1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Sports season
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The 1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 3rd edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's basketball clubs. It took place at the Palestra and Spectrum in Philadelphia in January 1968. From the FIBA European Champions Cup participated Real Madrid and Simmenthal Milano, from the South American Club Championship participated Botafogo, and from the NABL participated the Akron Wingfoots.
| 1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup | |
|---|---|
| League | FIBA Intercontinental Cup |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Finals champions |  Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| Runners-up |  Real Madrid |
Participants
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Semifinals
Fewer than 1,000 fans turned out to the Palestra for the semi-final double header on January 4, 1968 which was seen as a loss to the sponsoring Amateur Athletic Union.
January 4, Palestra, Philadelphia[1]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid |
93–84 |  Simmenthal Milano |
| Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
84–52 |  Botafogo |
3rd place game
January 6, Spectrum, Philadelphia[2]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Simmenthal Milano |
82–54 | Botafogo |
Final
January 6 |
| Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
105–73 | Real Madrid |
| Pts: Fowler 22 Rebs: King 7 |
Pts: Aiken 23 Rebs: Aiken 10 |
| 1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champions |
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 Akron Goodyear Wingfoots 2nd title |
