Poland Dominates Romania at FIBA U16 EuroBasket
Alan Chojnacki poured in 20 points to spearhead Poland's commanding 88-62 triumph over Romania at the FIBA U16 EuroBasket. Poland established a solid 43-30 lead by halftime, but it was their third-quarter surge, outscoring Romania 33-13, that truly broke the game open. This momentum carried through to the final buzzer, with Poland ultimately winning by 26 points.
Despite a valiant double-double effort from Romania's Sebastian-Petru Lapuste, who posted 15 points and 11 rebounds alongside 6 assists, the Romanian squad couldn't match Poland's offensive firepower. Poland shot a more efficient 41% from the field compared to Romania's 34%, and their bench outscored Romania's 34-22. Alex Pietrzak also made a significant impact for Poland with 16 points and 7 assists, while Emilio Szewczyk contributed 12 rebounds and 4 blocks off the bench. This decisive win serves as a significant statement for Poland in the tournament.