The BKT EuroCup season started with a bang, as visiting teams won three out of the four opening day matches. Fans were treated to high-scoring games and a nail-biting finish, setting an exciting tone for the tournament ahead. This strong showing from away teams suggests that home-court advantage might not be as decisive this season, as many clubs are coming in prepared and focused right from the start.
🏠 Slask Wroclaw Stands Firm at Home
In a night dominated by visitors, Slask Wroclaw was the only home team to secure a win. They successfully defended their court by defeating Neptunas Klaipeda 95-85. The victory was powered by a strong performance from Kadre Gray, who led the scoring for his team with an impressive 21 points.
💪 Visitors Show Their Strength
Hapoel Jerusalem made a powerful statement by beating Hamburg Towers 100-85. They pulled away in the final quarter with a balanced team effort, where five players scored in double digits, led by Khadeen Carrington’s 19 points. Similarly, Ulm earned a tough 96-93 away victory against Turk Telekom in Ankara. Despite a late push from the home team, Ulm maintained control for most of the game, with Mark Smith being a key player with 23 points and seven assists.
😮 Aris BC Edges Out Venice in a Thriller
The most dramatic game of the night saw Aris BC narrowly defeat Umana Reyes Venice 85-81. The match went down to the wire, with Venice’s Ky Bowman getting two chances to change the outcome in the final seconds. He first missed a three-pointer that could have won the game, and after grabbing the rebound, he missed a second shot that would have tied it. Aris BC held on for the hard-fought win, celebrating with their traveling fans as Bryce Jones led all scorers with an outstanding 26 points.
