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Cyprus Suffers Historic Basketball Defeat, Crushed by Croatia by 73 Points
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Cyprus Suffers Historic Basketball Defeat, Crushed by Croatia by 73 Points

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cyprus's national basketball team suffered a historic defeat, losing to Croatia 123-50 in a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier.
  • Croatia dominated the game from the start, leading by 23 points after the first quarter and extending their lead to 33 by halftime.
  • Dario ล ariฤ‡ recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Mario Hezonja achieved a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists for Croatia.

Cyprus's national basketball team endured a crushing defeat, one of the worst in its history, falling to a dominant Croatia 123-50 in a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier held in Limassol. The Cypriot team, led by Antonis Konstantindis, proved unable to withstand the relentless pace set by the visitors. Croatia established a commanding lead early, finishing the first quarter up by 23 points. By halftime, the deficit had grown to 33 points, and Croatia maintained its intensity throughout the second half. Dario ล ariฤ‡ was a standout performer for Croatia, achieving a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. He was joined by Mario Hezonja, who delivered an impressive triple-double, scoring 11 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 12 assists. The quarter scores were 12-35, 26-59, 36-92, and the final 50-123.

Cyprus suffered one of the biggest defeats in its history, being thrashed by the mighty Croatia 123-50.

โ€” Ta NeaThe article's summary of the game's outcome.
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