La Laguna Tenerife triumphed over Romanian champions U-BT Cluj Napoca with a compelling 113-73 victory, focusing on the game while mourning the recent loss of CD Tenerife footballer Jesús de Miguel.
All twelve registered players scored, with six achieving double-digit ratings. Under coach Jaka Lakovic’s guidance, the team displayed excellent defensive skills, steadily increasing their lead thanks to a remarkable shooting night from long range, hitting 17 of 31 three-pointers.
Despite missing key players due to injury—Happ, López-Arostegui, and Giedraitis—the aurinegro team secured a decisive win. This result strengthens their position at the top of Eurocup Group B, now placed two wins ahead of their closest rivals.
From the outset, the team was fully engaged on both ends of the court. Strong defensive rebounding limited their opponents’ strengths, paving the way for confident and accurate attacks. Kyle Guy quickly helped establish a significant lead, with scores hitting 14-6, 17-8, and 20-10. Meanwhile, Gio Shermadini made his presence known in the paint.
The second unit continued the momentum, with Vince Hunter contributing a memorable dunk and Jaime Fernández showcasing his offensive prowess, extending the lead to 39-21 by halftime. TJ Bamba added more points with three-pointers and a key block to wrap up the quarter, as the team went into the break ahead 59-41.
After the interval, Tenerife maintained its remarkable performance, completely overwhelming the visitors. Gio’s stats soared, and Jaime excelled from beyond the arc. Contributions from Wes Van Beck and Marcelinho Huertas further solidified their dominance.
With plenty of playing time for Tim Abromaitis and Héctor Alderete, the Canarians secured a comfortable victory, their fifth in six Eurocup games, reinforcing their top position.
