Racing Luxembourg overpowered AB Contern 139-53 in the M-Coupe des Jeunes 1/16 finales in Contern, a game that flipped dramatically after a blistering start by the hosts. Contern opened 16-0 behind the shot-making of XIROUCHAKIS Damian Ioannis (16, 1.76m) and Emil Dostert (CON). Coach Jeff Roth's team forced an early timeout from Racing, but Hristo Stoikov's side answered with a ruthless 22-0 run to seize control and close the first quarter ahead 30-22.
The second quarter settled the contest. Racing unleashed 43 points in the period, with Luca Schmit (RAC) repeatedly scoring on back-to-back possessions, and Sarunas Sulcas (RAC) adding quick strikes in transition. Halftime read 73-36. The visitors kept their foot down after the break, winning the third 34-5 and the fourth 32-12, stretching the final margin to 86.
Racing spread the offense across the roster with seven players in double figures. Pete Rajniak (RAC) led with 28, Schmit (RAC) followed with 24, and captain Stefan Stoykov (RAC) added 21, including a timely third-quarter three. Oskar Berger (17, 1.82m, SVN) chipped in 17, while Sulcas (RAC) and Julian Klimkowski (RAC) each delivered 17 and 16 respectively; Alkis Chatzis (RAC) came off the bench for 10. Klimkowski also hit a three to punctuate a second-quarter surge.
For Contern, XIROUCHAKIS (16, 1.76m) stood out with 21, showing range with three makes from deep. Dostert (CON) and Efe Denizlerkurdu (CON) scored 11 apiece; Miguel Ahamdanech Serrano (CON) added a late triple. Early foul trouble did not help the hosts' rhythm, as Samuel Lockett (CON) picked up two quick fouls in the opening phase.
Game evolution was the story: a 16-0 home burst, immediately overturned by Racing's 22-0 reply, then an overwhelming 43-point second quarter and sustained two-way pressure from Stoikov's group to the finish.
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