Dominating John Roberson sends Strasbourg to a big win
By Johnny Askounis / [email protected]
SIG Strasbourg, in control most of the time, did the job on the road, 83-77, against Filou Oostende in the second Monday “match of the week” of the Basketball Champions League.
Explosive playmaker John Roberson recorded all of his 20 points after the break, also had six assists in the regular season game Gameday 2. DeAndre Lansdowne shot 14 points and Yannis Morin followed with 13 points at Versluys Dome .
Additional contribution from Jaromir Bohacik with 11 points and Matt Mitchell with 10 points. Returning from injury, Ike Udanoh scored nine points, seven rebounds and three assists. Injured, Jarell Eddie was absent.
Lassi Tuovi’s side, 0-2 in Betclic Elite LNB Pro A, improved to 2-0 in Group F. W was the sixth in BCL’s seven games against Ostend.
After a serious knee injury for Brandon McCoy, who is expected to be out for several months, the hosts took an early 12-6 lead, but from then on they mostly caught up. Multiple return attempts were repelled by the French side, benefiting from a dominant display on the boards with 39 rebounds in total, including a key effort of 14 offensives.
The team led by Dario Gjergja, 5-0 in the betFirst BNXT League, is now 0-2 in the Champions League. Game-high Pierre-Antoine Gillet’s 21 points were wasted, as was Levi Randolph scoring 17 points, off a whirlwind start with nine points in the first quarter.
Matchday three of Group F will see Strasbourg at home against Tofas Bursa and Ostend at Kalev / Cramo on 26 October.
Post-match press conference:
Monday’s first “Game of the Week” saw back-to-back champion Hereda San Pablo Burgos beat Besiktas Icrypex.
Photo credit: Basketball Champions League
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