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Sport in brief: January 9, 2025
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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Jaroslaw Zyskowski top-scored with 20 points as Poland’s Trefl Sopot stormed to their first EuroCup win of the season by thumping the Vilnius Wolves 97-74.
At the other end of the table, Bahcesehir Istanbul edged out Podgorica 95-93 after overtime to remain two games clear in Group A and Valencia stuffed Ankara 116-78 to maintain their three game lead in Group B.
Both teams have already qualified for the play-offs.
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