Fribourg – PAOK 62-62: Draw in Switzerland, Decision in Thessaloniki

PAOK achieved a 62-62 draw against Fribourg in Switzerland during the first leg of their FIBA Europe Cup quarterfinals. The Greek team now awaits the decisive rematch at PAOK Sports Arena on Wednesday, March 12th, at 8:15 PM. Expectations are high as PAOK aims to secure victory and advance to the semifinals of the second-tier FIBA competition. Both teams struggled with errors and inefficiencies, especially in the first half, but performance improved significantly in the second half. Trailing by five points midway through the fourth quarter, PAOK’s Savon Reynold and Frank Bartley led the charge to turn the game around. Reynold finished with 20 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals, while Bartley contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Jaycob Grandison made his debut for PAOK, marking a new chapter for the team. Detailed stats show both teams evenly matched, setting up an exciting finale in Greece.