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Unicaja Malaga

05-08 03:00

65 - 78

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Total

Unicaja Malaga

AEK B.C.

Unicaja Malaga

AEK B.C.

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO64%

66%TO

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Ended65 - 78

10:00

The game begins

0-0

10:00

The first session begins

0-0

10:00

scramble; Serve out of bounds

0-0

09:59

Fitzgerald scrambles for the ball

0-0

09:59

Perez lost the ball in a scramble

0-0

09:45

Faisel hit a 2-point jumper

0-2

09:45

Bartley assisted

0-2

09:24

Perry missed a 3-point jumper from the top of the arc

0-2

09:19

Charalampopoulos defensive rebound

0-2

09:06

Flionis hit a 3-point jumper

0-5

09:06

Feisel assisted

0-5

08:39

Perez missed a 3-point jumper

0-5

08:34

Kravish offensive rebound

0-5

08:34

Kravish hit a 2-point jumper

2-5

08:22

Bartley missed a 3-point jumper

2-5

08:19

Perez defensive rebound

2-5

08:04

Perry hit a 3-point jumper

5-5

08:04

Barreru assisted

5-5

07:38

Charalampopoulos missed a 3-point jumper

5-5

07:33

Perez defensive rebound

5-5

07:13

Odighi turned around and missed a jumper in 2 minutes

5-5

07:10

Flioniz defensive rebound

5-5

07:10

Audigui committed a personal foul

5-5

07:10

Flionis was fouled

5-5

06:55

Audigui committed a personal foul

5-5

06:55

Bartley was fouled

5-5

06:44

Gray missed a 3-point jumper

5-5

06:38

Feisel offensive rebound

5-5

06:38

Fetzel hit a dunk

5-7

06:21

Kravish missed a 3-point jumper from the top of the arc

5-7

06:13

Flioniz defensive rebound

5-7

06:10

Flionis made a passing error

5-7

06:01

Kravish hit a layup

7-7

06:01

Perry assists

7-7

05:45

Gray dribbled wrong

7-7

05:27

Kravish missed a two-point jumper

7-7

05:24

Team defense rebounds

7-7

05:07

Bartley missed a 3-point jumper at the top of the arc

7-7

05:03

Perez defensive rebound

7-7

05:02

Faisel committed a personal foul

7-7

05:02

Perez was fouled

7-7

05:00

Subs: Odigui, Kravish, Perry, subs: Balcherovski, Kalinowski, Dias

7-7

04:44

Barcherovski missed a layup

7-7

04:44

Fitzgerald cap

7-7

04:39

Bartley defensive rebounds

7-7

04:32

Barcherovski committed a personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws

7-7

04:32

Gray was fouled

7-7

04:32

Subs: Perez, Barreru, Subs: Webb III, Sulimanovic

7-7

04:32

Gray hit the first of two free throws

7-8

04:32

Gray hit his second free throw

7-9

04:12

Kalinowski missed a 2-point jumper

7-9

04:08

Barcherovski offensive rebound

7-9

03:52

Webb III missed a two-point step-back jumper

7-9

03:48

Barcherovski offensive rebound

7-9

03:48

scramble; Serve out of bounds

7-9

03:48

Substitution: Flionis, Subs: Lykavicius

7-9

03:45

Faisel committed a personal foul

7-9

03:45

Barcherovski was fouled

7-9

03:31

Kalinowski missed a 3-point jumper

7-9

03:29

Laikavicius defensive rebound

7-9

03:29

Barcherovski committed a personal foul

7-9

03:29

Laikavicius was fouled

7-9

03:19

Laikavicius missed a 2-point jumper

7-9

03:17

Kalinowski defensive rebound

7-9

03:15

Gray committed a personal foul

7-9

03:15

Barcherovski was fouled

7-9

03:09

substitution: Faisel, substitution: Brown III

7-9

03:00

Sulimanovic made a dribble error

7-9

02:59

Substitution: Balcherovski, Substitution: Tilly

7-9

02:46

Chalarampopoulos made a dribbling error

7-9

02:46

Tilley steals

7-9

02:38

Kalinowski missed a 3-point jumper

7-9

02:36

Dias offensive rebound

7-9

02:23

Webb III missed a 3-point jumper

7-9

02:20

Brown III defensive rebounds

7-9

02:09

Charalampopoulos hit a 3-point jumper

7-12

02:09

Laikavicius assisted

7-12

01:40

Tilley missed a 3-point jumper

7-12

01:40

Brown III blocked

7-12

01:36

Charalampopoulos defensive rebound

7-12

01:24

Bartley missed a 3-point jumper

7-12

01:22

Dias defensive rebound

7-12

01:17

Dias made a passing error

7-12

01:15

Substitution: Bartley, Subs: Nunnali

7-12

00:57

Sulimanovic committed a personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws

7-12

00:57

Laikavicius was fouled

7-12

00:57

Laikavicius hit the first of two free throws

7-13

00:57

Laikavicius hit his second free throw

7-14

00:40

Kalinowski missed a 2-point jumper

7-14

00:34

Brown III defensive rebounds

7-14

00:18

Gray missed a 3-point jumper

7-14

00:14

Nanali offensive rebound

7-14

00:13

Nunnally made a dribble error

7-14

00:13

Dias steals

7-14

00:10

Tilley hit a 2-point layup

9-14

00:10

Dias assisted

9-14

00:03

Nunnally made a mistake in passing

9-14

00:03

Dias steals

9-14

00:00

The first quarter ends

9-14

Match Info

AEK B.C. Stuns Unicaja Malaga with Dominant Road Victory in Basketball Champions League

In a crucial Basketball Champions League showdown on May 8, 2026, AEK B.C. delivered a commanding performance on the road, defeating Spanish powerhouse Unicaja Malaga 78-65 at the Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena. The Greek side silenced the home crowd with a relentless defensive effort and balanced scoring, handing Unicaja a costly defeat in the tournament's group stage.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, AEK set the tone with aggressive perimeter defense and quick transition offense. Unicaja struggled to find rhythm against the visitors' physicality, shooting just 38% from the field in the first half. AEK built a 12-point lead by halftime (42-30) and never looked back, withstanding a brief third-quarter surge from the hosts. The final quarter saw AEK extend the margin, controlling the glass and limiting Unicaja to 15 points in the period.

Key Performances

AEK B.C.: Led by a balanced attack, five players scored in double figures. The backcourt duo of Isaiah Miles and Dimitrios Katsivelis combined for 28 points and 8 assists, while center Nikos Gkikas anchored the defense with 4 blocks and 12 rebounds.
Unicaja Malaga: Kendrick Perry led the home side with 17 points and 6 assists, but struggled from three-point range (2-of-8). Forward Jonathan Barreiro added 14 points but fouled out late in the fourth quarter.

Tactical Story

AEK head coach Ilías Zouros employed a switching defensive scheme that neutralized Unicaja's pick-and-roll attack, forcing them into contested mid-range jumpers. On offense, AEK ran high-ball screens to exploit Unicaja's drop coverage, leading to open looks for shooters. The Greek team's 17 fast-break points proved decisive, as did their 14 offensive rebounds, which generated second-chance opportunities.

Impact on the Standings

The victory improved AEK's record to 4-2 in Group B, solidifying their position in the top four as the race for the knockout rounds heats up. For Unicaja, the loss dropped them to 3-3, putting their qualification hopes in jeopardy. With only four games remaining in the group stage, every result carries immense weight.

Unicaja will look to bounce back on the road against last year's runners-up, while AEK returns to Athens to face a struggling opponent. The Basketball Champions League continues to deliver intense matchups as the regular season approaches its climax.