FC Barcelona dropped a heavy 113-89 road decision against Joventut de Badalona in a derby at the Olímpic de Badalona, with the match slipping away during two massive scoring runs by the home side. The visiting blaugranes opened with a strong 12-21 lead before Joventut roared back with a 27-2 run, later sealing the contest with a decisive 15-2 surge in the second half. The loss leaves Barcelona searching for immediate answers just two days after a strenuous European fixture against Olympiakos.
Early promise fades under Joventut scoring onslaught
The match began with high intensity as Barcelona capitalized on strong interior play from Balcerowski and perimeter shooting from Tyrese Martin to build an early 12-21 advantage, forcing Joventut coach Dani Miret to call a timeout. After stretching the margin to a game-high 10 points at 16-26, the visiting attack stalled completely while the home crowd galvanized La Penya. Joventut surged ahead with a 27-2 run to claim a 43-28 lead. Only a late first-half push led by Evbuonwam helped narrow the gap, sending the teams into the locker room with Joventut holding a 49-45 edge.
Second-half rallies fall short as Laprovittola and Rubio dictate pace
Barcelona briefly threatened after the restart, cutting the deficit to 62-59 following three-pointers from Robinson and Parra alongside improved defensive stops. However, fouls committed by Laprovittola, allied with Rubio starting to manage the pace of the game saw the home side take control. That backcourt control ignited a 15-2 run that pushed Joventut ahead 77-61, effectively breaking Barcelona’s resistance. The visitors were unable to recover as the deficit widened toward the final buzzer.
Match statistics and individual performances
Joventut’s high-octane offense was propelled by 19 points from Rubio and 17 points from Ndiaye, alongside 16 points from Sulejmanovic. Barcelona’s top scorer was Tyrese Martin with 21 points, while Robinson added 12 and Balcerowski chipped in 10. The referees for the fixture were Fernando Calatrava, Alberto Sánchez Sixto, and Iyán González. Quarters finished 23-26, 26-19, 33-23, and 34-18 in favor of the hosts.
