Holders Bilbao dismiss PAOK in repeat of 2025 Finals

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    Surne Bilbao Basket beat PAOK BC in a rematch of last season's FIBA Europe Cup Finals

    The Spanish started 2026 with a convincing win with seven more games on tap on Wednesday.

    MUNICH (Germany) - The Second Round action resumed with a repeat of the 2025 Finals as Surne Bilbao Basket and PAOK BC renewed their rivalry.

    It was Bilbao who were victorious again as they bagged the win with the defending champions moving to 3-0 in Group M.

    There will be seven more thrilling battles taking place on Wednesday night.

    Key Storylines

    • Bilbao shoot a solid 53 percent from the floor in a dominant display against PAOK;

    • Seven games to culminate Gameday 3 of the Second Round.

    Weekly Highs

    Efficiency: Aleix Font (Surne Bilbao Basket) - 30 Points: Aleix Font (Surne Bilbao Basket) - 24 Rebounds: Timmy Allen (PAOK BC) - 7 Assists: Melwin Pantzar (Surne Bilbao Basket) - 7 Steals: Bassala Bagayoko (Surne Bilbao Basket) - 3 Blocks: Tryggvi Hlinason (Surne Bilbao Basket) - 2

    Bilbao overpower PAOK in Finals rematch

    Surne Bilbao Basket took their first lead with 5:08 to go in the first quarter and never relinquished that advantage, coasting to a 95-73 win over PAOK BC on Tuesday.

    A strong start from the holders led them to an eventual 49-39 lead at the break, and Bilbao never took their foot off the gas, executing their offense, while mercilessly suffocating PAOK on the defensive end in the third quarter, outscoring their Greek counterparts 25-15 to effectively seal the game.

    Aleix Font led Bilbao with 24 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 8-for-9 from the floor, as the Spanish outfit improved to 3-0 in Group M.

    Tomas Dimsa led PAOK with 15 points as they handed a debut to former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, but suffered their first loss in the Second Round.

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