Kalev secures comeback victory in EuroCup match against Chalon
Estonian basketball club Kalev achieved a significant comeback victory against the French team Chalon in a EuroCup matchup. Chalon initially dominated the first quarter, leading 28:15 after 13 minutes, but Kalev responded quickly to take a 34:33 lead by halftime.
Kalev began the third period with an 11:0 scoring run. Although Chalon managed to tie the game at 64:64 late in the fourth quarter, Damian Forrest secured the win with four consecutive points, resulting in a 68:64 final score. Kalev's performance was highlighted by 20 ball recoveries, while Hugo Toom led the scoring with 19 points.
Head coach Brett Nõmm noted that while the team struggled with shooting in the first quarter, they maintained physical presence throughout the game. He also commented on the intense atmosphere and crowd reaction during the match.
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Brett Nõmm · Chalon · Damian Forrest · Hugo Toom · Kalev