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1976–77 FIBA European Champions Cup

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FIBA European Champions Cup

The 1976–77 FIBA European Champions Cup was the 20th edition of the FIBA European Champions Cup (now called EuroLeague). The Final was held at the Pionir Hall in Belgrade, Yugoslavia on April 7, 1977. Maccabi Elite defeated Mobilgirgi Varèse, by a result of 78–77. This year saw a competition system change, as FIBA opted to replace classic knock-out round qualifications with a group stage.

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Competition system

  • 24 teams (European national domestic league champions, plus the then current title holders) entered a Quarterfinals group stage, divided into six groups that played a round-robin. The final standing was based on individual wins and defeats. In the case of a tie between two or more teams after the group stage, the following criteria was used to decide the final classification: 1) number of wins in one-to-one games between the teams; 2) basket average between the teams; 3) general basket average within the group
  • The 6 group winners of the Quarterfinal Group Stage advanced to the Semifinal Group Stage, which was played as a single group under the same round-robin rules.
  • The group winner and the runner-up of the Semifinal Group Stage qualified for the final, which was played at a predetermined venue.

    • Final

    April 7, Pionir Hall, Belgrade

    References

    1976–77 FIBA European Champions Cup Wikipedia
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