Steward's Spark Ignites Burgos Past Cedevita
Dj Steward came off the bench to ignite Burgos, scoring 22 points and steering them to a hard-fought 84-81 victory over Cedevita Olimpija. The contest at the Coliseum Burgos remained a nail-biter throughout, with Burgos holding just a one-point lead at halftime (43-42) and clinging to a slim one-point advantage entering the fourth quarter (60-59).
While Burgos established their largest lead of four points during the first quarter, Cedevita Olimpija refused to buckle. Burgos's sharp shooting from deep, hitting 12-of-25 three-pointers (48%), stood in stark contrast to Cedevita's 5-of-24 marksmanship. The 50 points generated by Burgos's bench, significantly outscoring Cedevita's 37, proved a decisive factor. Sekou Doumbouya chipped in with a double-double, adding 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Christian Sengfelder contributed 14 points from the pine. For Cedevita Olimpija, Rihards Lomazs shone with 22 points, bolstered by Matthew Hurt's 20. This win gives Burgos crucial early momentum in the regular season.