Arged BMSLAM Stal Ostrow stays unbeaten and advances to FIBA Eurocup final
Arged BMSLAM Stal Ostrow continued their perfect record in this season’s FIBA Europe Cup as they defeated CSM CSU Oradea 77-66 to advance to Sunday’s final.
The Polish side overturned a double-digit deficit to run out convincing winners and set up a repeat showdown with Ironi Ness Ziona from the Regular Season.
Turning point: The Romanian team Oradea was first to make their move, after an even start at 11-11, as they used a 10-0 run to take control, but their opponents hit back with an 18-3 spell across quarters to surge ahead. Arged BMSLAM Stal Ostrow took the second period 25-8 to consolidate their advantage, and they would stay in the ascendancy en route to victory.
Game hero(es): Denzel Andersson provided the early spark for Arged BMSLAM Stal, with the Swedish forward posting 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field. Trey Kell enjoyed a final flourish to finish with a game-high of 19 points along with 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
Stats don’t lie: That second quarter did the damage, with Oradea held to just eight points, having made a bright start with 24 points in the opening 10 minutes. It was a controlled display from Arged BMSLAM Stal Ostrow with just 6 turnovers in the contest as they overcame an early wobble.