BCL: Spartak Office Shoes end their European journey

Spartak Office Shoes wrapped up their Basketball Champions League campaign on Thursday with an 84–75 road loss to Karditsa Iaponiki in Game 2 of the Play-Ins.

As in the first game, Spartak showed character after falling behind, coming back from a nine-point deficit and staying competitive throughout a game marked by frequent lead changes. However, turnovers proved decisive, as the Greek side punished Spartak’s mistakes and pulled away in the closing stretch.

Shevon Thompson posted a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while Danilo Nikolić led Spartak in scoring with 15 points. Despite the elimination, Spartak demonstrated resilience and competitiveness in both games of the series, gaining valuable experience on the European stage.

Basketball Champions League Play-In Game 2, Thursday, 9 January 2026:

KARDITSA IAPONIKI - Spartak Office Shoes 84:75 (20:25, 28:19, 10:16, 26:15)
Horchler 17, Diplaros 14 | Nikolić 15, Thompson 14.