By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Pulling away in the fourth quarter, Bursaspor Info Yatirim remained in contention to advance through the Regular Season of the Basketball Champions League.
Defeating Rio Breogan, 77-65, in Tofas Arena staved off elimination on Wednesday.
Jordan Floyd tallied 18 points behind 6/12 field goals in the Gameday 5 contest. Michael Young Jr. followed with 13 points. Johnny Hamilton combined his ten points with nine rebounds and two blocks. French guard David Michineau added 11 points behind 7/7 field goals and dished out six assists.
Instead of being knocked out, the team guided by Jure Zdovc jumped to 2-3 in Group F matching the Spanish club but falling short of securing the tiebreaker advantage. Ahmet Can Duran and Bert Can Akin did not play, while Enes Taskiran sat out and did not suit up for the Timsahlar.
Three triples in the first quarter helped Conner Frankamp set his individual best for the 2023-24 season at 17 points but was slowed down by the hosts’ defense in the fourth quarter. Justin Anderson recorded 14 of his 18 points in the last ten minutes with a 20-point deficit cut in half. A knee injury forced Mouhamet Diouf to the sidelines alongside Toni Nakic.
Postgame press conference
In Gameday 6, the team coached by Veljko Mrsic faces Hapoel Holon and Breo welcomes defending champion Telekom Baskets Bonn in Lugo. With upcoming opponents sitting at 3-2 and open tiebreakers, all four sides can finish from first to fourth.
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