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Lithuanian-trained Barcelona (13-2) defeated Madrid after persistent struggle 87:82 (23:22, 23:24, 18:19, 23:17).
The Catalans were led to victory by the fantastic N. Mirotičius. The forward scored 26 points in 27 minutes (7/10 double, 2/3 trit, 6/7 penalty), bounced 10 balls and scored 41 utility points.
The Barça superstar set a record for Laurynas Birutis. Lithuania still holds the ACB league utility record this season: 42 utility points.
The match was much worse for next Catalan leader Alex Abrines, who scored 2 points (1/3 double, 0/2 trit) in 29 minutes and scored -3 utility points.
Throughout the match, the teams played point-to-point, and the guests managed to break up midway through the fourth quarter, finishing 12: 2 and gaining a double digit 84:72 lead.
The real basketball players who fell into the pit did not give up and fought to the end. The hosts ran 8-0 and reached 80:84. However, at the decisive moment, N. Mirotičius blocked Nicola Laprovittola’s most important shot, then Barça avoided the foul for a long time, and with 6 seconds remaining, N. Mirotičius himself assured the victory of the guests with penalty kicks.
Barça will close the year this Wednesday with a Euroleague match against Bayern Munich. Real will meet Anadolu Efes from Istanbul on Tuesday.
“Real”: Sergio Llull 14, Gabriel cover 12, Walteu Tavaresia 11 (10 Ath. Kam.).
“Barcelona”: Nikola Mirotičius 26 (10 atk. Kam.), Kyle’as Kuricas 14, Adamas Hanga and Pierre’as Oriola po 10.
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