Four players set career highs as Reyer crushes Slask to keep its hot streak alive
Career nights fuel Reyer’s dominant victory over Slask
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Umana Reyer Venice’s red-hot form shows no signs of cooling off. The Italian side cruised past Slask Wroclaw 103–76 at the Palasport Taliercio on Wednesday night, dominating from tip to buzzer and claiming its fifth consecutive victory in the BKT EuroCup. The result not only solidifies its push for second place in Group A but also sends a clear signal to the rest of the field: Reyer is playing high-level basketball.
“I’d like to congratulate our team and give credit to the players for an amazing game,” said head coach Neven Spahija afterward. “This team is playing great basketball, no matter who’s in the rotation, whether they come from the bench or start the game.”
The numbers leave little room for debate. Reyer pulled down 51 rebounds — its second-best total ever in EuroCup action — and dished out 31 assists distributed among nine players, highlighting their unselfish approach. Altogether, Reyer posted a team PIR of 141, with four players registering career highs in efficiency.
Chris Horton and Denzel Valentine led the early onslaught, taking control on both ends of the floor. Horton put up a first-half double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Valentine added 12 points and 9 boards. They finished the game with PIRs of 27 and 24, respectively, both personal bests.
“I feel good. I think we’re turning the page in the EuroCup,” Horton reflected. “We were really collective tonight, especially defensively. Allowing just 76 points is huge for any team. We dropped the ball a couple of days ago, so we wanted to come out here and fix that — and I think we did.”
Their impact was matched by Chris Wheatle, who turned in a season-defining performance. The British forward led all players with a PIR of 29, fueled by 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, showcasing his versatility and control. Off the bench, local favorite Alessandro Lever gave the home fans plenty to cheer about with 19 points in just 16 minutes, including 3 triples and several key plays that drew one of the loudest ovations of the evening.
Spahija used all 11 players on his roster, and all except Giovanni De Nicolao and Giga Janelidze found the scoreboard. Even more impressively, every player finished with a positive PIR — contributing to an extraordinary collective total of 141, a +78 differential over Slask, which highlighted Reyer's dominance.
“I think we played as a team, all together,” Spahija said. “I give credit to the team job. These players are working hard, and they want to play together. Chemistry is the most important thing for a basketball team.”
That chemistry is precisely what’s turning Reyer into one of the EuroCup’s hottest teams. Tuesday’s emphatic win extended its winning streak to five and confirmed what many around the league are beginning to sense: Reyer isn’t just winning; it's making a statement.
