Meier, Ellis propel Promitheas to early lead over Tenerife

FIBA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - LAST 16 (LEG 1)

Tony Meier struck for 22 points and Octavius Ellis notched a double-double as Promitheas claimed a 69-57 win in the first leg of their Basketball Champions League Round of 16 with Iberostar Tenerife…

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Promitheas will take a healthy lead to Spain next week after the Patras outfit secured a 69-57 win in the first leg of their Basketball Champions League Round of 16 tie with Iberostar Tenerife on Wednesday night.

Tony Meier notched 22 points to lead all scorers while Octavius Ellis managed a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) as Promitheas used a strong first half performance to draw first blood in the tie.

Tenerife, who were the tournament’s inaugural winners during the 2016/2017 season, were led by Colton Iverson’s 16 points while Davin White added 10 points as the only other player in double-figures for the Spanish side.

Promitheas grabbed early control of the tie thanks to a 21-15 run in the first quarter before extending their lead to double digits in the second quarter on the heels of a 26-16 run before halftime.

Trailing 47-31 at the half, Tenerife offered an improved performance in the second half as the Spanish side limited Promitheas to just 10 points in the third quarter; however, the visitors’ efforts on defense weren’t rewarded at the other end of the court.

With their lead trimmed to 12 points (57-45), Promitheas used a defensive effort in the fourth quarter to preserve their double-digit lead on the scoreboard as a healthy start ahead of next week’s return leg in Tenerife.

Promitheas, who are in the midst of their maiden European campaign, will look to keep their momentum going in the Greek Basket League when the Patras side host minnows Rethymno Cretan Kings on Saturday – four days before facing Tenerife in Spain.

HIGHLIGHTS: Promitheas - Tenerife

by Peter Katsiris

Image Source: SDNA.gr

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