Baskonia book a ticket to the quarter-finals after defeating Virtus

The achievement of Dusko Ivanovic’s team came after a very weak match in Belgrade against Maccabi. Over 10,000 paying people in Buesa and Dream Passport. Knowing the talent of this block, which is always assumed, I needed to bring physical effort, intensity and defense. A superb third quarter saw them pass with dignity in front of a devoted crowd. The calendar is merciless and On Sunday they will play in Malaga against Unicaja Ibon Navarro from Vitoria.

Baskonia got off to a brilliant start, or rather Tadas Sedekerskis, who scored nine points in a row. Belinelli, standing in front, gave him the answer. When the first timeout came, they were the top scorers on television. The middle of the first quarter passed, and the exchange of blows was obvious. Matt Costello joined the party because as soon as he came out he made a three (16-12, min. 6). Howard got his first hit with 4 minutes left in the first inning.

Although the first period was won by the Trans-Alpine team (21-22) with 10 points from Belinelli and 11 from the Lithuanian Basque captain.

Bunchy’s block still had the initiative, but Matt Costello chipped in to take the lead again, 31-29. Aside from Tadas, Costello had an all-around great game. Left behind was that cowardly team that squandered a 15-point lead in the middle of the second period. Concentration from the very beginning and bet on victory from the 1st minute. Rogkavopoulos also had good chances and helped Ivanovic’s team take the lead. In addition, Belinelli’s defense was different: Rayeste or Howard. Rogkavopoulos will also play this role during the clash. Virtus had the best percentage, but they suffered too many losses.

The score was tied at 41 at half-time, but Vitorian’s second half was superb. The initial score of 22–6 decided the match. Shengelia and Dunston appear to have gone missing. Also Marinkovic after passing through the locker room. Howard, who went into the break with 11 to his name, began his shutdown cycle. In addition, Miller McIntyre, as always, did a lot of damage with his shots (53-43, min. 23). Howard’s two straight threes lit the fire (68-54, min. 28).

As the Italians threatened to close in, Sedekerskis’ triple followed to put the Victorians within 15 points. The game started with an exchange of baskets between Tadas and Belinelli, but the latter eventually fizzled out. Five years later Bues’ team reached the Euroleague playoffs. In fact, the Play-In was of little use as Maccabi finished seventh and Baskonia eighth. Like Friday night last week, come on. They remained on the path of Ephesus and Virtus.

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