MIES (Switzerland) - The opening night of Season 11 of the Basketball Champions League featured thrilling contests, with three home teams earning significant victories. The highlights included a dominant performance from SIG Strasbourg, who secured a 100-62 win against Legia Warszawa in their return to the tournament after three years.
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Abdoulaye N'Doye delivered a standout performance for Strasbourg, recording 15 points, 10 assists, and 5 steals in just under 25 minutes, marking a historic achievement in the league. Ben Gregg emphasized the importance of making a strong impression in their first BCL game in a long time. Strasbourg excelled statistically, assisting 24 times compared to Legia's 11 and forcing 21 turnovers.
In another notable game, Pallacanestro Reggiana marked their return with an 82-65 victory over BK KVIS Pardubice, relying on strong defensive plays and offensive power inside the paint. Jaylen Barford led Reggiana with 23 points, while the team dominated the paint 46-20. Despite the loss, Pardubice showed potential, with Joe Bryant contributing 13 points.
Surne Bilbao also made an impressive start, defeating Igokea m:tel 92-79. They showcased their depth, with all 11 players who took the court scoring at least once. Bastien Vautier stood out with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Ignacio Stefanovic added 17 points for Igokea in the loss.
Finally, Asisa Joventut secured their first win of the season by overcoming Bnei Herzliya 86-75. Emir Sulejmanovic shone with 20 points and 7 rebounds in just over 17 minutes, adding to Joventut's momentum after their recent Spanish Supercup triumph. D.J. Brewton III matched Sulejmanovic with 20 points for Bnei Herzliya.