U-Mobitelco BT Cluj Napoca 72-89 London Lions: Lions Surge in Second Half
London Lions used a dominant third quarter to break open a close game and defeat U-Mobitelco BT Cluj Napoca 89-72 in EuroCup Basketball on October 22, 2026. The visitors trailed early but flipped the contest with a decisive run after halftime.
Match overview
Cluj Napoca started strongly and led 24-18 after the first quarter, feeding off the home crowd. London responded in the second period, outscoring the hosts 23-20 to cut the halftime deficit to 47-38. The third quarter, however, changed everything: London opened with a 15-0 run and outscored Cluj 24-16 in the period to take a 71-54 lead into the fourth.
The final quarter was more balanced, but London maintained control and closed out a 17-point win.
Key moments
The game’s turning point came in the first four minutes of the third quarter. Trailing 47-40, London forced three straight turnovers and converted them into quick baskets. Aaron Reynolds hit a corner three, Marcus Elliott scored in transition, and a putback dunk capped the 15-0 run that made it 55-47.
Cluj never recovered. London’s defense held the hosts to 16 third-quarter points and forced seven turnovers in the period.
Tactical story
London’s half-court defense was the difference. The Lions switched aggressively on screens, closed out shooters, and limited Cluj to 7-of-26 shooting from three-point range. London also won the rebounding battle 41-34 and generated 22 assists on 32 made field goals.
Cluj’s offense became stagnant in the third quarter, relying on isolation plays and settling for difficult jumpers. London’s bench added 27 points, providing a clear advantage in depth.
Standout players
- Aaron Reynolds — 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; sparked the decisive third-quarter run.
- Marcus Elliott — 17 points, 8 rebounds; dominated the offensive glass.
- Daniel Okoye — 14 points off the bench, including three three-pointers.
- Vlad Moldoveanu — 18 points and 9 rebounds for Cluj Napoca.
By the numbers
- London Lions: 50.8% FG, 14/31 3PT, 13/16 FT
- Cluj Napoca: 41.5% FG, 7/26 3PT, 15/20 FT
- Turnovers: London 13, Cluj Napoca 17
- Bench points: London 27, Cluj Napoca 12
Season impact
The victory gives London Lions a strong road result in EuroCup Basketball and valuable momentum in the group standings. Cluj Napoca will need to correct its third-quarter struggles and find more consistent perimeter shooting before the next round.
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