Cedevita's Altan Punar tripped Trento & Filip Bojanic in Clutch Thriller to Sweep Series in the closest of series - pointwise

In a dramatic Game 2 showdown in the Cyber EuroCup Playoffs on NBA2K25, Altan Punar and his Cedevita Olimpija squad pulled off a thrilling 61-57 victory over Filip Bojanic's Dolomiti Energia Trento, clinching the series 2-0 and punching their ticket to the Quarterfinals.

The matchup, loaded with intensity and tactical twists, was a chess match between two of the most cerebral newcomers in the league. Altan Punar, hailing from Turkey, delivered a gritty performance built around smart half-court execution and highlight-level alley-oop finishes, particularly leveraging the athleticism of Devin Robinson. Meanwhile, Filip Bojanic of Montenegro, despite showing growth throughout the season, fell just short in a game that could have swung either way.

Cedevita finishes strong despite early stumble

The game began with Trento looking the more confident side. Bojanic's team established early momentum with an 11-7 lead after the first quarter. Trento's ball movement and pace looked fluid, and defensively, they kept Cedevita at bay. In the second quarter, both sides traded blows, but Trento maintained a slight edge at halftime, leading 27-26.

But things shifted in the third quarter. Trento exploded for 23 points, their highest scoring quarter, led by Alex Lamb’s 18-point night on 8-of-12 shooting. However, Altan Punar made crucial defensive adjustments that began to pay off in the closing minutes.

The fourth quarter became a showcase of resilience. Down by 3 entering the final period, Punar's Cedevita came alive. Balanced offense and tightened defense helped them outscore Trento 21-7 in the final ten minutes. Clutch baskets from B. Lemar (13 points) and key interior work from J. Beringer (6 points, 10 rebounds) sealed the deal.

Full team effort defines the stats

Cedevita of Altan Punar and Trento of Filip Bojanic ended up evenly matched in many areas: field goal percentage (45% vs. 43%) and points in the paint (40 vs. 38). But Altan's Cedevita showed better control under pressure. They had fewer turnovers (8 to Trento's 7), more offensive rebounds (7 vs. 6), and displayed grit with 5 blocks to Trento's 2.

Altan’s team excelled at drawing fouls and converting from the line, shooting 12-of-16 (75%), while Trento managed only 7-of-11 (64%). In crunch time, these little margins became monumental.

And while other matchups featured larger blowouts, point-wise, this series was the closest of all first-round clashes, emphasizing just how thin the line between victory and defeat was for both competitors.

Looking Ahead: Cedevita & Altan Punar eyes Quarterfinal clash, Trento & Filip Bojanic out, but Bojanic probably with higher team pic

Altan Punar and his high-flying Cedevita will now face the winner of the Besiktas (Rokas Vaitkevicius) vs Trefl Sopot (Nemanja Grujicic) series, which currently stands 1-0 in favor of Besiktas. If Cedevita can keep up this mix of defensive effort and timely offense, they may be the dark horse of the entire bracket.

Filip Bojanic exits the tournament with his head held high. Despite the sweep, his Trento side was competitive and showed tremendous upside. With a likely higher draft pick and improved roster next season, he could be back with a vengeance.

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