Last Monday Lukoil Akademik destroyed Chernomorets for 1-0 lead in the Bulgarian playoff quarterfinals. The 6'6” guard Chavdar Kostov led the way for the reigning champion with 32 points, his most of the season with Sophia. The Bulgarian finished 6-of-7 FGs 4-of-6 3FGs and 8-of-10 FTs. Chavdar also added 5 rebounds and 7 assists.
6'9" Macedonian power forward Pero Antic followed him with 27 points, 9 boards and 5 assists. 6'7" small forward Todor Stoykov added 19 points and 8 assists.