AEK Athens Defeats Badalona Joventut in EuroLeague First Round Final Four

AEK Athens secured a narrow victory over Badalona Joventut in the first quarterfinal of the FIBA EuroLeague First Round Final Four held in Badalona, Spain. The Greek team prevailed 87-84 after a closely contested match. The initial quarter saw a strong start for AEK, with a 24-16 lead established within the first ten minutes.

The score reached 47-34 in favor of the visitors by the end of the first period. However, Badalona responded in the subsequent quarter, mounting a significant offensive. Over the final ten minutes of the game, Badalona scored 30 points, narrowing the deficit.

Despite this effort, AEK maintained a slight lead, ultimately winning the fourth quarter 61-64. During the game, Henri Drell collapsed while passing the ball. Medical personnel immediately attended to him, though the full extent of his injury remains unconfirmed.

The result means that Badalona Joventut was forced to concede the quarterfinal match to AEK Athens. This victory marks a significant moment for the Greek team as they advance in the tournament.

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