The Basketball Champions League has named its Team of the Week for Week 5, headlined by Nicolas Laprovittola of Joventut and Amine Noua of Unicaja, with Neftali Difuidi, Karl Chavis and Zach Freemantle completing the five-man lineup, Sportando reported.
All five selections came in winning efforts. Laprovittola poured in 23 points on 6-of-9 shooting from three-point range as Joventut posted an 81-64 road victory over Porto, a performance that strengthens his early case for the competition’s MVP award. Noua matched the scoring output with 27 points, added 5 rebounds and posted a 27 efficiency rating in Unicaja’s 99-94 win over Pallacanestro Reggiana.
Difuidi, Chavis and Freemantle Round Out the Five
Neftali Difuidi earned his spot after a full-court performance for Strasbourg in its 95-70 win over Cibona, collecting 23 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Karl Chavis recorded 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists as Salon Vilpas defeated Antwerp. Zach Freemantle closed out the lineup with 23 points in Legia Warszawa’s 79-72 upset of Galatasaray.
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| Player | Team | Points | Other key numbers | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Laprovittola | Joventut | 23 | 6-of-9 from three | 81-64 win at Porto |
| Neftali Difuidi | Strasbourg | 23 | 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block | 95-70 win vs. Cibona |
| Karl Chavis | Salon Vilpas | 23 | 5 rebounds, 3 assists | Win vs. Antwerp |
| Amine Noua | Unicaja | 27 | 5 rebounds, 27 efficiency rating | 99-94 win vs. Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| Zach Freemantle | Legia Warszawa | 23 | — | 79-72 upset of Galatasaray |
Player of the Week Voting Now Open
Fans can now cast votes for the Basketball Champions League Player of the Week, with the winner scheduled to be announced on Friday through the league’s social media channels.
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