A great second half propels Lointek Gernika to victory (78-59) against Zaglebie Sosnowiec
Euskaraz irakurri: Lointek Gernikak 78-59 menderatu du Zaglebie Sosnowiec, bigarren zati bikaina jokatuta
He Lointek Gernika Bizkaia ha cattle this wednesday night Badby 78-59to the Zaglebie Sosnowiecin the third day of the group stage of the EuroCup. The Biscayan team, in this way, obtains its first win in the competition, and is provisionally in second position in its group. Lucas Fernández’s team based their victory on a notable second half, especially in the third period, when they broke the game with a 16-0 run.
After losing last week, also in Maloste, against Lattes Montpellier, the match was crucial for the Gernika-Lumo team, as well as for the Polish team. Both had been defeated by the French squad, which is aiming for first place in the group, so Tonight’s victory meant taking advantage in the standings and coming first in the predicted fight between them.. It was a high-level European night, a very important challenge, and it was noticeable in the atmosphere in the pavilion, full of excitement, but also tension and responsibility.
He first quarter has been equal until its final stretch. Zaglebie has tried to take the lead on the scoreboard, but Lointek Gernika has always remained close, without letting its rival get away. Thus, at 13-13, two consecutive triples by Lucas Fernández have placed a hopeful 19-13 on Maloste’s scoreboard, which has seen its players also win by six points, 21-15, at the end of the first period.
He second bedroom It has had two clearly differentiated parts. In the first of them, Lointek Gernika, with a fast and agile game and superior rebounding, has established a difference of up to 15 points, at 37-22. It seemed that the Biscayan team was in a position to dominate, but Zaglebie’s reaction was brilliant, with a run of 0-12 that left things at 37-34, three points ahead for the Gernika-Lumo squad, when The players have gone to the locker room for the break.
Although the first few moments have not been good, and, in fact, the Polish squad has even managed to take the lead (37-38), The third quarter was excellent on the part of Lointek Gernika. Lucas Fernández’s men have managed not only to once again reach a lead of fifteen points (53-38, at the end of this third period), but have also managed to ensure that their rival only scores four more points than they had at half-time. . At times, the Basque team has overwhelmed the Polish team, who have been unable to do anything against the brilliant defense and determination exhibited by the locals.
Already launched towards victory, the players of the Biscayan team They didn’t struggle in the last quarter; What’s more, they have been able to extend their advantage, which could be important, given that it could be the case that the basketaverage determines that one of the two teams achieves qualification for the next phase. That being the case, the final 78-59 score is significant, and correctly summarizes what was seen on the Maloste court, where Lointek Gernika was superior and scored a prestigious victory.
Source: Eitb

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