Pako Cruz scores 23, Tofas delays Strasbourg return rally
2021-10-26T22: 28: 20 + 00: 00
2021-10-26T22: 28: 20 + 00: 00
2021-10-26T23: 49: 41 + 00: 00.
Eurohoops.net
Stefan Djordjevic
By the Eurohoops team / [email protected]
Tofas Bursa managed to overcome his ups and downs against SIG Strasbourg and seize a 76-74 road victory in Basketball Champions League. Both teams are now 2-1 in Group F.
Tofas got off to a perfect 15-0 start but the French hosts recovered at halftime (40-34) and made a full comeback after the break, taking the lead for a short time (50-49).
With a score tied at 68, three minutes to go, Elgin Cook and Pako Cruz had a 5-0 run for Tofas, which was crucial in deciding the winner. Cruz also made three of his four free throws later to seal the deal.
Cruz finished the match with 23 points on 7-13 shots while Cook followed 15 and Tomislav Zubcic with 13 points.
On the opposing side, Yannis Morin scored 14 points, Matt Mitchell 13 and John Roberson 12 points.
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