VEF Riga beat Lokomotiv Plovdiv 106-83 in their FIBA Europe Cup opener, with Jordan Sears contributing 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists, FIBA reported. In the same October 7 programme, Divine Myles's buzzer-beater gave Bashkimi a 79-77 win over Valmiera. Sporting CP overcame Rilski Sportist 79-75 after overtime, while Corey Floyd and Ty Johnson combined for 67 points in Lions de Genève's 105-83 victory over the LANDAU Lions. The games completed the regular season's opening week.