Traore powers Naestved past Copenhagen in lopsided road win

FREDERIKSBERG, Denmark (Interstat) — Aboubacar Traore had 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as visiting Naestved routed Copenhagen 117-55 on Saturday at Bulowsvejshallen. Naestved improved to 4-0, while Copenhagen Wolfpack dropped to 1-4. Roger McFarlane added 17 points and eight rebounds for Naestved, Sean Trumper had 11 points and eight rebounds, Bryan Etumnu scored 16 points, Lau Christoffersen chipped in 13 points, and Jordan Goldwire and Pip Ajayi each scored 10. Julian Lamont Larry added 11 points and five assists. Naestved shot 43 of 75 from the floor, 6 of 22 from 3-point range and 24 of 31 from the free-throw line. The visitors had 18 assists, 17 offensive rebounds and committed 20 turnovers. Copenhagen shot 18 of 65 overall, 5 of 32 from beyond the arc and 12 of 16 at the line. Per Christian Brandt scored 14 points for the Wolfpack, and Silas Braikia added 13 points and six assists. Copenhagen had eight assists, five offensive rebounds and 28 turnovers.