Cyber Eurocup: Altan Punar's Cedevita Outlasts Filip Bojanic's Trento in Game 1
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Cyber Eurocup: Altan Punar Takes Game 1 in Gritty Battle Against Filip Bojanic
The 1/8 Finals of the Cyber Eurocup tipped off with an electrifying showdown as Turkish contender Altan Punar, controlling Cedevita Olimpija, clinched a dramatic 52-49 win over Montenegrin gamer Filip Bojanic and his squad Dolomiti Energia Trento. The win gives Altan a crucial 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series.
This playoff matchup, played on NBA2K25 with real-life European rosters, showcased not just strategy but nerves of steel. Cedevita Olimpija, the 7th seed with a 14-7 regular-season record, struggled early but dominated the closing stretch. Meanwhile, 10th-seeded Trento, guided by Bojanic (13-8 in regular season), couldn't hold on after a strong first half.
A Game of Runs and Momentum Shifts
Both teams came out swinging in the first quarter, tied at 13-13. Bojanic's Trento found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring Altan's side 16-7. But the tides turned dramatically after halftime. Cedevita roared back in the third quarter 14-11 and sealed the deal with a suffocating 18-9 fourth quarter.
The real difference came in the final moments. With defensive pressure mounting, Altan Punar executed key plays down the stretch while Filip Bojanic's offense stalled.
Team Analysis: Cold Shooting, Fierce Defense
Despite shooting just 37% from the field (18/49), Cedevita Olimpija capitalized on Trento's poor free-throw shooting and turnovers. Trento managed just 33% shooting (19/57) and a concerning 46% from the free-throw line (6/13), compared to Cedevita's efficient 88% (14/16).
Cedevita also won the battle on the boards, pulling down 35 defensive rebounds to Trento’s 25. While Trento’s bench contributed 29 points, they couldn’t convert in crunch time. Punar's squad shared the ball better with 13 assists to Trento's 10 and forced 14 turnovers.
Key Players: Stewart and Beringer Shine for Cedevita
Altan Punar's side was led by D. Stewart who poured in 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. He was backed up by J. Beringer who dominated the glass with 15 boards and added 10 points. Their poise and clutch performance down the stretch were game changers.
For Filip Bojanic’s Trento, J. Ford scored 14 points but struggled with efficiency, going just 4-of-13 from the field. A. Lamb added a solid 7 points and 6 rebounds, but the team’s inability to hit open looks and poor free-throw shooting were fatal.
What’s Next: Must-Win for Filip Bojanic
With Altan Punar now leading 1-0 in this best-of-three series, Filip Bojanic must regroup quickly. Game 2 promises to be a heated rematch as the Montenegrin gamer looks to keep his playoff hopes alive.
The Cyber Eurocup continues to deliver high drama, and this series is far from over.
