Manchester Basketball fell 112–71 to Biotekno Körfez Basket in the FIBA Europe Cup.
MCR made the trip to Turkey to face Biotekno Körfez Basket in their second FIBA Europe Cup game. The team was led in scoring by Luke Nelson, who recorded 14 points and four assists, and Brandon Mitchell-Day, who also scored 14 points and grabbed four rebounds.
Biotekno Körfez started strongly, taking an 8–2 lead, anchored by Oscar Cluff scoring six straight points. However, Manchester responded with a 9–0 run of their own, bringing them straight back into contention. The first quarter remained a close battle before Biotekno Körfez built a lead in the final two minutes, finishing the quarter ahead 25–17.
The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with both teams exchanging baskets early on before runs of unanswered points saw the hosts break away, extending their eight-point lead to 13. Biotekno Körfez Basket led 53–40 at half-time.
The third quarter saw Biotekno Körfez stretch their lead further, outscoring Manchester 29–18 as Johnny Davis and Boo Buie repeatedly got to the rim. Manchester kept fighting through Chandler Piggé’s three-pointer and Brandon Mitchell-Day’s work inside, but a 16–2 run from Körfez midway through the quarter pushed the lead out of reach. The hosts took an 82–58 lead into the final quarter.
MCR showed some early fight in the fourth quarter, with Mitchell-Day and Thompson scoring, but Biotekno Körfez outscored MCR, extending their advantage further. The game ended with Biotekno Körfez Basket claiming a 112–71 victory over Manchester Basketball.
Manchester Basketball are back in action on Friday, 23 October, away against the Leicester Riders before returning to the NBPC on Wednesday, 28 October, to face BC Kalev EST in the FIBA Europe Cup. Tickets are available now!
Manchester Basketball fell 112–71 to Biotekno Körfez Basket in the FIBA Europe Cup.
MCR made the trip to Turkey to face Biotekno Körfez Basket in their second FIBA Europe Cup game. The team was led in scoring by Luke Nelson, who recorded 14 points and four assists, and Brandon Mitchell-Day, who also scored 14 points and grabbed four rebounds.
Biotekno Körfez started strongly, taking an 8–2 lead, anchored by Oscar Cluff scoring six straight points. However, Manchester responded with a 9–0 run of their own, bringing them straight back into contention. The first quarter remained a close battle before Biotekno Körfez built a lead in the final two minutes, finishing the quarter ahead 25–17.
The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with both teams exchanging baskets early on before runs of unanswered points saw the hosts break away, extending their eight-point lead to 13. Biotekno Körfez Basket led 53–40 at half-time.
The third quarter saw Biotekno Körfez stretch their lead further, outscoring Manchester 29–18 as Johnny Davis and Boo Buie repeatedly got to the rim. Manchester kept fighting through Chandler Piggé’s three-pointer and Brandon Mitchell-Day’s work inside, but a 16–2 run from Körfez midway through the quarter pushed the lead out of reach. The hosts took an 82–58 lead into the final quarter.
MCR showed some early fight in the fourth quarter, with Mitchell-Day and Thompson scoring, but Biotekno Körfez outscored MCR, extending their advantage further. The game ended with Biotekno Körfez Basket claiming a 112–71 victory over Manchester Basketball.
Manchester Basketball are back in action on Friday, 23 October, away against the Leicester Riders before returning to the NBPC on Wednesday, 28 October, to face BC Kalev EST in the FIBA Europe Cup. Tickets are available now!
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