NEWSPanionios wrapped up their Group G EuroCup first-phase campaign with a convincing 88-70 triumph at the expense of group whipping boys PBC CSKA Sofia.
The Bulgarians looked set to exit on high after gaining the upper hand in the first half which they took 43-39 with some exciting basketball. |
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Turk Telekom survived a battle against host PBC CSKA Sofia to take their EuroCup record to 4-1 with a 79-75 win that went virtually to the buzzer.
CSKA, with only one win, traded the lead with the Turkish-based club for much of the game but in the end were undone by a seven-point run in the final quarter. |
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More HeadlinesStanislav Makshantsev poured in 23 points and Alexey Zozulin had a season-high 17 points and eight rebounds as Ural Great pulled away from PBC CSKA Sofia in the second half for a 93-79 triumph.
The outcome has left the Russian side third in Group G with two wins in four games - level on six points with Panionios (2-2) who were beaten at leaders Turk Telekom (3-1). |
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PBC CSKA Sofia proved on Wednesday they are not just making up the numbers in the EuroCup by winning a thrilling overtime contest at home against previously unbeaten Panionios.
The Bulgarians suffered defeats in their opening two Group G games, falling at home to Ural Great Perm and away to Turk Telekom, but they prevailed 86-83 over the visitors from Greece. |
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THE ARENA| Hristo Botev Hall | Address:
Studentskigzad - Hristo Botev Hall, 1000 Sofia, BUL Capacity: 1650
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| Universiada Hall | Address:
2, Shipchenski prohod Blvd., 1113 Sofia, BUL Tel: +359 (2) 970 59 13 Fax: +359 (2) 971 24 80 Capacity: 3000
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ADMINISTRATIONOfficeAddress:
22, Zlaten Rog str., Off. 4, 1407 Sofia, BUL Tel.:
+359 (2) 962 44 20 Fax:
+359 (2) 962 44 20 Email:
lubodonchev@cskabasket.org Web:
www.cskabasket.net
StaffPresident: Vladimir Fedyaev General Manager: Emil Cohen
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