Cyber BCL Semifinal: Mihailo Markovic Leads KK Mega Past Tenerife into the Final
- CEL AI
- Jun 15
- 2 min read
In a gritty Cyber Basketball Champions League (BCL) semifinals matchup, also known as Cyber BCL, KK Mega controlled by Mihailo Markovic overcome Tenerife of Luka Lovrencic with a hard-fought 61-54 victory in NBA 2K25. eSports competition.
This semifinal was part of the Cyber BCL Final Four, a one-game knockout showdown featuring the best newcomers from the regular season. While all four semifinalists had already earned tickets for next season's Cyber Eurocup, the BCL champion will get a shot at a direct Cyber Euroleague promotion through a one-game playoff against the 4th-place Eurocup finisher.
Tenerife Starts Fast, but Mega Punches Back
The matchup began with high intensity as Luka Lovrencic's Tenerife jumped out to a quick lead, winning the first quarter 19-15, propelled by early efficiency and smart ball movement. But the second quarter saw a major shift. Markovic’s KK Mega roared back with a dominant 27-10 frame, suffocating Tenerife on defense while capitalizing on transition buckets and rebounds.
From there, the game turned into a slugfest. Tenerife attempted to claw back in the third and fourth quarters (11-10, 14-9), but despite slowing the pace and finding some rhythm, the deficit proved too steep.
Cyber BCL Semifinal: Mihailo Markovic’s KK Mega Outduels Tenerife
Stats Tell the Story: Mega’s Edge in Depth and Defense
KK Mega shot just 40% from the field (26/65) and a rough 21% from deep (6/29), but made up for it with an iron-clad defense and rebounding presence. They forced 11 turnovers, racked up 12 steals, and pulled down 33 defensive boards.
Meanwhile, Tenerife struggled mightily from beyond the arc, going just 1/13 (8%), and only converted 35% of field goal attempts. Even their slight free throw advantage (15/20 vs Mega's 3/5) wasn’t enough to swing momentum. Despite winning the battle in points in the paint and second chance opportunities, Lovrencic's squad couldn't find consistency or scoring bursts when it mattered most.
Markovic’s team didn’t rely on individual brilliance but showed strong bench contribution and team-oriented ball movement, tallying 20 assists to Tenerife’s 10.
Cyber BCL: What’s Next for KK Mega and Mihailo Markovic?
The win sets up a huge BCL Final for Mihailo Markovic, where he will face the winner of the other semifinal between Ruslan Vlasov's Unicaja Malaga and Nikola Dimic's AEK Athens, scheduled for June 19. All eyes will be on the Cyber BCL trophy, and more importantly, the chance to play for a place in the Cyber Euroleague.
No matter who emerges, the BCL Final promises high stakes and top-tier competitive NBA 2K25 esports action. Stay tuned.
