Craiova trailed by 12 points at halftime and as many as 24 after three quarters before a 31-10 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 87-90 at the end of the game. Gaz Metan made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game.
American forward Deven Mitchell notched 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Both teams had four players each w ho scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.