Victory over AEK BC (90-81) and 1-1

ARIS Betsson defeated AEK 90-81 and tied the playoff quarterfinal series at 1-1.

The third game, which will decide qualification, will take place on Monday 25/05 at 19:00 at SUNEL Arena.

Igor Milicic’s team controlled the game for the most part and, in the final stretch, with big shots and excellent defense, turned 80-80 into 90-81. Bryce Jones, with 28 points, 9 assists and 3 steals, was the standout performer of the win.

The game started evenly at 7-8, before Noua, Forrester and Jones made it 14-11. AEK took the lead with three-pointers, 14-17 and 15-21, but with several players contributing offensively, the hosts moved ahead at the end of the first period, 25-23, thanks to a three-pointer by Andjusic.

The Serbian continued scoring to make it 31-27. AEK tied the game at 34-34, but Harrell and Jones made it 41-35. Andjusic and Jones, who had 12 points, brought the score to 49-43, while Noua made it 52-46, before halftime ended at 52-49.

ARIS Betsson made it 58-53, before AEK tied the game at 58-58. Jones and Mitrou-Long made it 66-61, while Noua brought the score to 69-63. The visitors reacted and the third quarter ended 71-68.

AEK went ahead 71-72, but with points from Antetokounmpo and Mitrou-Long, plus a three-pointer by Kulboka, ARIS Betsson made it 78-72. The visitors cut the deficit to 79-78 and tied the game at 80-80. Kulboka hit a huge three-pointer for 85-81 and, with strong defensive plays and points from Jones, the hosts reached the final 90-81.

Quarters: 25-23, 52-49, 71-68, 90-81.

See the game statistics HERE.