In an exciting BKT EuroCup matchup, Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Bahcesehir 90-82 in Belgrade, ending the Turkish team’s perfect start to the season. With this result, there are no more unbeaten teams left in the competition. The game featured a fantastic scoring duel between Hapoel’s Jared Harper and Bahcesehir’s Malachi Flynn.
Despite the loss, Bahcesehir remains at the top of the Group A standings. However, Hapoel’s important victory moves them into a tie for second place, making the race for the top spot even more competitive.
⚔️ A Duel of Guards in Belgrade
The game was a showcase for two talented guards. Jared Harper led Hapoel with 27 points, while Malachi Flynn scored 28 for Bahcesehir. The contest was close until the final moments, when Hapoel put together a decisive 8-0 run in the last two minutes to secure the victory and break their opponent’s winning streak.
📈 Action Across Group A
Elsewhere in the group, Cedevita Olimpija earned a hard-fought 93-87 road win against Cluj-Napoca, with DJ Stewart contributing 17 points. Neptunas also claimed a victory, beating Manresa 100-87, thanks to an outstanding performance from James Karnik, who finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds. In other games, Aris defeated Slask 85-78 at home, and Venice secured a dominant 90-55 win over Hamburg.
🔥 A Nail-Biter in Group B
In Group B, ratiopharm Ulm won a very close game against the London Lions, 87-86. The match was tied at 69-69 with just five minutes to go before the German team pulled ahead. Nelson Weidemann was the top scorer for Ulm with 17 points, leading a balanced team effort. This win keeps Ulm in a tight battle for the top spots in the group, where they are tied with three other teams.
