FC Barcelona secured a narrow 90-87 victory over Maccabi at the Palau Blaugrana, bringing their EuroLeague record to 3–2 behind a decisive late-game performance orchestrated by Aleksander Sekulic and guard Justin Robinson.
Sekulic Adjustments Fuel Late-Game Surge Against Maccabi
The Catalan side found themselves locked in a gritty battle as Maccabi utilized sharp outside shooting, hitting 9 of 18 three-point attempts in the first half alone. Trailing 40-42 at halftime, Barça struggled to establish offensive continuity against alternative defensive sets deployed by the visitors. Yam Madar kept the Israeli side moving forward with consistent scoring, while Umoja Gibson provided vital energy for the hosts during their toughest stretches.
Entering the final ten minutes with a narrow 67-64 lead, Barcelona finally found offensive rhythm. The hosts manufactured an 83-75 advantage late in the fourth quarter, asserting themselves inside before Maccabi mounted a frantic comeback.
Robinson Delivers Winning Three-Pointer in Final Seconds
Rebounding vulnerabilities allowed Maccabi to stay within striking distance down the stretch. Iffe Lundberg tied the game at 87-87 by sinking three free throws with just 19.2 seconds remaining on the clock. With the game hanging in the balance, Justin Robinson delivered the decisive blow, draining a three-pointer with only 1.6 seconds left to put Barça ahead for good.
Bonzie Colson had a final chance to salvage overtime for Maccabi, but his buzzer-beating perimeter shot missed the mark, sealing the home victory for the Blaugrana.
Upcoming EuroLeague and Domestic Fixtures Await Barcelona
Barcelona faces a rapid turnaround with little time to recover energy following their European battle. The squad travels next to face Olympiacos on Friday before closing out the week domestically with an away fixture against Asisa Joventut at the Palau Olímpic de Badalona.
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