POSTED BY: Igor Obradovic
Ruben Dominguez
Spain – Montenegro 103-68
Spain dominated their game against Montenegro, securing a resounding 103-68 victory. Ruben Dominguez (195-SG-2003) led the scoring for Spain with 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Adria Rodriguez (192-G-2003) added 11 points and 5 assists. Djordjije Jovanovic (199-SG-2003) scored 20 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for Montenegro, and Fedor Zugic (196-SG-2003) recorded 16 points, converting 10 out of 12 free throws.
Estonia – Serbia 61-82
In a matchup between Estonia and Serbia, Serbia emerged victorious with a score of 82-61. Nikola Saranovic (200-F-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) led the scoring for Serbia with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Mihailo Petrovic (190-G-2003) contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds. Henri Veesaar (213-F-2004) scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Estonia, while Gregor Kuuba (200-SF-2003) added 11 points. Serbia’s strong performance in the first and fourth quarters played a crucial role in their win.
Poland – Greece 67-72
Greece secured a 72-67 victory over Poland, with Vangelis Zougris (202-C/F-2004) leading the scoring effort with 24 points and 17 rebounds, resulting in a total index rating of 34. Lefteris Mantzoukas (207-PF-2003) contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. Kuba Pisla (197-F-2004) and Piotr Winkowski (208-C-2003, agency: SPORTFORUM Agency) each scored 15 points for Poland.
Iceland – Slovenia 70-68
Iceland secured a close 70-68 victory over Slovenia. Almar Atlason (203-F-2004) led the scoring for Iceland with 27 points and 9 rebounds, followed by Orri Gunnarsson (197-SF-2003) with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Urban Klavzar (184-PG-2004) scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Slovenia, while Jaka Klobucar (199-G-2003) contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds.
Belgium – Italy 72-64
Belgium emerged victorious with a score of 72-64 in a closely contested game against Italy. Thijs De Ridder (203-F/C-2003) led the scoring for Belgium with 20 points and 11 rebounds, earning an index rating of 24. Siebe Ledegen (199-F-2003) contributed 17 points and 3 rebounds, while Xander Pintelon (208-PF-2003) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Davide Casarin (196-G-2003) scored 14 points for Italy, accompanied by Nicola Berdini (184-PG-2003) with 11 points and 6 rebounds, and Luca Vincini (203-C-2003, agency: Players Group) with 10 points and 7 rebounds.
France – Germany 80-63
France claimed an 80-63 victory over Germany. Armel Traore (203-F-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for France, while Ilias Kamardine (193-SG-2003) contributed 13 points and 3 rebounds. Michael Rataj (206-F-2003) scored 17 points for Germany, accompanied by Benjamin Schroeder (201-G/F-2003) with 14 points.
Lithuania – Croatia 86-67
Lithuania secured a convincing 86-67 win over Croatia. Liutauras Lelevicius (201-SG-2003) and Motiejus Krivas (214-C-2004) each scored 15 points for Lithuania, with Krivas also grabbing 8 rebounds. Emilis Bartninkas (202-F-2004) added 12 points. Filip Kalajzic (206-C-2003) and Duje Brala (196-F-2003, agency: AltusBasket) scored 7 points and 12 points respectively for Croatia. Lithuania’s dominant performance in the second quarter, outscoring Croatia 23-9, played a significant role in their victory.
Israel – Turkey 86-70
Israel claimed an 86-70 victory over Turkey, winning three out of four quarters. Ron Zipper (192-G-2003) scored 20 points for Israel, Ariel Isaac (197-SG-2003, agency: Avi Zilberman) recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds, and Daniel Wolf (213-F-2004) contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Samet Yigitoglu (216-C-2004) scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Turkey.
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