Benfica secured a spot in the Basketball Champions League regular season for the second year, defeating Norrkoping Dolphins 83–73.
In Group G, they’ll face tough competition, including 2023 runner-up Hapoel Jerusalem.
Betinho Gomes (20 points) and Terrell Carter (18 points, nine rebounds) led Benfica’s decisive fourth-period charge.
Despite a close game, the Dolphins couldn’t catch up, and Benfica dominated.
The Swedish champs made their second attempt to advance from the Qualifiers, with Felix Terins (19 points, six assists) and Marcus Tyus (17 points) standing out.
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— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) September 29, 2023