Spain in force at the start of the European season. With a fourth victory in as many matches, this time against Bayern Munich (98-59), and a positive difference of 74 points, Barcelona takes the lead in the Euroleague standings, ahead of Real Madrid, winner of Milan , THURSDAY.
Only 5 lost balls for Barça, metronomic precision on the free throw (17/21), and a top scorer, Jabari Parker (15 points, 6 rebounds), came off the bench, while Jan Vesely scored 14 points and Willy Hernangomez ensured under the basket (5 defensive rebounds, 7 total).
The Iberian party would have been perfect without the first defeat of Valencia, surprised by Efes Istanbul (77-73), whose success took shape in the third quarter, won 19-13 (38-40 at the break ), thanks to Shane Larkin (15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists), and Rodrigue Beaubois (14 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists).
For its third match, Maccabi Tel-Aviv, which is currently playing away due to the war in Israel, won in Athens, against Panathinaikos (86-81) after extra time (72-72). at the end of regulation time), despite 19 lost balls (18 for Panathinaikos), and with 21 points from Bonzie Colson (7/11 in the racket).
Bologna finally won a third victory in a row, against Red Star Belgrade (85-79), who conceded a third defeat in four matches, missing their start (26-15 in the first quarter). . Shabazz Napier’s 23 points were not enough against the Italian collective (six players with at least 10 points, including Isaia Cordinier, 11)
2023-10-20 21:44:56
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