Telekom Baskets Bonn started the top 16 round of the Champions League with a win.
The defending champion won 89:76 (47:39) against Galatasaray Istanbul on Tuesday.
Bundesliga competitor and group opponent MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg also prevailed 89:82 (41:47) against JDA Bourgogne Dijon from France in their opening game.
Glynn Watson stood out for Bonn with 23 points. Silas Melson was the Giants’ top point collector (23). The German duel in Group J will take place in Bonn next Tuesday (8:00 p.m.).