By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
In Game 1 of the ACB Finals, FC Barcelona managed to beat Real Madrid 97-88 with seven players in double-digits. One of them was Nikola Mirotic, who scored 14 points grabbing 7 rebounds, playing professionally after announcing he will depart from the Catalan team at the end of the year.
Before the first encounter of the best-of-five series started, the Palau fanbase applauded the 32-year-old EuroLeague superstar, and at the end of the game, he expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to Barcelona fans. “I am very grateful to the people”, he said.
“For me, they have been very important and they continue to be. Palau has always accompanied me, they have always been there for me and for the team”, the number 33 of Barcelona added. “Right now it’s more appreciated. They know that my commitment to them and the club is total. I’m going to be professional and do my best”, Nikola Mirotic added.
Sarunas Jasikevicius also talked about Palau’s reception to Nikola Mirotic. “We never had any doubts about Palau. We always ask for more because we need it and they’ve been supporting Niko even more because we know how difficult the situation is. The important thing is how we are responding on the court and Niko too”, the Lithuanian head coach added.
PHOTO CREDIT: FC Barcelona