Jaylen Barford carried Reggio Emilia past Pardubice with a 23-point, 5-rebound display that required just 29 minutes. The guard shot 10 of 16 from the field, including 3 of 8 from three-point range, and did not reach the free-throw line in a dominant performance that underscored the hosts' control. Reggio Emilia's 82–65 victory in Group E left little suspense in the second half. Barford's efficient scoring — he committed only two turnovers across his 29 minutes — set the tone early and allowed the home side to build separation. Pardubice never found a rhythm to threaten a comeback. The 17-point margin reflected a thorough team effort, but Barford's night was the engine that made it possible.