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1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup

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1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
LeagueFIBA Intercontinental Cup
SportBasketball
Finals championsUnited States Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
  Runners-upSpain Real Madrid
FIBA Intercontinental Cup seasons

The 1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup was the 3rd edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's basketball clubs. It took place at Palestra and Spectrum, Philadelphia. 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.

Participants

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Semi finals

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January 4, Palestra, Philadelphia

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Real Madrid Spain 93–84 Italy Simmenthal Milano
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots United States 84–52 Brazil Botafogo

3rd place game

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January 6, Spectrum, Philadelphia

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Simmenthal Milano Italy 82–54 Brazil Botafogo

Final

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January 6, Spectrum, Philadelphia

Team 1  Score  Team 2
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots United States 105–73 Spain Real Madrid
1968 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Champions
United States
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
2nd title

Final standings

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Team
United States Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
Spain Real Madrid
Italy Simmenthal Milano
4. Brazil Botafogo
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