Look back at all the action in Round 16 of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season by checking out the best photos of the week! 

Top 10 photos from Round 16

Look back at all the action from Round 16 of the 2024-25 BKT EuroCup season by checking out the best photos of the week! 

He had an ACL injury, the second in his career


Gran Canaria: Alocen, out for the season 

Dreamland Gran Canaria playmaker Carlos Alocen is set to miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL in his right knee. Alocen (1.94 meters, 24 years old) got injury early in the second quarter of his team's BKT EuroCup game against Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius. Alocen had a similar injury in his left knee back in 2020, playing for Real Madrid, which had him sidelined for the best part of two years: it took him 651 days to return to a basketball court. Alocen averaged 5.5 points and 3.1 assists in 16 EuroCup games this season.

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">📝 Carlos Alocén sufre una rotura del ligamento cruzado.<br><br>▪ El jugador cayó lesionado de su rodilla derecha en el partido del miércoles. Fuerza, Carlos. Volverás mejor, volverás más fuerte.<br><br>¡Estamos contigo! ➡ <a href="https://t.co/b2J8RzJoOH">https://t.co/b2J8RzJoOH</a> <a href="https://t.co/LOVWseJJMx">pic.twitter.com/LOVWseJJMx</a></p>&mdash; Dreamland Gran Canaria (@GranCanariaCB) <a href="https://twitter.com/GranCanariaCB/status/1882730361505095950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Gran Canaria: Alocen out for the season 

Umana Reyer Venice remained in the fight to qualify for the playoffs from Group B with a narrow 76-75 home win over Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem in Round 16 of the BKT EuroCup on Wednesday night.

A (missed) shot that changed this EuroCup season

[Umana Reyer Venice](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/umana-reyer-venice/roster/vnc/?season=2024-25) remained in the fight to qualify for the playoffs from Group B with [a narrow 76-75 home win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/mfiondu-kabengele-lifts-reyer-past-jerusalem-76-75/) over [Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/hapoel-jerusalem/roster/jer/?season=2024-25) in Round 16 on Wednesday night.

After Reyer's win and other Round 16 results, there are now five teams with 9-7 records in Group B: [Turk Telekom Ankara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/turk-telekom-ankara/roster/ttk/?season=2024-25), [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/roster/clu/?season=2024-25), [Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/jl-bourg-en-bresse/roster/bou/?season=2024-25), Reyer and Jerusalem. Reyer faces a critical battle against Turk Telekom next week, as it has the tie-break disadvantage against all of its other direct opponents, being 0-2 against Cluj and 1-1 with negative point differentials against everybody else with a 9-7 record. Reyer claimed [a 75-67 home win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/gritty-reyer-grinds-out-a-lifeline-win-over-turk-telekom-75-67/) in Round 8 against Turk Telekom, so it arguably could be the biggest game of the season for Coach Neven Spahija's team.

Added to its big tie-break advantage over Reyer (1-1, + 27), Jerusalem is in a good situation against Cluj (1-1, +4) but still has to play on the road at Bourg and at home against Turk Telekom. On the flip side, Jerusalem beat these two teams earlier this season. Only one thing is certain in this mathematical nightmare: 11 wins will get you into the playoffs from Group B, meaning the aforementioned quintet all have their destinies in their own hands. 

Reyer vs. Jerusalem: final seconds

The game between Reyer and Jerusalem came down to the final seconds and re-shaped the playoff fight in Group B. Jerusalem called timeout with 22.8 seconds left and Reyer leading 76-75. The visitors put the ball in [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/)'s hands, and this season's EuroCup top scorer attacked the rim, trying to get a game-winning layup. Harper's block was blocked by [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mfiondu-kabengele/012796/) off the glass, right into [Khadeem Carrington](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/khadeen-carrington/008912/)'s hands.

Carrington had a terrific game until that point, slashing to the rim for easy points and making many mid-range shots. After a quick bounce, Carrington had a better look but [Tyler Ennis](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/tyler-ennis/008858/) had time to contest the shot, which hit the rim almost at the buzzer. If Harper or Carrington had scored, Reyer would have been 8-8 and with most tie-breaks lost, while Jerusalem would have gone up to 10-6 and into the next round.

Game Videos

Jerusalem finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds, reaching that mark for the third time this season. It took 15 more field goal attempts than its opponent and 7 more free throw attempts, too. The visitors made only 24 of 50 two-pointers (48%) and 4 of 24 shots from beyond the arc (16.7%). Reyer's better percentages (63.2% 2FG, 26.3% 3FG) paid off down the stretch.

"Amazing! We made a lot of mistakes in the end, which I'm a little sad about, but we'll look at the film and get better about it," Kabengele said after the game. "Guys stay together, we were resilient and got stops, and that's all that matters. Sometimes in the game, things will come your way. It's all about who you are so I think we showed who we are in the end."

And now, almost anything can happen in the next two weeks, with one notable exception. One of those 9-7 teams will be going home. 

Game News

If Khadeem Carrington had converted a layup for Jerusalem in the dying seconds on Wednesday, the Group B playoff picture would look a lot different

Umana Reyer Venice v Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (2025-01-22T19:45:00.000Z)

A dominant individual performance in a winning effort allowed DJ Seeley of U-BT Cluj-Napoca to earn Round 16 MVP honors with a PIR of 33, the highest of any player in this round and a new personal-best mark.

Round 16 MVP: DJ Seeley, U-BT Cluj-Napoca

A dominant individual performance in a winning effort allowed [DJ Seeley](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dennis-seeley/004862/) of [U-BT Cluj-Napoca](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/u-bt-cluj-napoca/clu/) to earn Round 16 MVP honors with a PIR of 33, the highest of any player in this round and a new personal-best mark.

Seeley led Cluj to a crucial 94-81 home victory over Turk Telekom Ankara. He finished the game with a career-high 31 points on 3-of-5 two-pointers, 8-of-9 three-pointers and 1-of-1 free throws, while he also had 1 assist, 1 steal and 5 fouls drawn for a PIR of 33. This is the second time that Seeley has secured MVP of the Round honors, having previously done so with Dreanland Gran Canaria in Game 2 of the 2016 semifinals. He is the fourth Cluj player to earn his honor, after Karel Guzman, Emanuel Cate and Zavier Simpson.

[Marek Blazevic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/marek-blazevic/008186/) of Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius had a PIR of 32 in his team's 88-76 home win over Gran Canaria. Blazevic had 27 points on 7-of-12 two-pointers and 13-of-13 free throws, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 8 fouls drawn. 

His teammate [Andrew Andrews](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/andrew-andrews/011248/) amassed a PIR of 31 in that same game. He had 25 points on 3-of-3 two-pointers, 3-of-8 three-pointers and 10 of 10 free throws, adding 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 6 fouls drawn. It is the first time in EuroCup history that two teammates have made 10 free throws apiece in a game without a single miss. 

[Djordje Gagic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/dorde-gagic/004229/) of 7Bet-Lietkabelis Panevezys had a PIR of 30 and Cluj’s [Zavier Simpson](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/zavier-simpson/013302/) amassed a PIR of 29 to complete the top individual performances in Round 16. Gagic posted 27 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, while Simpson amassed 21 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals.

### Individual highs: Darious Moten, Trefl, 5 blocks

DJ Seeley of Cluj led all scorers in Round 16 with 31 points. [Jared Harper](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jared-harper/011970/) of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem is the competition's top scorer with 22.3 points per game.

[Kur Kuath](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kur-kuath/013313/) of Veolia Towers Hamburg pulled down 11 rebounds, more than anyone in Round 16. [Mfiondu Kabengele](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mfiondu-kabengele/012796/) ranks first overall with 9.3 boards per night.

Zavier Simpson of Cluj and [Anthony Cowan](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/anthony-cowan-jr/012003/) of Wolves were the only players to reach double digits in assists with 10 apiece. Simpson is also the overall leader with 7.2 assists per game. 

[Berk Ugurlu](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/berk-ugurlu/003783/) of Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul collected 4 steals in this round. [Andrew Albicy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/andrew-albicy/003425/) of Dreamland Gran Canaria ranks first overall with 2.1 per night.

[Darious Moten](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/darious-moten/013516/) of Trefl Sopot had 5 blocks in Round 16. [Kyle Alexander](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/kyle-alexander/011973/) of Turk Telekom leads the 2024-25 EuroCup in blocks with 2.3 per game.

Simpson (21 points, 10 assists) and Kuath (14 points, 11 rebounds) were the only players to register a double-double in this round.

This is the second time he has earned MVP of the Round honors in his career

Congratulations to Branislav Popadic, our 16th winner in the 2024-25 EuroCup Fantasy Challenge! Branislav's team, 'Loza2Land', posted a score of 216.25.

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge: Round 16 winner

Congratulations to Branislav Popadic, our 16th winner in the 2024-25 [EuroCup Fantasy Challenge](https://euroleaguefantasy.euroleaguebasketball.net/)! Branislav's team, 'Loza2Land', posted a score of 216.25.

Branislav had the following starting lineup: Zavier Simpson of U-BT Cluj-Napoca as team captain, and his teammate DJ Seeley, then Turk Telekom Ankara's Anthony Brown, Noa Essengue of ratiopharm Ulm and Kur Kuath of Veolia Towers Hamburg. Jared Harper of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem was the sixth man.

The head coach of Branislav's team was Dusan Alimpijevic of Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul, while the four bench players were Derek Needham of Besiktas, Berkan Durmaz of Turk Telekom, Mfiondu Kabengele of Umana Reyer Venice and Sergio De Larrea of Valencia Basket.  

The prize for finishing first in Round 16 is a free subscription to Euroleague TV for the 2025-26 season, so congratulations, Branislav!

The leader in the overall standings remains Milos Mihajlovic and his squad, 'BallIsLife', which has a total of 2,792.25 points after the first 16 rounds. Trades are now open for Round 16. Remember, four trades are allowed before each round until the end of the regular season.

Make new teams now or improve your existing ones and try to become EuroCup Fantasy Challenge's next winner!

EuroCup Fantasy Challenge offers weekly prizes to the top team manager, so get in the game and go for the gold!

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse survived a late Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana onslaught for a vital 87-82 win behind a career-high 22 points and 7 boards from Maxime Salash in a thrilling BKT EuroCup clash.
The backcourt pairing of Hugo Benitez and Xavier Castaneda were also instrumental 

Bourg leaned on Maxime Salash and backcourt duo to subdue Cedevita

[Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/jl-bourg-en-bresse/roster/bou/?season=2024-25) survived a late [Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/cedevita-olimpija-ljubljana/roster/lju/?season=2024-25) onslaught for [a vital 87-82 win](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/bourg-holds-on-for-big-win-over-cedevita-87-82/) behind a career-high 22 points and 7 boards from [Maxime Salash](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/maksim-salash/004525/) in a thrilling BKT EuroCup clash.

The backcourt pairing of [Hugo Benitez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/hugo-benitez/010449/) and [Xavier Castaneda](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/xavier-castaneda/013266/) were also instrumental in the success, as the guards scored 14 points apiece to complement Salash’s efforts.

The outcome kept Bourg in the playoff picture with two regular season rounds remaining, as the French team improved to 9-7 and stayed in contention for the runner-up spot which guarantees an automatic quarterfinal berth.

Cedevita, on the other hand, dropped to 10-6 and must now win both its remaining games to make sure of finishing second in Group B, behind runaway leader Valencia Basket which is assured of clinching the group.

Salash, who averages 10.8 points per game, shined throughout as he shot 8 of 11 from the floor and 4 of 5 from the foul line in 20 minutes on the court, providing the edge Bourg needed against a physical and athletic Cedevita outfit.

The 28-year-old from Belarus was unstoppable on offense while he also constituted a wall at the other end, managing a pair of steals too as Bourg ultimately prevailed on the back of ironclad defense in the second and third quarters.

Third-quarter offense was also vital, with the home team winning that period 30-17 and eventually holding on after Cedevita had launched a spirited late fightback which fell short.

“It was a tough game but we stayed solid throughout as we corrected some first-half mistakes and played better in the second,” a delighted Salash said in his postgame comments.

“The whole team performed today and it was more about defense than offense, but I am glad I scored some points. We have two very important games left in the fight for the playoff spots,” he added.

Coach Frederic Fauthoux was also pleased with the result ahead of the clutch games against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem at home and Valencia away.

“We played great defense, especially on their in-form player [Brynton Lemar](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/brynton-lemar/013261/), as we did a good job on him,” he said. “We struggled in the last 3 minutes of the game but we controlled the rebounds and it’s a great victory.”

Lemar was limited to 8 points as he shot 0 of 5 from downtown, with Cedevita making just 6 of 17 from deep against Bourg’s aggressive defense on the perimeter.

The Slovenian team is at home to Valencia in a Round 17 blockbuster before closing out its regular season campaign at Veolia Towers Hamburg.

The versatile forward posted a career-high 22 points to propel the French team to victory 

Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse v Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana (2025-01-22T18:30:00.000Z)

Valencia routed Aris Midea Thessaloniki 106-65 to improve to 14-2 in Group B with all 12 players scoring at least 2 points and grabbing at least 1 rebound

Valencia reached 100-point mark for 10th time 

The [Valencia Basket](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/valencia-basket/roster/pam/?season=2024-25) train just keeps rolling along as it reached the 100-point mark for the 10th time this season - with the Spanish side not offering up any special reaction to another blowout win.

[Valencia routed Aris Midea Thessaloniki 106-65](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/valencia-routs-aris-106-65-grabs-lead-for-no-1-overall-seed/) to improve to 14-2 in Group B with all 12 players scoring at least 2 points and grabbing at least 1 rebound.

“We are happy because we played a solid, regular game - not a big difference in our offense or defense in 40 minutes,” Valencia head coach Pedro Martinez said calmly after the game.

"That’s what we have to keep up - our identity, the intensity. We just have to stay focused and be humble every night,” said [Jean Montero](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/jean-montero/010042/), who tallied 16 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the four-time EuroCup champion.

Valencia’s finely-tuned offensive machine utterly dominated Aris, shooting 65.5% on two-pointers and 50.0% (15 of 30) on three-pointers and dishing out 26 assists. Valencia already came into the game ranked first in the EuroCup in [performance index rating](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/stats/key-stats-teams/?size=1000&misc=&seasonCode=U2024&category=Valuation&seasonMode=Single&sortDirection=descending&aggregate=perGame), scoring, offensive rebounds, assists and three-point percentage and third in two-point shooting.

While Valencia scored 100 or more points for the 10th time in 2024-25, the other 19 EuroCup teams have combined to achieve that feat 26 times. [ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/?season=2024-25) is the only other team with four 100-point scoring games while four teams have hit the century mark three times and six have not done it a single time in 2024-25.

Valencia’s victory combined with [Bahcesehir College Istanbul’s 84-77 loss at Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/hapoel-knocks-off-bahcesehir-84-77/) in Group A means the Spanish side takes the lead for the number one seed throughout the playoffs with a 14-2 record in Group B while Bahcesehir is 13-3.

Martinez however would have none of the talk about the top record, saying: “We don’t have to be worried about what other teams do. We just have to worry about what we can do. All we can do is try to win the next game. If we can win it doesn’t matter what the other teams do.”

The 19 other teams have combined for 26 games with 100+ points

Valencia Basket v Aris Midea Thessaloniki (2025-01-22T19:30:00.000Z)

Rasheed Sulaimon, McKinley Wright carried Buducnost on their shoulders at Ulm

Heading into the game against fellow BKT EuroCup playoff contender [ratiopharm Ulm](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/teams/ratiopharm-ulm/roster/ulm/?season=2024-25), [Buducnost VOLI Podgorica](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/teams/buducnost-voli-podgorica/roster/bud/?season=2024-25)'s players and coaching staff had flagged Wednesday’s clash at ratiopharm Arena as a must-win duel. Having beaten Ulm [105-100 in overtime back in Round 7](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/buducnost-wins-overtime-thriller-over-ulm-on-ferrells-three-pointer/), any victory would be enough for Buducnost to claim the head-to-head tiebreak advantage.

“We knew it was going to be a tough game, important for us and for the home team,” Buducnost head coach Andrej Zakelj said in the post-game press conference.

And when the going gets tough, the tough get going.

[Rasheed Sulaimon](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/rasheed-sulaimon/011150/) and [McKinley Wright](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/players/mckinley-wright-iv/012606/) came to the fore when their team needed them most and inspired Buducnost to [an 82-85 road victory](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/eurocup/news/buducnost-wins-thriller-at-ulm-82-85/) by posting season-highs in scoring. The two men netted 29 of Buducnost’s 51 points before the break and finished the game with a combined 45 points – more than half of their team’s output.

Sulaimon recorded a season-high 27 points, just 3 points shy from his career-high tally. He went 4-for-6 from inside the arc, 4-for-10 from deep and 7-for-8 from the free throw line. More importantly, he completed a crucial three-point play to put Buducnost back in front, 82-84, with 28 seconds to go. The visitors were leading for the majority of the game, but a second-half comeback saw Ulm secure an 82-79 cushion with 1 minute left on the clock.

Enter Wright, who made 2 of 2 from the charity stripe before setting up Sulaimon in transition for the aforementioned three-point play. Wright ended the game with 18 points, matching his season-high tally that was achieved in Buducnost’s home win over Ulm earlier in the season. The 26-year-old guard pulled off a complete display by posting 5 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals for a season-high PIR of 24.

This win saw Buducnost improve its record to 8-8 to remain in the playoff conversation. Zakelj’s side has now won four of its last five games and will look to build on their momentum with a potential victory over Joventut Badalona next week. To do so, Buducnost will lean again on Sulaimon and Wright following their outstanding performance at Ulm.

The two guards scored more than half of their team’s points in the 82-85 road win

ratiopharm Ulm v Buducnost VOLI Podgorica (2025-01-22T18:00:00.000Z)

In a thriller that came down to the final shot, Umana Reyer Venice improved its chances to reach the BKT EuroCup playoffs in Group B by edging Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 76-75 at home in Round 16 on Wednesday.

Mfiondu Kabengele lifts Reyer past Jerusalem, 76-75! 

In a thriller that came down to the final shot, Umana Reyer Venice improved its chances to reach the playoffs in Group B by edging Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 76-75 at home in Round 16 on Wednesday.

Reyer and Jerusalem are now 9-7 in Group B along with three other teams: Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse, U-BT Cluj-Napoca and Turk Telekom Ankara. Mfiondu Kabengele led the winners with 16 points and a game-saving block down the stretch. Carl Wheatle added 13 points while Tyler Ennis had 12 for Reyer. Khadeen Carrington led Jerusalem with 21 points and Jared Harper added 17.

Gabriel Chachasvili got Jerusalem going with a three-pointer. Kabengele answered from downtown before Jared Harper's fatsbreak layup gave the visitors a 3-5 lead. Carl Wheatle banked in a close shot and Jordan Parks added a tip-in that put Reyer ahead, 7-5. Ennis beat the shot clock with a triple and Xavier Munford also joined the three-point shootout to boost the hosts' margin to 13-7. Harper stepped up with a driving layup and Carrington erased Munford's jumper with a close basket. Carrington scored again and got help from Derek Ogbeide and Tarik Phillip to tie the game at 17-17 after 10 minutes.

 

Carrington remained on fire early in the second quarter and Jeremy Morgan's three-point play gave Jerusalem a 17-22 lead after a 0-11 run. Reyer found a go-to guy in Alessandro Lever, who had a put-back layup, a fastbreak basket and a dunk off a steal in an 8-0 run that made it 25-22. Simms matched Justin Smith's put-back slam with an off-balance jumper. Parks hit a running jumper and Carrington answered with a reverse layup before Harper tied it at 29-29. Kabengele stepped up for Reyer with a pair of free throws, a put-back layup and a dunk to put his team ahead, 37-35. Yovel Zoosman scored in penetration before Kyle Wiltjer gave Reyer a 38-37 edge at halftime.

Ennis buried a long three-pointer soon after the break and Wheatle added a layup off a steal for a 43-38 Reyer lead. After Zoosman struck from beyond the arc, Kabengele answered with a put-back layup and Carrington's big basket in transition drew Jerusalem within 45-43. Ogbeide's reverse layup got the visitors even closer. Carrington took over with a coast-to-coast dunk and Ogbeide matched Kabengele's slam with a tip-in for a 50-51 Jerusalem lead. After Kabengele bettered Chris Johnson's power basket with a three-point play, Rodney McGruder added an acrobatic basket-plus-foul of his own only to see Harper tie it again, 58-58. Juan Fernandez struck from downtown for a 61-58 Reyer lead after 30 minutes.

Smith scored around the basket early in the fourth quarter. McGruder made a close shot and added a fastbreak layup, which prompted Jerusalem to call timeout at 65-60. Carrington struck from downtown and Smith followed a fastbreak slam with a put-back layup to give the visitors a 66-67 lead with over 6 minutes left. Wheatle stepped up with a backdoor layup and Ennis Euro-stepped his way away from the defense, giving Reyer a 70-68 lead. Harper silenced the crowd with an off-balance three-point play, Wheatle dunked and Ennis made it 74-71 with 2:24 left. Phillip sank a corner triple and added a free throw for a 74-75 Jerusalem lead. Wiltjer downed foul shots and Jerusalem called timeout with 22.8 seconds remaining. Kabengele ignited the crowd with a game-saving block on Harper which allowed Reyer to get a good-as-gold win, as Carrington missed a mid-range shot at the buzzer.

The star center made a game-saving block with 3 seconds left
