Cummings scores 26 as Metropolitans 92 fall in EuroCup opener / News - Basketnews.com

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Turk Telekom Ankara (1-0) defeated Boulogne Metropolitans 92 (0-1) 73-65 (24-22, 12-20, 16-11, 21-12) in the 7DAYS EuroCup start.

Player of the Game EFF 31 Alex Perez Points 18 Accuracy 8-12 Rebounds 2 Assists 13

With 4 minutes to play in the third quarter, Metropolitans 92 were in front by 7 points (51-44). However, Turk Telekom organized a massive 17-2 run to retake control of the game (61-53). Octavius Ellis, Dorukhan Engindeniz, and Alex Perez were the main go-to guys.

Ankara's club did not stop and increased their lead to 12 points (67-55). Though, the French club did not raise a white flag. After Vince Hunter, Tomer Ginat, and Will Cummings buckets, Metropolitans cut the deficit to just 4 points (63-67) with 2:36 to play.

Nevertheless, Alex Perez and Aaron Harrison hit two crucial three-pointers in a row to seal the deal for the Turkish squad.

For the winners, Alex Perez was phenomenal, registering a double-double performance. He accumulated 18 points (6/7 2PT, 2/5 3PT), 2 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 steals, and 31 PIR.

Will Cummings led the route for Metropolitans 92, posting 26 points (6/8 2PT, 2/5 3 PT, 8/9 FT), 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 8 drawn fouls, and 29 PIR.

Turk Telekom: Alex Perez 18 (13 AST, 4 STL), Octavius Ellis 12 (6 REB), Dorukhan Engindeniz 12, Samet Geyik 10 (6 REB), Berk Demir 7 (5 REB).

Metropolitans 92: Will Cummings 26, Steeve Ho-You-Fat 12, Tomer Ginat 10, Lahaou Konate 5 (5 REB, 3 AST).

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