Mirotic's Barcelona handle Obradoiro to remain undefeated in Spain

2021-11-07 13:24
Credit: Zuma Press – Scanpix
Credit Zuma Press – Scanpix

After losing two straight EuroLeague games, FC Barcelona (9-0) redeemed themselves with an away win versus Obradoiro CAB (3-6) 79-65 (23-13, 16-23, 26-13, 14-16).

Barcelona jumped out to a quick 17-6 lead to start the game and held a substantial advantage for most of the first half. However, Obradoiro cut their deficit to three going into the break (36-39).

But Barcelona proved to be too much for the hosts in the second half. Jasikevicius' squad went on a 10-0 run in the third period, gaining a 14-point advantage (60-46). They continued to increase it in the fourth (75-57) and won by 14.

Nikola Mirotic led Barcelona with 18 points (5/6 2PT, 2/3 3PT, 2/4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover, and 22 PIR.

Barcelona: Nikola Mirotic 18 (5 REB), Nicolas Laprovittola 13 (5 AST), Brandon Davies 12 (7 REB), Sertac Sanli 9, Nigel Hayes 7.

Obradoiro: Laurynas Birutis 24 (6 REB), Kassius Robertson 10, Thomas Scrub 10, Henry Ellenson 9 (5 REB).



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