In the first leg of the FIBA Europe Cup quarter-finals, Latvian basketball player Roberts Blumbergs achieved a 'double-double' by scoring 13 points and securing 11 rebounds. His performance came as his team, Izmiras 'Petkim Spor', faced defeat at home against the Spanish team Bilbao, ending the match with a score of 69-77. Despite the loss, Blumbergs had a notable game, spending just over 29 minutes on the court and demonstrating his skills with an effective scoring rate.

Blumbergs' stats included two successful two-point field goals and three out of four three-point attempts, contributing significantly to his team's total points. Alongside him, teammate Janiks Franke also put in a solid performance, matching Blumbergs with 13 points. However, Bilbao's Darans Hilards shone as the game’s top scorer with 19 points, helping secure the advantage for the coming second leg in Bilbao.

The tournament features 40 teams split into ten groups, and the winners of each group, along with six second-place finishers, progress to the next stage. As 'Petkim Spor' looks forward to their away game in Bilbao next week, they will need to overcome the deficit from this match to advance in the tournament, making this upcoming game crucial for their hopes in the FIBA Europe Cup.