EUROCUP – Meachum wins it at the buzzer for Gottingen over Iverson, Besiktas
GOTTINGEN (Eurocup) - The presence of Allen Iverson hasn't translated into wins in the Eurocup so far for Besiktas. The former NBA MVP had 18 points but the Istanbul side fell 85-83 in Group B at BG Gottingen in Germany on Tuesday night when the hosts' Trenton Mecham hit a shot right before the buzzer. Last year's EuroChallenge winners ...
BRAUNSCHWEIG (Eurocup) - The presence of Allen Iverson hasn't translated into wins in the Eurocup so far for Besiktas.
The former NBA MVP had 18 points but the Istanbul side fell 85-83 in Group B at BG Gottingen in Germany on Tuesday night when the hosts' Trenton Meachum hit a shot right before the buzzer.
Last year's EuroChallenge winners Gottingen (2-0) got 18 points from Meachum, 16 from Kyle Bailey and 15 from Robert Kulawick.
Bailey knotted the game at 83-83 with a drive and after Mire Chatman missed with a shot from behind the arc for Besiktas, Mecham collected the rebound and raced down the floor before hitting the game-winner.
Besiktas, who are paying Iverson $4million over two years, were led Poland international Michal Ignerski's 21 points and seven rebounds.
Adriatic League leaders Hemofarm Stada followed up their come-from-behind triumph at Besiktas last week with a 97-93 win in Vrsac over Asvel Basket (0-2).
Other results:
Group A - UNICS Kazan 80 Banvit 52; Le Mans 84 EWE Baskets 60.
Group C - Buducnost 66 Gran Canaria 2014 90; Budivelnik 74 BC Siauliai 66.
Group D - BC Azovmash 69 Cedevita Zagreb 72; Hapoel Gilboa 83 Aris 92.
Group E - Galatasaray C.C. 76 Bennet Cantu 57; Panellinios BC 68 GasTerra Flames 51.
Group F - PAOK BC 62 Benetton Bwin 67; Chorale Roanne Asefa Estudiantes 93.
Group G - VEF Riga 75 CEZ Nymburk 85; Cajasol 72 Hapoel Jerusalem 76.
Group H - Pepsi Caserta 87 Anwil Wloclawek 79.
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