BarcelonaAfter playing at the Stark Arena in Belgrade and the Martín Carpena in Málaga, Barça scored a valuable victory at Anadolu Efes (88-97). The Blaugrana team took advantage of their great offensive voraciousness and the loss of Shane Larkin to add a victory that allows them to retain the leadership of the Euroleague. The disorderly contribution of Chimezie Metu (21 points) and Justin Anderson (12), two players who have started the season with irregular performance, disorientated the Turkish team. Juan Núñez (7 assists) also had a remarkable performance on an afternoon where Kevin Punter once again displayed his scoring prowess.
Barça scored seven triples during a first quarter in which their scoring skyrocketed. The Blaugrana team took advantage of their assists to build a 10-point difference (4-14). The opponent knew how to lead the situation and adjust the score (26-29). Chimezie Metu’s goal added energy to the culer team, which did not know how to be regular in the defensive efforts (51-55).
Barça added salt to the Efes wound with a new accelerated offensive (68-83). Despite the reaction of the Turkish team, the Catalan team knew how to control the game and ensure a quiet final stretch on a track where it will not be easy to win this season.
Sense pause
Double week in the Euroleague. On Thursday (8.15pm), Barça will visit Olympiacos, one of the big favorites for the title.
