Analysis · Basketball Champions League Europe, round 2
Antwerp break AEK open in the third quarter as Nijel Pack fires off the bench
Level after one quarter and behind after two, Windrose Giants Antwerp took the second half 28-12 and 27-14 to win 103-76 away at AEK BC.
Antwerp · AEK 76-103 Antwerp
Nijel Pack
Windrose Giants AntwerpBasketball Champions League Europe
- Points
- 20
- Rebounds
- 1
- Assists
- 4
- Threes
- 5/6
- PIR
- 19
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-21
Where AEK vs Antwerp broke: the 28-12 third quarter
The game broke in the third quarter, which Antwerp won 28-12. Until then AEK had matched them, drawing the first quarter 25-25 and taking the second 25-23.
Antwerp did not ease off once they were in front. They won the fourth quarter 27-14, turning a contest that was close for a half into a 103-76 win on the road, a margin of 27 points.
Score by quarter
Nijel Pack off the bench: 20 points in 22 minutes
Nijel Pack was the player who swung it for Antwerp, with 20 points in 22 minutes off the bench. He shot 5/6 from three, 2/3 inside the arc and 1/1 from the line.
The box score does not split his scoring by quarter, but his PIR of 19 was the highest in the game. He also handed out 4 assists against 2 turnovers.
Enoch Cheeks backed him up from the starting five with a double-double of 17 points and 13 rebounds. His 4/7 from three made up for a 2/8 night inside the arc.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Nijel Pack (Antwerp) | 20 | 19 |
| Enoch Cheeks (Antwerp) | 17 | 18 |
| Vincent Kesteloot (Antwerp) | 15 | 18 |
| Noel Coleman (Antwerp) | 16 | 17 |
| Landers Nolley II (AEK) | 23 | 16 |
| Joel Murray (Antwerp) | 13 | 16 |
Antwerp bench and depth against AEK in the box score
Antwerp won on depth as much as on one hot shooter. Noel Coleman joined Pack off the bench with 16 points, 5 assists and 2 steals in 31 minutes, shooting 4/9 from three.
Among the starters, Vincent Kesteloot added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, going 4/4 at the line. Joel Murray ran the offence with 8 assists and 13 points in 18 minutes, plus 3 steals of his own.
Landers Nolley II led AEK with 23 points on 8/14 inside the arc, but he also committed 5 turnovers. Nelly Joseph had 3 blocks and 8 rebounds, yet went 0/6 from the free-throw line.
What the result means for Antwerp and AEK in the BCL standings
Antwerp are 2-0 and fifth of 32 after round 2, unbeaten alongside Unicaja, Murcia, Cholet and ALBA Berlin. AEK drop to 1-1 and sit 22nd, with a form line of a win and a loss.
Both teams meet Falco Kc Szombathely next. AEK host that test on 4 November 2026, while Antwerp face the same opponent on 16 December 2026.
All figures come from the official box score and standings after round 2 of the 2026/2027 Basketball Champions League Europe regular season.
Questions people ask
What was the final score of AEK vs Antwerp?
Windrose Giants Antwerp beat AEK BC 103-76 away from home in round 2 of the Basketball Champions League Europe on 21 October 2026. The 27-point margin came after the break, as the first two quarters finished 25-25 and 25-23 to AEK.
Who was the top scorer in AEK vs Antwerp?
Landers Nolley II of AEK was the top scorer with 23 points, shooting 8/14 inside the arc and 4/4 from the line. For Antwerp, Nijel Pack led the way with 20 points off the bench, including 5/6 from three-point range.
How did Nijel Pack play against AEK?
Nijel Pack scored 20 points in 22 minutes off the bench for Antwerp. He shot 5/6 from three, 2/3 inside the arc and 1/1 at the line, adding 4 assists and 2 turnovers. His PIR of 19 was the highest in the game.
Which quarter decided AEK vs Antwerp?
The third quarter decided it. Antwerp won that period 28-12 after AEK had drawn the first quarter 25-25 and taken the second 25-23. Antwerp then won the fourth quarter 27-14 to finish as 103-76 winners on the road.
Where are Antwerp and AEK in the BCL standings?
After round 2, Windrose Giants Antwerp are fifth of 32 with a 2-0 record, one of the unbeaten teams. AEK BC are 22nd at 1-1. Both play Falco Kc Szombathely next: AEK on 4 November, Antwerp on 16 December 2026.
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