Mykonos secured a commanding 78:58 victory over Neftçi Baku in the FIBA Europe Cup on Tuesday evening at their home court. The hosts controlled proceedings from the opening tip, building an insurmountable lead through disciplined defence and efficient three-point shooting. Neftçi Baku, sitting second in the standings after six matches, could not match the pace set by their Greek opponents.
Mykonos shot 28 from 56 field attempts, converting 8 of their 22 three-point chances to keep the scoreboard ticking over. They distributed the ball with 21 assists across their offensive possessions, while Neftçi managed just 13 assists from 20 successful shots. The visiting side attempted 38 three-pointers but hit only 7, failing to find any rhythm from distance.
Rebounding told a similar story, with Mykonos claiming 40 boards compared to Neftçi's 32. The hosts won 32 defensive rebounds to 23, limiting second-chance opportunities for the visitors. Turnovers were evenly matched at 16 for Mykonos and 17 for Neftçi, though the home side converted their possessions far more effectively.
Neftçi Baku arrive in Greece with mixed recent form, having beaten Pärnu 80:67 before losing 61:73 in their most recent outing. Mykonos come off a narrow 85:88 defeat to PAOK, but their previous results against Panathinaikos suggest they can compete at this level.
The result leaves Neftçi with three wins and three losses from their six games. Mykonos extend their attacking threat with this comprehensive display, while the visitors will need to address their shooting efficiency if they want to progress further in the competition.
