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PAOK defeats Ulm 87-78 in EuroCup clash
PAOK secured a 87-78 victory against German side Ulm at the PAOK Sports Arena during the fourth round of the EuroCup group stage. Despite the absence of Nick Calathis, the Thessaloniki-based team managed to overcome an early deficit and a period of offensive struggles to return to winning ways.
Cedi Osman led the scoring for PAOK with 21 points, while Breen Tyree contributed 19 points, including a decisive performance in the fourth quarter. Other key contributors included Marcus Foster with 10 points and Bazina with 8 points. Ulm's performance was led by Jalen Sims, who scored 17 points.
Following the match, PAOK head coach Andrea Trinchieri expressed mixed emotions, noting that while the team showed defensive stability and controlled the rebounding, they struggled with ball security, committing 21 turnovers. Trinchieri emphasized the need for greater consistency and stated, “I am paid not to be satisfied,” highlighting his drive for the team to move beyond mediocrity.
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Andrea Trinchieri · Brijin Tyree · Brijin Tyrese · Cedi Osman · EuroCup · Kyle Alexander · Nick Calathes · PAOK · PAOK BC · Ratiopharm Ulm · ULM
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- [● 3 SOURCES] PAOK is preparing to face German team Ulm in the 4th round of the EuroCup. dete.gr · www.sportal.gr · www.ertsports.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Andrea Trinchieri stated he is paid to remain unsatisfied to drive team improvement. dete.gr · www.sportal.gr · www.ertsports.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trinchieri expressed a desire for the team to avoid being a middle-of-the-road squad. www.sportal.gr · www.ertsports.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trinchieri expects significant team improvements to be visible by January. www.sportal.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Trinchieri identified rebounding as a key factor for PAOK to limit Ulm's opportunities. dete.gr · www.ertsports.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The coach noted that PAOK has played only one or two matches in front of their home fans since August. dete.gr · www.sportal.gr · www.ertsports.gr