Basketball The Antwerp Giants, the insured himself yesterday of a place in the Final Four of the Champions League. A historical moment, because no Belgian basketball team succeeded in it. The Russians of Nizhny Novgorod were about two matches easily set aside (83-68 and 66-61). How ambitious should the Giants now are in this Final Four and what are their chances? Rik Samaey explains.
“This is a very nice performance, that we should not under chairs or sofas cross”, open Samaey. “It is unique for a Belgian team to that stage in European basketball to reach. But we have to be honest and also a few things put into perspective. The Final Four of the Champions League is not the biggest European competition. The are not the big top teams that they have beaten. Novgorod half of the Russian league, the last opponent of Murcia is third last in Spain. But the level in the Champions League is on the rise, and running the Giants now.”
