MUNICH (Germany) - In the final week of Regular Season action, two players poured in 36 points as the race to make it to the Second Round reached its conclusion.
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Sporting CP eased past CS Valcea, with Brandon Johns the star in their 121-67 victory, which handed the Portuguese side the keys to the Second Round. Johns went 11-for-14 from the field in a dominating display, where he had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists for an efficiency rating of 40.
Absheron Lions can hold their heads high after competing well in their FIBA Europe Cup debut season, finishing with a 2-4 record. James Frazier had 36 points, 7 boards and 5 assists in the Lions' 95-86 victory over fellow Azerbaijani side Neftchi IK to send them off on a high note.
Frazier's 36-point haul was matched by Anorthosis Famagusta's Nigel Hawkins, who had buried seven three-pointers for his 36 points to go with seven rebounds. However, it wasn't enough for him to prevent the Cypriot side from losing 87-79 to KC Szombathely.
Holders Surne Bilbao Basket advanced to the Second Round in the final week of Regular Season action, as Bassala Bagayoko starred in their 117-54 beating of BC Kutaisi. Bagayoko had 20 points on 75 percent shooting, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks in the win.
PAOK BC advanced to the Second Round in the most dramatic of circumstances. Cleveland Melvin led the Greek side with 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting, 4 rebounds and 3 assists to eliminate Braunschweig at the death 88-87 in the game of the final gameday.
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