EuroCup Results: Tuesday 20 October
Road teams set the tone across Tuesday's five EuroCup contests, leaving the host sides with just two victories on the night. The most commanding display came from Aris, who dismantled Rostock 110–79 in a 31-point rout. Conversely, the evening's tightest battle saw Lietkabelis edge Balkan 64–57 in a defensive slugfest decided by a mere seven points.
Offensive fireworks peaked when Manresa hosted BC Roma, with the two sides generating 196 combined points to lead all fixtures in scoring output. The round also produced a crucial comeback win for Siauliai and an emphatic wire-to-wire home performance by Buducnost.
EuroCup scores
| Game | Score | Our pick | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan vs Lietkabelis | 57–64 | – | – |
| Turk Telekom vs Siauliai | 84–94 | – | – |
| Buducnost vs Neptunas | 104–89 | – | – |
| Rostock vs Aris | 79–110 | – | – |
| Manresa vs BC Roma | 108–88 | – | – |
Lietkabelis 64–57 Balkan
Lietkabelis secured a 64–57 away victory over Balkan thanks to disciplined defensive play throughout the night. The decisive surge arrived in the second quarter, where the visitors outscored their opponents 20–15 to establish a 33–25 advantage heading into the locker room at the break.
The visitors preserved that cushion across the second half to keep Balkan winless. A low-possession contest meant points were hard to come by, but the Lithuanian side managed the clock effectively down the stretch to close out the seven-point margin.
With this win, Lietkabelis elevate their record to 3–1, occupying 2nd place in Group D. Meanwhile, Balkan remain rooted to the bottom in 8th place at 0–4. Up next, Balkan are home to Manresa on Tue 27 Oct, while Lietkabelis travel away at Gargzdai on Sat 24 Oct.
Balkan vs Lietkabelis: full box score and prediction
Siauliai 94–84 Turk Telekom
A dominant closing frame enabled Siauliai to pull off a 94–84 road victory against Turk Telekom. The Lithuanian club found themselves trailing 45–43 at half-time before completely shifting the momentum during the second half.
The critical difference came via a 27–17 fourth-quarter burst from Siauliai, which shattered a tight game and left the hosts unable to recover. Turk Telekom struggled to match the visitors' offensive rhythm over the final ten minutes.
The result lifts Siauliai to 5th spot in Group B with an even 2–2 record, whereas Turk Telekom drop to 8th in Group B at 1–3. Turk Telekom will next play home to Denizli Basket on Sat 24 Oct, and Siauliai will head away at Neptunas on Sun 25 Oct.
Turk Telekom vs Siauliai: full box score and prediction
Buducnost 104–89 Neptunas
Buducnost relied on a blisteringly fast start to down Neptunas 104–89 on home hardwood. Setting the tempo immediately, the hosts took the opening quarter 31–22 and never looked back, widening the gap to 56–42 by the end of the second period.
Neptunas could find no answer for Buducnost's perimeter and interior balance, leaving the Montenegrin side in firm control through the remaining two frames as they comfortably surpassed the century mark.
Following the triumph, Buducnost reach 2–2 and sit 4th in Group C, while Neptunas slide to 7th in Group C with a 1–3 tally. Looking ahead, Buducnost journey away at Trento on Tue 27 Oct, and Neptunas host their next domestic game home to Siauliai on Sun 25 Oct.
Buducnost vs Neptunas: full box score and prediction
Aris 110–79 Rostock
Aris authored the most one-sided result of the day by routing Rostock 110–79 on German soil. An overpowering second quarter proved pivotal, as the Greek giants produced a 29–17 run that built a commanding 58–37 lead at the interval.
Rostock were completely outmatched on both ends of the floor, watching the deficit balloon across the second half as Aris cruised to a 31-point victory, the largest winning margin recorded on Tuesday.
Remaining flawless at 4–0, Aris sit 1st in Group A, whereas Rostock sit 7th in Group A at 1–3. Rostock's upcoming task is a trip away at Tortona on Wed 28 Oct, with Aris set to play away at Mykonos on Sat 24 Oct.
Rostock vs Aris: full box score and prediction
Manresa 108–88 BC Roma
Manresa showed sharp execution from the opening tip to defeat BC Roma 108–88 in a high-octane encounter. A 32–21 opening period provided immediate daylight for the hosts, who maintained that energy to post a 57–46 halftime advantage.
The offensive showcase continued into the second half, where both teams kept scoring freely to combine for a Tuesday-high 196 points, though Roma could never cut significantly into the deficit.
Both teams now share identical records, with Manresa advancing to 5th place in Group D at 2–2 and BC Roma holding 6th place in Group D at 2–2. Next on the schedule, Manresa will be home to San Pablo Burgos on Sat 24 Oct, and BC Roma will travel away at Varese on Sat 24 Oct.
Manresa vs BC Roma: full box score and prediction
EuroCup standings after Tuesday 20 October
| # | Team | Group | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aris | Group A | 4 | 0 |
| 1 | Basket Napoli | Group C | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | Bahcesehir Kol. | Group D | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Hapoel Jerusalem | Group A | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Tofas | Group C | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Lietkabelis | Group D | 3 | 1 |
| 1 | Venezia | Group B | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Tenerife | Group B | 2 | 1 |
Next EuroCup games
- Cluj-Napoca vs London Lions, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: Cluj-Napoca to win
- Cedevita Olimpija vs Le Mans, Wed 21 Oct, 16:30 UTC. Pick: Cedevita Olimpija to win
- Tortona vs San Pablo Burgos, Wed 21 Oct, 17:00 UTC. Pick: Tortona to win
- PAOK vs Ulm, Wed 21 Oct, 17:00 UTC. Pick: PAOK to win
- Chemnitz vs Slask Wroclaw, Wed 21 Oct, 17:00 UTC. Pick: Chemnitz to win
- JL Bourg vs Trento, Wed 21 Oct, 17:30 UTC. Pick: JL Bourg to win
- Frankfurt vs Tenerife, Wed 21 Oct, 17:30 UTC. Pick: Tenerife to win
- KK Bosna vs Bahcesehir Kol., Wed 21 Oct, 17:30 UTC. Pick: Bahcesehir Kol. to win
- Basket Napoli vs Tofas, Wed 21 Oct, 18:00 UTC. Pick: Basket Napoli to win
- Hapoel Jerusalem vs Rigas Zelli, Wed 21 Oct, 18:00 UTC. Pick: Hapoel Jerusalem to win
- Maxima Roma vs Venezia, Wed 21 Oct, 18:30 UTC. Pick: Maxima Roma to win
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