After a slow start to the season in all competitions for Ingles and his Maccabi Tel-Aviv team, they produced their best performance of the campaign, defeating Lokomotiv Kuban 73-58. Ingles played 38 minutes on his way to 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, while Maric came off the bench to post 7 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in 23 minutes.
The perfect start to the Spanish ACB season has continued for Brad Newley and his Gran Canaria, easily accounting for CB Canarias 79-61 to improve their record to 4-0 and second on the table.
Daniel Kickert was again a leading light for Ukrainian outfit Azovmash, posting 16 points and 7 rebounds in their VTB League win over BC Astana 80-79.
CCC Polkowice kept up the pressure on top-placed Wilsa Krakow courtesy of a 82-53 win over Energy Torun. Jayco Australian Opals star Belinda Snell had 6 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the victory, while Erin Phillips had 5 points and 4 steals in Krakow’s 77-56 win over Wilki Maskie.
Marianna Tolo helped Bourges Basket remain undefeated in French LFB action, posting 12 points and 8 rebounds in their 68-54 victory over Mondeville to improve their record to 6-0.
Ryan Broekhoff had 7 points and 4 rebounds as his Besiktas team stumbled to another Turkish Basketball League defeat, going down 84-77 to Karsiyaka.
Andrew Bogut has helped the Golden State Warriors to strong start to the NBA season, posting 6 points and 6 rebounds in the latest win over Sacramento 98-87 on Sunday.
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