By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Darius Adams scored 24 points, Giannis Bourousis had one more double double (10 p., 12 r.) and Laboral Kutxa prevailed over Gran Canaria (81-76) in Game 1 of the Liga Endesa playoffs.
Bourousis sealed the win with two free throws and 11 seconds left, after a big three by Gran Canaria’s Brad Newly (79-76) in a close game which was decided in the last minute. The guests finished the first half leading by one point (32-31), but Laboral Kutxa never lost the lead in the second half with Adams scoring 17 of his points. On the other hand, Gran Canaria stayed close until the final buzzer.
DJ Seely with 18 points was the top scorer of the losing side and Eulis Baez added 12 points.