Rokas Vaitkevicius' Besiktas rolls over Trefl Sopot of Nemanja Grujicic
- EuroCup
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
In front of a live virtual audience and real fan chants broadcast on sportal.rs, Rokas Vaitkevicius and his powerful Besiktas squad sent a resounding message to the rest of the playoff field by dismantling Nemanja Grujicic's Trefl Sopot 82-54 in Game 1 of their best-of-three series.
This Top 16 Playoff clash in the Cyber EuroCup Online League on NBA2K25 wasn’t just a battle of tactics—it was a showcase of preparation, depth,
and sharp execution from the Lithuanian controller of Besiktas, who finished the regular season as the 2nd seed.
Trefl Sopot starts strong, then collapses
Things actually began on an optimistic note and not for Besiktas & Rokas Vaitkevicius but for Trefl Sopot & Nemanja Grujicic, a Montenegrin gamer based in France. His squad won the first quarter 22-18, playing with quick pace and aggressive drives. N. Johnson led from the front, scoring 20 points, including 6 of 7 from the free throw line.
So till that point and after the second quarter, the game looked verz tied and interesting for a televised match.
Although from the second quarter on, the game flipped entirely. Besiktas answered with a 19-13 run, flipping momentum with its depth and poise. The third quarter proved devastating for Sopot, as they were outscored 28-9, a stretch that left them completely off balance. Besiktas had now taken full control of the court.
Full domination by Besiktas & Rokas Vaitkevicius
Besiktas simply did everything better. They outshot Sopot with 33-of-73 field goals (45%) compared to Sopot’s dismal 33%. From beyond the arc, Rokas' team nailed 11 threes (31%) while Trefl only hit 3-of-21 (14%). The dominance extended to the boards: 38 defensive rebounds vs. 35, and 15 steals—a stat that clearly reflects their disruptive defense.
Offensively, J. Mathews (16 points, 4 assists, 4 steals) and U. Plavsic (12 points, 11 rebounds) led the way, while E. Terry (10 points, 2 assists) was also electric. Besiktas moved the ball better (21 assists to 14), had fewer turnovers (8 to Sopot’s 17), and looked far more composed in high-pressure possessions.
Meanwhile, Sopot’s early momentum unraveled quickly. No player apart from Johnson scored in double digits. Their shot selection turned shaky, and Nemanja’s team failed to produce effective half-court sets. Defensive lapses, missed box-outs, and turnovers all combined into a one-sided narrative.
This dominant performance by Besiktas Rokas Vaitkevicius against Trefl Sopot Nemanja Grujicic was a clear statement of playoff intent.
Quarterfinal Spot in Sight
With a 1-0 series lead, Rokas Vaitkevicius is now just one win away from sealing his Quarterfinal ticket, where a meeting with Cedevita and Altan Punar awaits. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd, 10 AM CET. All eyes will be on whether Nemanja Grujicic can adjust and force a decisive Game 3—or if Rokas will sweep his way into the next round.
One thing is clear: Besiktas is not just here to participate—they’re here to contend.
