EC: Cedevita Olimpija victorious
Cedevita Olimpija have grabbed their first Eurocup win of the season, by beating Darussafaka on the road in Istanbul. Meanwhile, Budućnost VOLI suffered a home defeat by Unicaja in the final seconds of the match.
Edo Muric (Photo: Cedevita Olimpija/Jurij Kodrun)
Cedevita Olimpija have not started the game in Istanbul just the way they had desired, as they have been down by 6 points after first quarter, but they have turned it completely upside down by halftime, when they were in front by 7 points. In the second half, they have managed to protect their advantage and have prevailed with the final score of 76:72. For Cedevita Olimpija, Filip Krušlin led the way in scoring with 17 points, while Mikael Hopkins added 15.
Budućnost VOLI have suffered a painful defeat by Unicaja at home in Morača Sports Hall in Podgorica. With 10 minutes remaining in the game, the home side were up by 10 points and they even entered the final 18 seconds with a 1-point lead and a possession in their hands. However, Justin Cobbs made a turnover and with 2 seconds remaining on the clock, Deon Thompson won the game for Unicaja. The final score was 82:81 in favour of the guests. For Budućnost VOLI Cobbs scored 26 points and Scott Bamforth 18.
2019/20 EuroCup Regular Season, Round 6, Group C, Wednesday, 6.11.2019:
Darussafaka Tefken – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 72:76 (25:19, 14:27, 21:17, 12:13)
Browne 17, Hamilton 12 | Krušlin 17, Hopkins 15.
Group D, Wednesday, 6.11.2019:
BUDUĆNOST VOLI – Unicaja Malaga 81:82 (23:23, 23:28, 23:14, 12:17)
Cobbs 26, Bamforth 18 | Toupane 17, Gerun 13.
Already played, Group B, Tuesday, 5.11.2019:
Partizan NIS – UMANA REYER VENEZIA 69:83 (18:21, 21:16, 9:25, 21:21)
Thomas 18, Jaramaz 9 | Watt 27, Daye 13.
