By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Karsiyaka entered Game 1 of this year’s BCL Play-Ins with a difficult situation: Errick McCollum, Damien Jefferson, Jerry Boutsiele, James Webb III, and Kenan Sipahi all left the team.
Promitheas Patras was called to the easy victory despite playing on the road.
If the 81-77 win actually came, it wasn’t easy at all as Daron Russell had the ball to tie things up and extend to overtime.
On the Greek side, Michail Lountzis did it all with 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists; Isaiah Reese led the team in scoring with 13 points.
DeWayne’s brother finished with 15 points and 8 assists, while the surprising Thomas Akyazili led his team in scoring with 18 points.
Promitheas now needs a win at home in Game 2 to sweep the opponents and make it to Group I of the Round of 16, where they would meet FIT/One Wurzburg Baskets, AEK Betsson BC, and the winner of the series between Bertram Derthona Basket and Peristeri Domino’s.
Post-game press conference:
PHOTO CREDIT: Basketball Champions League