Milicic, Aris head coach**

"Everyone will be ready for tomorrow except for Giouzelis. We also have a few other minor issues, but they should be resolved by the time of the game. Slask has played five games in EuroCup, mostly against teams that we have also faced. It definitely won’t be an easy game for us, but it will certainly be the most important game of the season so far. We’re not thinking about the next games, our focus is entirely on tomorrow’s match. For us, every game is the most important one as we try to change the image of the team. We are fully focused and determined to turn the situation around."

**Lefteris Bochoridis, Aris guard**

"Slask is a very good team, with a quite talented and quality group of players. We don’t have the luxury to distinguish between opponents or to underestimate any team. I believe it’s a good opportunity that we have a game again so soon, as it gives us the chance to step on the court and show a different picture."

Lefteris Bochoridis

### Umana Reyer Venice vs. Veolia Towers Hamburg (20:00 CET)

**Neven Spahija, Reyer head coach**

"After the day off, we got back to work and I saw a lot of energy on the court. All the players are healthy and we have prepared well for the game against Hamburg. We are facing a team that hasn't had many wins so far, but they are very dangerous for that very reason. They play at a high pace, putting a lot of desire and intensity on the court, and they never give up. We will have to play serious basketball, with our energy and even more focus. We are ready. In the last game against Varese we won, but without playing our best basketball: we were heavily affected by the travel, but now the conditions are completely different."

**Carl Wheatle, Reyer forward**

"We have to play a tough game, a very important one for our standings, and we'll be doing it in front of our home crowd. It will probably be a hard-fought game. At this point in the season, all games are fundamental for us, especially in a week with so many back-to-back commitments. Playing at home is always important for us, so we will try to do our best to win. We want this victory both to find rhythm and consistency as a team, and, obviously, for the standings."

**Reyer injury report:** There are no injuries to report.

## Tuesday, November 4

### Turk Telekom Ankara vs. Panionios Cosmorama Travel Athens (17:00 CET)

**Ilias Zouros, Panionios head coach**

"It’s a difficult and demanding game. What we want is to show a competitive face and present a good team image, despite our absences and bad luck, against a very strong and quality opponent."

**Nate Watson, Panionios center**

"It’s a tough game against a very good team. We really want to get our first road win, and for that reason, we’re looking forward to the challenge."

**Panionios injury report:** George Papas, Michalis Lountzis and Tyler Wahl are ruled out.

Nate Watson

### Buducnost VOLI Podgorica vs. Besiktas GAIN Istanbul (19:00 CET)

**Andrej Zakelj, Buducnost head coach**

"We know who we’re up against — Besiktas is one of the favorites to win the EuroCup. Lately, they’ve been playing at a really high level: aggressive, fast, with great individual players, but also as a very well-connected team. It’s going to be a tough test for us, but also a great opportunity to show that we can compete at this level.We have a lot to improve if we want to be competitive, but we’re playing on our home court and we’ll do everything we can to surprise Besiktas. The key will be energy and fighting spirit — diving for every ball, playing tough, aggressive, and as a true team. With the support of our fans, I believe we can give our maximum and get the win."

**Rasheed Sulaimon, Buducnost guard**

"It’s a big game — two top-level teams going head-to-head. These are the kinds of games every basketball player loves to prepare for. I’m expecting, and I know we’ll have, a great crowd and an amazing atmosphere. We’ll do our best to make our fans proud, feed off their energy, and leave everything on the floor. It’s going to be a physical, high-intensity battle — two tough teams with rich histories, two great coaches, and high-level players. I believe the game will come down to the details: execution, focus, and toughness. The team that stays sharper, more physical, and more resilient will be the one that comes out on top."

Andrej Zakelj

### Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse vs. NINERS Chemnitz (19:30 CET)

**Frederic Fauthoux, Bourg head coach**

"They are very highly ranked in the German League. They are a very aggressive team defensively, with a well-structured and very athletic style of play. It will therefore be a difficult game, but it's a game we absolutely must win at home."

**Tre Mitchell, Bourg center**

"We expect a very physical game. Chemnitz is probably one of the most physical teams in the German League, so they will inevitably impose their physical style of play."

Tre Mitchell

### Dolomiti Energia Trento vs. Lietkabelis Panevezys (20:00 CET)

**Fabio Bongi, Trento assistant coach**

"It will definitely be a tough game. Playing at home can help us, but we need to recover well after the effort we put in against Virtus Bologna. We are facing a team that has made organization, both offensively and defensively, one of its trademarks. They have very talented players like Flowers and Morris, quality in every position, and they are extremely physical with great size. One of the characteristics that has distinguished them for many seasons is their ability to play well together, moving the ball consistently and having clear ideas on defense as well. It will be a demanding test, but we know how crucial it will be to stay within our system, with everyone bringing their own brick to build a strong performance in front of our fans."

**Matas Jogela, Trento forward**

"Lietkabelis is a great team, and it’s never easy to face them because they have a lot of experience, they play smart basketball, and they’re very aggressive on defense. If we want to try to win, we need to impose our game, sharing the ball to create open shots. Being aggressive on both ends of the floor will be crucial. We know how important this game is: even though we’ve only played five games so far, every single one matters, especially at home, if we want to try to reach the playoffs."

Matas Jogela

When you start the season with two straight defeats, it's very easy to lose your balance and then it all goes downhill. However, an early test in the season can also bring the best out of you, and so far that's the story of Turk Telekom Ankara in the BKT EuroCup.

Turk Telekom Ankara setting the bar high despite bad start

When you start the season with two straight defeats, it's very easy to lose your balance and then it all goes downhill.

However, an early test in the season can also bring the best out of you, and so far that's the story of [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/ttk/) in the BKT EuroCup.

After a heartbreaking home defeat to ratiopharm ulm in the first round and a road loss to Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse, the Turkish team was seemingly outmatched by two top contenders and things were not looking good.

However, three weeks later, everything has changed, with coach Erdem Can's unit beating Buducnost VOLI Podgorica at home and the duo of Dolomiti Energia Trento and the London Lions on the road.

Read more [HERE](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/1889562/turk-telekom-ankara-setting-the-bar-high-despite-bad-start/).

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After starting the season with two defeats, Turk Telekom has already turned things around and is looking like a EuroCup contender again

Panionios Cosmorama Travel announced on Monday that it has signed guard Keron DeShields and big man Kostas Gontikas for the remainder of the season. 

Panionios bolsters roster with Kostas Gontikas, Keron DeShields 

Panionios Cosmorama Travel announced on Monday that it has signed guard Keron DeShields and big man Kostas Gontikas for the remainder of the season.

DeShields (1.91 meters, 32 years old) brings experience from multiple leagues across Europe and beyond. He has suited up for teams in Italy, Hungary, Israel, Greece, Lithuania, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon as well as for the Syrian national team.

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In his previous stint in Greece, DeShields finished the 2017-18 season with Rethymno Cretan Kings. He most recently suited up for Syria at the 2025 Asia Cup, where he averaged 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists over three games in August. The veteran guard is due to make his EuroCup debut with Panionios.

Gontikas (2.06 meters, 31 years old) is a Greek international who has spent his entire professional career in Greece, spare shorts stints in Romania and Iceland. He has suited up for Panathinaikos Athens, Apollon Patras, Ifaistos Limnou, Peristeri, AEK Athens, Ionikas Nikaias, AS Karditas, Kolossos and Lavrio.

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Both players are due to make their EuroCup debuts