Barcelona took the first step

Despite its combativeness Bayern Munichthe Barcelona showed its quality and superiority, winning 77-67for the 1-0 in the series between them in the playoffs.

Four Catalan players had double-digit points, with Davis to be leading with 19 points, Exum and Mirotic to have 12 points. and Laprovitolas other 11p.

From the Bavarians, he stood out Luτσιiτς with 20 points, with Billiards to have 12p. and leave injured in the fourth period.

The match

From an early age, Bayern was in control of the pace and starting with excellent percentages outside the 6.75m. not only did he have a consistent lead from the beginning, but he even reached +9 (13-22), in 7 ‘. In the remaining time, Barcelona reacted and with Exum and Davis closed the first period with a series of 7-0 (20-22).

With the same time, the Catalans entered the second ten minutes and with a partial score of 12-3 went to +7 (32-25), with the Bavarians trying to stay close (36-31), until 17 ‘. From that point on, the “blaugrana” took the reins and with Davis and Laprovitola went to the locker room with +10 (43-33).

Sunley’s basket sent Barcelona to +12 (45-33) at the beginning of the second half, with Bayern responding with their own 10-0 and approaching the basket (45-43), in 24 ‘. Mirotic and Jokubaitis sent the Catalans to +6 (51-45), who from that point onwards were in control and despite Hilliard’s effort, closed the third period at +11 (62-51).

With Smith’s three-pointer, the difference escaped to +15 (65-51) at the beginning of the fourth period. The “Blaugrana” had the lead, with Lucic giving a big “fight” to keep it, reducing to -5 (69-64), in 35 ‘. However, the Bavarians’ petrol lasted until there, with Barcelona taking the victory with the final 77-67.

The ten minutes: 20-22, 43-33, 62-51, 77-67

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