AEK became the first team to reach three figures in this season's FIBA Champions League when they beat EB Pau-Lacq-Orthez 102-82 in their Group B opener, while Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem showed their teeth on the road.
Keith Langford starred for the Athens outfit, amassing 27 points as Jonas Maciulis weighed in with 17. Matt Mobley's 25, including four of seven from three-point shooting, was in vain for EB Pau-Lacq-Orthez.
A third-quarter burst of 18-8 proved pivotal for Hapoel against Teksut Bandirma in Turkey and they hung on to win 73-69 as the hosts battled back in a thrilling finish.
Dyshawn Pierre was Dinamo Sassari's hero as he sunk two free-throws with 2.9 seconds remaining to seal a 79-78 win against Lietkabelis. It meant Pierre capped a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds in style.
San Pablo Burgos were 11 points adrift at one stage before turning their game against Antwerp Giants on its head.
Goran Huskic led the way with 19 points for the Spanish newcomers, who were better to the tune of 21 during the third and four quarters to win 90-76.
Telekom Baskets Bonn followed their domestic win over Bayern Munich by beating Casademont Zaragoza 85-71, while Ryan Toolson starred in the closing stages for Manresa to see off Torun 85-81.
There were comfortable wins for Nymburk and Dijon over Bamberg and tournament debutants Falco Szombathely respectively.
@AEKBCgr knocked down 15-of-31 shots from beyond the arc, giving Pau-Lacq-Orthez a warm welcome to the competition! #BasketballCL pic.twitter.com/lWy0dAPwhi
— Basketball Champions League (@BasketballCL) October 16, 2019
2024 @ Gameon