LISBON (Interstat) — Benfica defeated Denizli Basket 96-91 on Wednesday at Pavilhao Imperio Bonanca. Eugene Crandall led Benfica with 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Broussard Aaron added 22 points, seven rebounds and two assists, while Luke Barrett scored 16. Luther Muhammad contributed 10 points and four assists, and Daniel Relvao had nine points and two blocks. Benfica improved to 5-2. Denizli Basket fell to 2-4 despite Mahir Agva’s 17 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Brae Ivey scored 20 points, Victor Bailey had 21, and John Meeks added 12 points and six rebounds. Benfica shot 29 of 60 from the floor and 10 of 20 from three-point range. Denizli Basket shot 31 of 66 overall and 9 of 20 from beyond the arc. Benfica had 10 turnovers, while Denizli Basket committed 14. Benfica also blocked six shots and recorded nine assists. Benfica next hosts Oliveirense on Saturday. Denizli Basket next hosts Trabzonspor on Sunday.