AEK Athens continued their winning streak in the Basketball Champions League, securing a convincing 95-64 victory over VEF Riga. Although the game was tied at halftime, a massive performance in the third quarter sealed the deal for the home team.
💥 A Tale of Two Halves
The match was a close contest in the first half, with both teams heading into the break tied at 41-41. However, AEK came out with incredible energy after halftime, completely dominating the third quarter with a 24-7 run. This surge created a lead that Riga could not overcome, allowing AEK to cruise to a comfortable win.
🌟 Standout Performances
Frank Bartley was the star for AEK, leading the team with an excellent 23 points and four assists. He received strong support from Chris Silva, who nearly had a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. RaiQuan Gray also contributed 10 points. For Riga, Kristaps Kilps and Ilya Sidorov were the top scorers, each putting up 13 points.
📊 What This Means for Both Teams
With this victory, AEK maintains its perfect record in the competition, improving to 4-0. They will look to continue their winning ways in their next home game. In contrast, Riga remains winless at 0-4 and will be hoping to secure their first victory in their upcoming match.
