A story of surprises and improvement. Río Breogán, who traveled second to last in the Endesa League to the Palau Blaugrana, took out his enormous heart to give an incredible moment in the national basketball season. They beat Barça (85-88) after enduring all their attacks, looking like the ‘Warriors of the Wall’ in the first half, and weaving a huge final defense when the ball was burning. His 7 victories bring them out of the abyss and once again touch the morale of Roger Grimau’s team.
Ricky throws a pass.
The story of Cinderella in the Palau was one of the most special of the course. Río Breogán came out very strong, with 10 triples in the first half that validated his candidacy and boosted a good Sergi García (23 points with 5 triples), and they gave the plus when Willy Hernangómez (20 points and 9 rebounds) wanted to take command. A 2+1 from the brilliant McLemore (18+5+4) and two brutal defenses from Juan Fernández (13) prevented it. Lugo exploded with joy.
Breogán, very brave
A great game. He Barça, with Ricky Rubio starting in his second game in the Endesa League, ran into a brave Río Breogán from the beginning. Not due to anyone’s demerit. Because Rubio himself came out with great skill in defense, stealing and weaving several positive actions. With a lot of rhythm, they were able to think about breaking things out. But Breogán had another idea.
His triple became his weapon. And up to six fell. With Sergi García, Toni Nakic and Stefan Momirov as executors. Even with the option of one more, but Juan Fernández stepped on. He answered Barça with a note and got them into trouble (18-26, 9′). Modest, yes. But brave for a long time. Although Barça, with a great Brizuela on the horn, didn’t look out of place in an ‘All-Star’ first quarter either.
Willy, surrounded by rivals.
Of course, the Galician presentation enchanted. And although he had some more difficulty finding a ring after his initial brutality, Ben Mclemore took over from his teammates. A tremendous and triple reverse opened the margin again against a Barça that depended on Abrines and Jokubaitis (31-35, 16′).
Ricky keeps getting better
Although this dependence on you open became positive news. He planted his strong point in the corner and chained 3 + 1 with three free throws. He added more Jokubaitis and the Barça regained a lead that had not been on the electronic screen for many minutes of the Palau (38-37, 17′). But he did not break the game or cloud Breogán’s mind.
Sergi García continued with his first part of scandal and left two tremendous triples. One of those worthy of Klay Thompson and neutralized a great pull launched by Ricky Rubio. Better feeling for the point guard, who chained a triple with a fantasy pass to Willy. Balance of forces and ‘draw’ practically at half-time (47-46, 20′), although Hernangómez put Grimau’s team in command with a great mate.
Ricky, surrounded by rivals.
But without any happiness. “We can’t concede 50 points at halftime,” Abrines stressed. And although they came out more intense, hand in hand with a good Willy Hernangómez with his brutality at the rim, in the second half, Río Breogán wanted the machada. Mcclemore He took the baton from his teammates and with two more triples kept the Lugo team in the game (60-56, 24′).
Their percentages logically fell, but they used a good Sakho to score points for physicality. Rowing, since Barça did not let go of the baton. Jabari Parker took over and with a triple and another great action due to pure talent he scored the score (72-67, 30′). Without displaying his entire game, but he is commanding. A clear warning.
Breogán continues to measure up
He even went further with a great counter from Paulí, but it didn’t break the enthusiasm of those on the Wall either. Sakho continued to strike and McLemore, his leading light in the second half, hit a front three-pointer. Breogán ruled the Palau after rowing a lot. They wanted that surprise (76-77, 34′). A 4-10 turned everything around.
McLemore presses Rubio.
Even ending, not suitable for the faint of heart. If Nakic increased the excitement, Jokubaitis equalized. But Breogán was launched and Sergi García continued to maintain his new leadership, supported by Willy’s personal failures. More so when Juan Fernández left a hook to increase the margin. Of course, Barça did not sell him easily, with Willy compensating for his mistake and a huge triple from Brizuela (85-85, 37′).
A great ending
Nothing changed until the final minute because the errors, by Momirov and García for the visitors and by Jokubaitis to put Barça ahead, fell. Talent was bound to appear. And Ben McLemore, increasingly inspired, was the representation of him. He made a great entrance, with a change of hand in front and imposing his ease with contact, Rokas misjudged and fouled him. 2+1, air to ‘Breo’.
Barça had few options left. And when Parker tried to change pace, he ran into a robbery from Juan Fernández. They did not finish and it allowed Barça a new option. He tried to run and Brizuela gave the ball away with another steal from Juan Fernández for Galician ecstasy. Their four-corner game was the final decision (85-88). The Breogán attacked the Palau. Cinderella. A Disney story.
2024-03-17 13:28:22
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