Maxima Roma Dominates Cluj-Napoca in Eurocup Debut, 89-55
Maxima Roma kicked off their Eurocup campaign with a decisive 89-55 victory over Romania's U-BT Cluj-Napoca at the Palazzetto dello Sport. The home team established control early and maintained a significant lead throughout the match.
The first quarter saw Maxima Roma build a substantial advantage, ending with a 34-18 scoreline, fueled by strong shooting and effective play. Player of the quarter for Roma was Alibegovic, who hit a crucial three-pointer to extend the lead.
By halftime, Maxima Roma had extended their lead to 55-30. Ryan led the scoring for the home team with 13 points, supported by Lemar with 9 and Alibegovic with 8. Cluj-Napoca's Smart was their top scorer with 8 points at the break.
The second half continued Maxima Roma's dominance. They pushed their lead to 42 points by the end of the third quarter, with Ryan and Alibegovic continuing to contribute significantly to the score. Alibegovic's three-pointer helped extend the lead to 40 points.
Despite a brief technical delay at the start of the fourth quarter, Maxima Roma maintained their composure and momentum. Camara added to the score with consecutive baskets, including a dunk, securing the final 89-55 scoreline.
Maxima Roma's next Eurocup matches include an away game against Virtus Bologna in the domestic league and a clash with Turk Telekom Ankara.
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