AEL and AEK Larnaca take the lead in ECOMMBX Basket League semifinals

In the ECOMMBX Basket League semifinals, which are decided by a best-of-five series, AEL Limassol and AEK Larnaca secured their first victories. AEL Limassol defeated Keravnos Strovolou 87-80 in an away game on Saturday, taking a 1-0 series lead. The next game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at Nikos Solomonidis arena. During the final second of the match, AEL player Myles Tate sustained an injury, creating concern for his availability in the upcoming game. Keravnos initially led in the first half, but AEL surged in the third quarter to secure the win, led by Tyrn Flowers (25 points). Meanwhile, AEK Larnaca beat APOEL 99-77 at Kition arena. The match was tied 50-50 at halftime, but AEK dominated the second half, led by Hollingsworth, who scored 24 points with a 40-efficiency rating.