Ecommbx basketball league semi-final series tied after second matches

In the Ecommbx Basket League semi-finals, Keravnos Strovolou defeated Tria Eka AEL with a score of 85-81, tying the series at 1-1. Keravnos achieved this result under their new head coach, Vasilis Kounas, who recently replaced Ioannis Damalis. In another semi-final series, APOEL Nicosia secured an 82-79 victory against Petrolina AEK, also bringing their series to a 1-1 tie. APOEL, led by top performer Funderburg with 26 points, maintained the lead throughout the game despite a late surge from AEK. While AEK previously won the opening match of their series 87-80, the recent outcomes demonstrate the high competitiveness of the playoffs. Both victorious teams managed to overcome earlier deficits or pressure to keep their championship hopes alive. The semi-final phase continues as teams compete for a spot in the league finals.