There is no better way to get out of a slump and dispel doubts than the one perpetrated this Sunday by Grimau’s Barça, capable of minimizing an entire Baskonia bordering on excellence in many aspects of the game and finally enjoying a placid afternoon of basketball . After four defeats in the last five games, the Palau breathes a little easier with this happy reunion with the most exciting version of its team.
The latest results had mixed things up a bit in Barcelona, ??whose ship seemed to be starting to take on water after an impressive start to the journey. And the visit of Ivanovic’s Baskonia did not seem to be the most comfortable to try to get back on track, the Vitorian team was always combative, having surpassed the Blaugrana a month ago in the Euroleague and this time had to suffer revenge for that one. affront.
The match began threatening to open more waterways for Barça, once again receiving points easily with the magician Howard inspired. Kotsar made it 3-11 in less than five minutes and the crowd began to turn their heads and look at each other trying to find solace. Grimau’s team also couldn’t find the way to points, missing many shots, including the first seven triples he attempted.
But lo and behold, Barça suddenly managed to align the stars and cut Baskonia short. Although he still didn’t score easily, he had managed to stop the water from entering and little by little, with patience, he began to turn the score around. A few good minutes from Jokubaitis ended with an assist to Abrines that returned command to the local team (15-14).
Although it was in the second quarter when Barça recognized itself most, just when some triples like those of Satoransky, Brizuela and Parker began to score, which reached the barrier of ten points difference for Barça (35-25, minute 19). Baskonia took the blow well and managed to get up with a last triple from Moneke to postpone the resolution of the duel to the second half (37-33).
But after the break there was only one team on the pitch, Barça imposing, defending like they have rarely seen this season, and overwhelming the rival without mercy. Willy Hernangómez then stood out, who was very comfortable in that scenario, although it was Da Silva who scored with the 50-35 (minute 25) that made the foundations of the ancient Barcelona coliseum shake. The dynamic was even accentuated in the final stretch and between Jokubaitis, Parra and Parker they finished destroying a rival who had surrendered their weapons a long time ago, losing 79-49 shortly before the end.
Barça recognizes itself again when looking in the mirror.
82. Barça (17 20 19 26): Satoransky (3), Laprovittola (8), Kalinic (5), Parker (14), Vesely (0) -starting team-, Da Silva (5), Brizuela (5), Hernangómez (12), Abrines (9), Jokubaitis (12), Parra (9) and Nnaji (0).
62. Baskonia (19 14 11 18): Howard (24), Miller-McIntyre (11), Ten (0), Moneke (6), Kotsar (7), Raieste (0), Chiozza (2). , Sedekerskis (4), Marinkovic (0), Rogkavopoulos (0), Diop (8) and Mannion (0).
Referees: Carlos Peruga, Javier Torres and Cristóbal Sánchez. They signaled a technical foul against the visitor Miller-McIntyre (min.19).
Incidents: Matchday 14 of the Endesa League played at the Palau Blaugrana in Barcelona in front of 5,219 spectators. At half-time, spectators threw stuffed animals onto the court that were collected for charitable causes.
