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PAOK takes advantage in the final series!
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PAOK takes advantage in the final series!

From Cumhuriyet · (1d ago) Turkish Positive tone

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • PAOK defeated Surne Bilbao Basket 79-73 in the first leg of the FIBA European Cup final.
  • The Greek team held a lead throughout the game, finishing the first quarter 16-13 and halftime 43-35.
  • The second leg, determining the champion, will be played in Spain on Wednesday.

The PAOK basketball team has taken a significant advantage in the FIBA European Cup final series by securing a 79-73 victory over Spain's Surne Bilbao Basket in the first leg. Playing on their home court at the PAOK Sports Arena, the Greek team demonstrated strong performance, leading from the early stages of the game. They concluded the first quarter with a 16-13 lead and extended their advantage to 43-35 by halftime. Maintaining their dominance in the second half, PAOK entered the final quarter with a 60-53 lead and ultimately sealed the win with the 79-73 scoreline. Patrick Beverley was instrumental in PAOK's success, scoring 24 points, while Justin Jaworski also contributed 24 points for the visiting team, though it wasn't enough to secure a victory. The decisive second leg is scheduled to take place in Spain on Wednesday, where the champion will be crowned. This win marks a crucial step for PAOK in their pursuit of the European Cup title.

PAOK, who hosted the match at PAOK Sports Arena, finished the first quarter with a 16-13 lead and went into halftime with a 43-35 advantage.

Describes the game's progression and PAOK's lead.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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