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Tibor Mirtic
Turkey - Russia 59-78
Russia eased past Turkey to earn the fourth position in Group C. Russia accumulated a 34-30 halftime lead. They exploded with 44 points in the second half and got away with the victory. Oleg Akramov (202-G-03, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) notched 22 points, while Artem Antipov (201-F-04) added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Ege Yildizoglu (186-G-04) and Karahan Efeoglu (203-F-04) answered with 13 points each for Turkey.
Czech Republic - Slovenia 62-70
Slovenia celebrated Konya title. The fired past Czech Republic to earn the top position in Group C. Czech Republic led by five points ten minutes into the game. They secured a 4-point lead at the final break. But Slovenia responded with a 23-11 rally in the fourth period to snatch the win. Tibor Mirtic (202-SF-03) delivered 20 points, while Sasa Ciani (205-PF-03) added 13 points and 11 boards for Slovenia. Jakub Necas and Ondrej Hustak (209-C-03) answered with 16 points each for Czech Republic.
Georgia - Croatia 72-84
Croatia recorded the second win in Skopje. They prevailed against Georgia to finish at 2-3 record. Croatia piled up a 49-42 halftime lead. They followed with an 18-7 rally in the fourth term to seal the win. Svoboda delivered 23 points, while Krsevan Klarica (196-F-03) added 16 points and 10 rebounds for Croatia. Luka Liklikadze (186-PG-03) replied with 29 points for Georgia.
Israel - Estonia 75-81
Israel earned Tel Aviv Challenger title despite the loss in the final game. Estonia outgunned the hosts to finish in the third position in Group B, while Israel topped the ladder. Estonia secured a 47-35 halftime lead. Israel pulled within 3 points at the final break. But Estonia dropped 20 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Henri Veesaar (206-C-04) tallied 24 points and 10 rebounds for Estonia. Ron Zipper (190-G-03) replied with 26 points for Israel.
North Macedonia - Germany 79-97
Germany fired past North Macedonia to earn the third position in Group A. The teams were tied at 45 heading into the second half. But Germany stepped on the gas after the big break. They poured in 52 points and got away with the victory. Michael Rataj (199-SF-03) delivered 23 points, while Benjamin Schroeder (199-SG-03) added 21 points for the winners. Amar Hot (199-F-03) replied with 21 points and 10 rebounds for North Macedonia.
Serbia - Spain 50-68
Spain have won Skopje Challenger. They outlasted Serbia to finish undefeated. Spain grabbed a 39-30 halftime lead. They followed with a 21-5 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Guillermo Diaz (210-F-03) notched 16 points, while Ab Sediq Garuba (190-F-04) contributed 15 points in the win. Ilija Milijasevic (187-G-04) answered with 14 points for Serbia.
Greece - France 51-84
France stormed past Greece for the third win in Group B. les Bleues dominated from start to finish. They secured a 42-29 halftime lead. They went on a 27-7 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Darryl Doualla (191-SG-04) delivered 19 points, while Mael Hamon-Crespin (204-F-04) added 14 points for France. Athanasios Bazinas (194-G-03) replied with 15 points for Greece.
Latvia - Poland 52-66
Poland beat Latvia to finish the championship in the second place in Group C. Poland jumped off to a 22-12 lead after ten minutes. They held Latvia to just 20 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Jakub Coulibaly (198-F-03) stepped up with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Poland. Rihards Teirumnieks (185-SF-03) netted 13 points for Latvia.
Portugal - Lithuania 56-87
Lithuania finished second in Group B. They overcame Portugal in the final game at the tournament. Lithuania recorded a 39-29 halftime lead. They added 48 points in the second half to race to the win. Dovydas Butka (200-F-03) provided 16 points in the victory. Tiago Almeida (190-SG-03) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Portugal.
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