FIBA Europe Cup Results: Tuesday 20 October
Hosts enjoyed an unblemished evening across the FIBA Europe Cup on Tuesday 20 October, sweeping all six contests. Basquet Girona supplied the day's headline margin by brushing aside Zielona Gora 109–68, while Chalon/Saone and Valmiera Glass Via combined for 186 points in the highest-scoring duel on the slate.
Drama peaked on the Greek island as Mykonos clung to an 86–84 victory against Lok. Plovdiv, marking the sole match of the session decided by a single possession.
FIBA Europe Cup scores
| Game | Score | Our pick | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos vs Lok. Plovdiv | 86–84 | – | – |
| Wurzburg vs MZT Skopje | 87–73 | – | – |
| Nancy vs Nitra Blue Wings | 99–60 | – | – |
| Basquet Girona vs Zielona Gora | 109–68 | – | – |
| Chalon/Saone vs Valmiera Glass Via | 109–77 | – | – |
| Oostende vs Dinamo Bucharest | 84–80 | – | – |
Mykonos 86–84 Lok. Plovdiv
The visiting Bulgarian side took a slight 36–35 lead into the locker room, but Mykonos mounted a second-half response to secure an 86–84 win. The decisive push materialized in the fourth quarter, with the hosts taking the frame 26–24 to cross the line.
With three wins from three games, Mykonos climb to the summit of Group H, whereas Lok. Plovdiv drop to third place with a 1–2 record.
On Sat 24 Oct, Mykonos remain on their home floor for a domestic clash with home to Aris. Lok. Plovdiv will look to rebound on Wed 28 Oct when they go home to Fribourg Olympic.
Mykonos vs Lok. Plovdiv: full box score and prediction
Wurzburg 87–73 MZT Skopje
A second-quarter surge propelled Wurzburg past MZT Skopje in an 87–73 outcome. The hosts outscored the visitors 28–22 in that period, establishing a 49–43 cushion at the midway mark that they did not relinquish.
The result lifts Wurzburg to third spot in Group E with a 1–2 standing. Conversely, MZT Skopje remain winless through three rounds, sitting bottom in fifth place at 0–3.
Up next, Wurzburg host another European engagement home to Dziki Warszawa on Wed 28 Oct, while MZT Skopje return home to play home to AEK Larnaca on Tue 27 Oct.
Wurzburg vs MZT Skopje: full box score and prediction
Nancy 99–60 Nitra Blue Wings
A total offensive unraveling by the visitors after the interval enabled Nancy to cruise to a 99–60 blowout against Nitra Blue Wings. Nancy led comfortably 46–27 at half-time before completely taking over with a 29–13 third quarter.
Unbeaten at 3–0, Nancy sit in first place in Group D. The defeat leaves Nitra Blue Wings in fifth spot at 0–3.
Nancy turn to league action on Sun 25 Oct as they head away at Lyon-Villeurbanne. Nitra Blue Wings will pursue their first continental victory home to Parnu on Wed 28 Oct.
Nancy vs Nitra Blue Wings: full box score and prediction
Basquet Girona 109–68 Zielona Gora
An explosive start set the tone in Spain as Basquet Girona produced the day's most lopsided result, crushing Zielona Gora 109–68. Girona stormed to a 30–16 opening period and expanded the gap to 57–29 by the break.
The Spanish outfit maintains a perfect 3–0 record to hold first place in Group B. Zielona Gora slide down to fourth position in the group with a 1–2 record following the 41-point loss.
Basquet Girona stay home on Sun 25 Oct for an ACB fixture home to Joventut Badalona. Zielona Gora resume domestic play on Sat 24 Oct home to Anwil Wloclawek.
Basquet Girona vs Zielona Gora: full box score and prediction
Chalon/Saone 109–77 Valmiera Glass Via
Chalon/Saone overpowered Valmiera Glass Via in a 109–77 victory that produced the highest collective scoreline of the round. The French side commanded a 57–45 lead through two quarters and sealed the outcome by winning the final period 24–13.
The triumph pushes Chalon/Saone to the top of Group F with a 2–1 mark, edging them ahead of Valmiera Glass Via, who slip to second at 1–2.
Chalon/Saone will play in the French championship on Sat 24 Oct home to Strasbourg. Valmiera Glass Via remain in FIBA Europe Cup action on Wed 28 Oct, playing home to Korfez Basket.
Chalon/Saone vs Valmiera Glass Via: full box score and prediction
Oostende 84–80 Dinamo Bucharest
Oostende fought off Dinamo Bucharest 84–80 after an evenly matched opening twenty minutes that stood at 36–36. The Belgian team broke away down the stretch, taking the fourth quarter 30–22 to protect their court.
Oostende improve to 2–1, elevating them to second position in Group B, while Dinamo Bucharest drop to third with a 1–2 record.
For their next fixture on Wed 28 Oct, Oostende travel away at Zielona Gora. Dinamo Bucharest are scheduled to take the court on Tue 27 Oct home to Levice.
Oostende vs Dinamo Bucharest: full box score and prediction
FIBA Europe Cup standings after Tuesday 20 October
| # | Team | Group | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trier | Group A | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Basquet Girona | Group B | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | Esenler Erokspor | Group C | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Nancy | Group D | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | Dziki Warszawa | Group E | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Benfica | Group G | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | Mykonos | Group H | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Kolossos Rhodes | Group C | 2 | 0 |
Full FIBA Europe Cup standings
Next FIBA Europe Cup games
- Esenler Erokspor vs SCM Craiova, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: Esenler Erokspor to win
- Keravnos vs Szczecin, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: Szczecin to win
- AEK Larnaca vs Tartu Ulikool, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: AEK Larnaca to win
- Sporting CP vs Kolossos Rhodes, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: Sporting CP to win
- CSM Oradea vs VEF Riga, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: CSM Oradea to win
- Promitheas vs Batumi, Wed 21 Oct, 16:00 UTC. Pick: Promitheas to win
- BC Kalev/Cramo vs Bashkimi, Wed 21 Oct, 16:30 UTC. Pick: BC Kalev/Cramo to win
- Trepca vs Opava, Wed 21 Oct, 16:30 UTC. Pick: Trepca to win
- Korfez Basket vs Manchester Basketball, Wed 21 Oct, 16:30 UTC. Pick: Korfez Basket to win
- Bakken Bears vs Absheron Lions, Wed 21 Oct, 16:30 UTC. Pick: Bakken Bears to win
- Iraklis vs Dziki Warszawa, Wed 21 Oct, 16:30 UTC. Pick: Dziki Warszawa to win
- Trier vs Split, Wed 21 Oct, 18:00 UTC. Pick: Trier to win
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