Double-overtime thriller: Blossomgame-Christon duo lead Ulm over Cedevita / News - Basketnews.com

German side Ratiopharm Ulm (2-2) got their second win of the season in a double-overtime thriller against Cedevita Olimpija (2-2).

Player of the Game EFF 35 Jaron Blossomgame Points 26 Accuracy 10-15 Rebounds 11 Assists 1

After dominating the first half, Ulm couldn't contain Cedevita's comeback in the third quarter and double-overtime, the German club secured the win 101-96 (12-29, 19-19, 31-11, 9-12, 25-30)

In the final seconds, Ulm this time maintained the calm and secured the win with the last two free throws of Klapeisz.

In the second overtime, Semaj Christon was the difference-maker for Ulm, with Cedevita unable to limit his scoring game. Once again Ulm built a six-point lead (90-83) but Cedevita tried to fight back once again, cutting the lead to just three-point thanks to Jaka Blazic's three-pointer.

During the first overtime, despite building a six-point lead in the first minutes (77-71), Ulm wasn't able to maintain control and Cedevita forced a second overtime thanks to the last-second free-throw made by Zach Auguste (81-81).

The first part of the fourth quarter was in favor of Cedevita, who extended their lead to a maximum of 8 points with less than 5 minutes remaining (70-62). Ulm fought back with an 8-0 run and tied the game (70-70).

In the second half, however, Cedevita bounced back strongly. They opened the third quarter with an 18-3 run, cutting down Ulm's lead to just two points (49-51). The Slovenian side ended the third period up by 3 points, forcing Ulm to just 11 points (62-59).

Ratiopharm Ulm completely dominated the first quarter, starting with a 13-0 run and finishing the first 10 minutes with a 17-point lead (29-12). The German side controlled also the second quarter and went into the locker room with a comfortable lead (48-31).

Cedevita Olimpija: Jaka Blazic 26 (6 AST), Edo Muric 21 (8 REB), Jacob Pullen (9 AST), Zach Auguste 12 (11 REB), Melvin Ejim 10 (8 REB)

Ratiopharm Ulm: Jaron Blossomgame 26 (11 REB), Semaj Christon 24 (9 AST), Thomas Klapeisz 14 (10 REB), Cristiano Felicio 13 (10 REB), Karim Jallow 10 (7 REB)

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