Rodions Kurucs scores five points in Baskonia 87-76 win over Olimpia

Baskonia Breaks Through in Milan Clash

Baskonia secured an 87-76 victory over Olimpia Milano on October 2,

A Decisive Closing Run

Baskonia established dominance early, sprinting to a ten-point lead by the end of the first quarter. While Olimpia Milano clawed back during the second period, the hosts carried a 44-36 advantage into the locker room. The momentum shifted in the third quarter as Milano chipped away at the deficit. The pressure culminated in a 72-72 tie inside the final ten minutes, but Baskonia answered with a decisive closing run to seal the 87-76 result.

Kurucs Provides Efficient Spark

Rodions Kurucs proved efficient during his 16 minutes on the floor. The Latvian finished with five points and five rebounds, shooting one-of-three from two-point range and one-of-two from beyond the arc. Beyond his scoring, he recorded two steals and finished with a +10 efficiency rating.

High-Scoring Contests Across Europe

The October 2 schedule delivered a flurry of high-scoring affairs. Valencia remained undefeated by defeating ASVEL 105-92, fueled by a 22-point performance from Nikola Mirotić, while NBA champion Patty Mills led all scorers with 26 points for ASVEL.

In Athens, Panathinaikos extended their perfect start with a 90-67 drubbing of Maccabi Tel Aviv, paced by 17 points from Guerschon Yabusele. Meanwhile, Partizan Belgrade edged Bayern Munich 86-84, with Luka Vildoza hitting the game-winning shot to cap his eight-point performance.

Early Season Jockeying

The competition remains intense as the standings begin to take shape. Panathinaikos, Fenerbahçe, Valencia, and Partizan Belgrade currently lead the pack, each holding a 3-0 record. Conversely, Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv are still searching for their first wins after an 0-3 start.

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