Basketball Champions League
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Despite the loss to Bamberg (77-73), AEK Athens became the first team that secured its place to the knockout stage of the BCL.

The defending champions are currently on top of Group C, with an 8-2 record, and have officially qualified to the playoffs.

With four games remaining, they will now fight with Hapoel Jerusalem (7-2) and Bamberg (7-3) for the top spot in the Group.