A nail-biter in Barcelona, with Justin Robinson sinking a buzzer-beater to give Barcelona the win over Maccabi, 90-87 in the fifth round of the EuroLeague.
The game was perfectly balanced for three quarters, with the two teams trading the lead. In the decisive final quarter, the “Blaugrana” managed to build a lead, but the Israelis fought back and tied the score at 87-87 just seconds before the final buzzer. On the most crucial possession of the game, Robinson sank a three-pointer from the top of the key, making it 90-87. Maccabi had 1.6 seconds left to respond, but missed their final shot, handing the victory to the home team.
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Justin Robinson emerged as the star of the game with his game-winning three-pointer, finishing with 11 points, though the best player on the court for most of the game was Kevin Punter, who finished with 19.
With this result, Sekulic’s team put their loss to Zalgiris behind them, improved their record to 3-2, and moved up in the standings. On the other hand, Katas’s team suffered its fourth loss in five games and remains near the bottom of the standings.
Quarter scores: 23-24, 40-42, 67-64, 90-87
Fenerbahce put on a show from 6.75 meters and dominated Zalgiris
Fenerbahce returned to winning ways in the EuroLeague with an impressive performance! Sarunas Jasikevicius’s team defeated Zalgiris 99-80 in Round 5, improving their record to 4-1 and putting their loss to Panathinaikos behind them, while the Lithuanians dropped to 2-3.
The Turks hit the court with their foot on the gas and put on an amazing first quarter, combining tremendous accuracy from beyond the arc with suffocating defense. Fenerbahce started with an incredible 7-for-10 from three-point range, finding their way to the basket with impressive consistency and closing out the first quarter up by 13, with the score at 27-14.
Zalgiris, however, did not give up. With Carsen Edwards on fire and shooting at an exceptional rate from 6.75 m, the Lithuanians dramatically ramped up their offensive output in the second quarter, scoring 29 points and getting back into the game. The 50-43 halftime score left the outcome wide open, with Zalgiris having found its rhythm and looking capable of giving the home team a run for its money.
Fenerbahce’s response, however, was impressive. In the third quarter, Jasikevicius’s team completely dominated on both ends of the court, posting a 28-13 run and essentially sealing the victory. Defensive consistency returned to the forefront, ball movement remained excellent, and the lead skyrocketed, with Zalgiris unable to find an answer.
Fenerbahce’s greatest strength was its overall team play. Accuracy from beyond the 6.75-meter line (13/29, 44.8%) was combined with smart offensive decisions, while the Turks dished out 23 assists for just 9 turnovers, reflecting their good ball movement and control of the tempo. At the same time, they significantly limited Jonas Valančiūnas, who, aside from his presence on the boards, was unable to contribute as much as he would have liked on offense, scoring just 8 points.
The standout of the game was Savon Shields, who finished with 17 points. Wade Baldwin may have been limited to 6 points, but he dished out 7 assists and played a key role in creating opportunities, serving as Fenerbahce’s primary playmaker.
For Zalgiris, Carsen Edwards was the leading scorer with 20 points and 4-for-8 shooting from three-point range, trying to keep his team in the game, while no other Zalgiris player scored in double digits.
Quarter scores: 27-14, 50-43, 78-56, 99-80.
A fierce Real Madrid secured its second straight win in Milan
Real Madrid emerged victorious from Armani Milan’s home court, winning 98-89 in the 5th round of the EuroLeague and celebrating its second consecutive victory in the competition.
The Madrid team dramatically stepped up their performance in the second and third quarters, finding solutions on offense and laying the groundwork for an important road win in Italy.
The star for the “Queen” was Felis, who finished the game with 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, racking up 24 points in the efficiency rating. Maledon and Campazzo also made valuable contributions, adding 14 and 13 points, respectively.
For Armani Milan, Bolmaro with 21 points and Hall with 17 were the top scorers, while Mathias scored 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting from three-point range.
The quarters: 25-21, 40-53, 67-84, 89-98.
Dubai returned to winning ways with an emphatic road win at Baskonia, led by a spectacular performance from Petrushev
Dubai celebrated a major road win in Vitoria, defeating Baskonia 93-79 over Baskonia and getting back on the winning track after two consecutive losses that followed their impressive start with victories over Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Xavi Pascual’s team found themselves trailing early on, as Baskonia came out strong and took a 14-2 lead, looking capable of dictating the pace of the game. The visitors’ response, however, was immediate. Dubai evened the score before halftime and dominated the second half, gradually taking complete control.
With an offensive surge and better decision-making on both ends of the court, Pascual’s team extended their lead to as many as 19 points, ultimately securing a comfortable 14-point victory.
The standout player for Dubai was Emfiondu Kabengele, who finished the game with 16 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double, while Philip Petrusev was a close second as the game’s leading scorer with 17 points. For Baskonia, Tadas Szedekerskis stood out with 13 points and 4 rebounds.
With this result, Dubai improved to 3-2 and returned to winning ways, while Baskonia slipped to 1-4, continuing its difficult start to the tournament.
Out of nowhere… Jones sank a buzzer-beater against Villeurbanne and secured the victory for Red Star!
He sank a buzzer-beater against Villeurbanne, and Red Star continued its impressive run this season!
On Tuesday night (10/13), the Belgrade “Red-and-Whites” came away from “Astrobal” with an 84-82 victory, thanks to Chris Jones’s incredible buzzer-beating two-pointer at the end of the game, bringing the Serbs’ record to 3-2!
The game was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, with Red Star dominating in scoring and the finer points of the game. Moneke led the winners with 18 points and 4 assists, while Jones finished the game with 8 points and 9 assists. For ASVEL, which fell to 2-3, Gatz stood out with 19 points.
Quarter scores: 23-26, 46-42, 67-66, 82-84.
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