Euskaraz irakurri: Araskik garaipena bereganatu du Gernikaren aurkako euskal derbian (75-72)

Kutxabank Araski claimed victory against Lointek Gernika by 75-72 in it basque derby of the 19th day of the Endesa League which was played on Sunday, January 28 in Mendizorroza.

Araski started strong, achieving an eight-point lead (10-2), although Gernika’s reaction was quick and managed to tie the match (11-11). In the final stretch of the first quarter the visitors gained a four-point lead, but the locals reduced their disadvantage to one point (14-15).

At the beginning of the second quarter equality reigned (18-18 and 20-20). However, with two minutes and 38 seconds left before halftime, Kutxabank Araski distanced itself again (29-24). Lointek Gernika tried to get closer on the scoreboard, but the Vitoria-Gasteiz team went to the locker room with a result of 34-30.

After going through the locker room, the Gernika-Lumo team was superior and was ahead on the scoreboard (34-40). Afterwards, Araski came within three points of the rival (40-43); In any case, the visitors continued to be superior on the court, and opened the gap (40-52). It seemed that the Bizkaia team could leave the victory on track, but the Araba team did not give up and reduced the deficit to five points (52-57) at the end of the third quarter.

The last ten minutes have been very even. Lointek Gernika had an advantage halfway through the final quarter (62-67), but Kutxabank Araski did not give up and tied the match (69-69) with three minutes remaining. The final minute was reached with a score in favor of the locals of 71-70. In addition, Araba’s team scored two free throws with 19 seconds left (73-70). Afterwards, Gernika got closer to one point (73-72). Immediately afterwards, the visitors made a quick foul and the locals scored both free throws (75-72). The last possession belonged to the visitors, they were not able to score and the victory went to Araski (75-72).

Source: Eitb

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