José Antonio Jiménez
15/10/2023
A regrettable morning in attack and two missed free throws by Marín when the Riojans were having the worst time give literature to the defeat of Betis Baloncesto in their visit to Clavijo, a team that a few days ago fell by about 50 points against Alicante. And with such unfortunate percentages…: 4/22 in triples, 17/51 in field goals and 18/36 in free throws. Numbers that do not save even a good game in defense. Romero’s 20 points (note, 5/16 in free throws) and Croatian Rogic’s 10 have been of little use, despite conceding so few points.
The poor attacking performances of Javi Carrasco’s troops throughout the first two acts explained the 35-26 break. And a 9-2 run for the Riojans in the last stretch of the second quarter. Without a doubt, there is a lot to improve on the Seville side with still 20 minutes left. Cuban Romero’s points, for the moment, fell on deaf ears.
The passage through the locker room suited the visitors, who little by little began to catch on to the hosts’ heels (44-39 and 47-42, result at the end of the third quarter). Of course, Romero continued without much help in offensive tasks. Normal, missing both from the free throw and from the 6.75 goal.
It was evident that an offensive push by the Beticos in the fourth quarter would be synonymous with victory. But it had to be given due to the ineffectiveness of a Clavijo that paid for the passing of the minutes. However, already halfway through, the locals kept a meager income like gold… but which would give them victory if the visitor’s reaction did not come (51-46 and 54-47). With just over four minutes left, Javi Carrasco’s men seemed to be closer than ever to a comeback thanks to Rogic’s points (56-53). A comeback that they did not rule out with one minute remaining (59-55 and 59-56). Two missed free throws by Marín with 18 seconds gave oxygen to a Clavijo that ended up winning 62-56.
Two games and two losses. A lot of work ahead for a team that at the moment does not satisfy its new owners (the Mexicans of XOY). And on Friday Movistar Estudiantes visits San Pablo. What a bull…
2023-10-15 12:26:30
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