Baskonia falls in Bologna against Virtus (88-83) and continues with its bad run away from home in the Euroleague
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He Baskonia bucket has not been able to add bologna before the virtues this Friday night, on matchday 25 of the euroleagueafter lose by 88-83 in a match in which the Italian team put the score in their favor in the second quarter and was able to manage their advantage until the end. In this way, Joan Peñarroya’s men have not been able to turn around their losing streak as visitors in the top continental competition, where they have obtained three wins in 13 outings, and have accumulated six consecutive defeats away from the Buesa Arena.
The Basque team has not been brilliant, and has not been able to play solidly or regularly, which has resulted in its twelfth defeat of the season in the Euroleague. Yes indeed, remains in the top eightright now he is seventh, with thirteen wins, and, in addition, he has competed until the conclusion to secure the basketaverage particularly with Virtus, which in Vitoria-Gasteiz was defeated in December by Baskonia 90-79.
He start of the match It’s been a bit rough, both on the pitch and off it. With two minutes still to play, Virtus de Bologna was leading 9-0, and the match had been stopped due to a blackout in the pavilion. But Baskonia, however, has known how to focus, and has soon equalized the score and has managed to overcome its rival. At the end of the first quarter, those of Peñarroya won 16-19after completing a good performance.
In it second bedroom, Baskonia has had a hard time fixing the defense, and has conceded 28 points. At times, the Gasteiz team has not been able to control the game as it should, although it has not allowed Virtus to escape on the scoreboard either. In this way, at halftime, everything was yet to be decided, because the 44-41 with which the first half ended left the resolution of the clash for the second half.
He third period has continued along the same lines as the previous minutes, with the two teams combining successes and errors and a Baskonia that was not completely comfortable. The Italian team has maintained its advantage, although the game has not shown much clarity. It gave the impression that Baskonia, who did not let up, could decide the game if they managed to be more forceful both in attack and in defense; but that had to show in the last quarter, since the third ended 68-62 for Virtus de Bologna.
However, it could not be. The Virtus has shown quality to hold the Baskonia in the last minutes, and has not gone through excessive trouble to score the victory. With just over three minutes to go, the team from Vitoria was only two points behind, but a three-pointer from the local squad once again extended the lead and put Baskonia on the ropes. In the end, 88-83, and Peñarroya’s men will have to keep insisting to ensure their place among the top eight.
Data sheet:
88 – Virtus Bologna (16+28+24+20): Teodosic (17), Abass (10), Ojeleye (5), Hackett (9), Bellinelli (15) -starting five-, Jaiteh (5), Pajola (3), Bako (4), Lundberg (6), Shengelia (12), Mickey (2) and Weems (-).
83 – Cazoo Baskonia (19+22+21+21): Thompson (15), Howard (10), Giedraitis (25), Hommes (15) and Enoch (-) -starting five-, Marinkovic (4), Raieste (-), Costello (7), Díez (3), Kotsar (4), Heidegger (-) and Kurucs (-).
Source: Eitb
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