Paris and Johnson catch fire as Hatay ease past Avenida
ANTAKYA (EuroLeague Women) - Hatay tipped off their EuroLeague Women campaign in style as they overpowered the visiting Perfumerias Avenida 88-80 on their home floor.
ANTAKYA (EuroLeague Women) - Hatay tipped off their EuroLeague Women campaign in style as they overpowered the visiting Perfumerias Avenida 88-80 on their home floor.
Prospering from a pedestrian start by their opponents, Hatay jumped out on the Spanish side and led by 17 points at half-time.
.@MISSVOL25 with 11 pts 4 reb and 3 ast at HT as @hataybbspor are up by 17! #EuroLeagueWomen
— EuroLeague Women (@EuroLeagueWomen) October 25, 2018
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While Avenida improved after the break and briefly threatened a comeback, Hatay were never going to be denied with Courtney Paris in Glory Johnson in such blistering form.
TOO 💪! @courtney_paris! #EuroLeagueWomen@hataybbspor @wnba @seattlestorm
— EuroLeague Women (@EuroLeagueWomen) October 25, 2018
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The pair were sensational, with Paris shooting the lights out and going for 12-of-13 in her 25-point haul, also adding 12 rebounds for a double-double. Meanwhile Johnson was also highly effective, racking up 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
Silvia Dominguez was the pick for Perfumerias Avenida with an eye-catching 19 points and 8 assists.
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