Reyer's top scorer coming into the game, center Mitchell Watt, had little to do with the team's big early leads, scoring just 4 points as the hosts went up by as many as 19 in the first half against Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana on Wednesday in Group B.
Birthday boy Watt finished strong for Reyer
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Watt, who was celebrating his 32nd birthday, came up big when his team needed him most, however. With the game tied 55-55, Watt's 4 points kept Cedevita from shooting for the lead. He would soon feed Michele Vitali for a triple that restored a double-digit lead and add 3 more points down the stretch to assure the victory. Watt led Reyer with 17 points and 7 rebounds in a performance that was worth celebrating, too, for the timeliness of his contribution.