Malik Battle carved up Galatasaray's defence with ruthless efficiency, finishing on 32 points from just 15 shots to propel Cibona to a 96–76 Group B victory at home. The guard's 11-of-15 shooting, anchored by a 6-of-7 night from three-point range, left little for the visitors to work with in the second half. Battle's scoring load shouldered the weight early, when Cibona needed a reliable perimeter threat to establish rhythm. His 4-of-5 free-throw shooting and five assists underlined a balanced approach — he wasn't hunting volume, but making every possession count. A single turnover across 31 minutes spoke to measured decision-making; he found teammates when space opened and attacked when it closed. The 20-point margin reflected a team effort, but Battle's 73 per cent field-goal accuracy set the tone. Galatasaray had no answer for his shot-making range or release speed, and once he got hot early, the gap widened fast. In a competition where depth and perimeter shooting separate group contenders, this was a statement performance.