By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Giorgos Bartzokas had talked about how the “one game per week” schedule will help Barcelona get back to find a much sought rhythm and he can quite well use this match as an example of what he meant.
Ante Tomic did all with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Tyrese Rice pitched in 17 points and the Blaugrana faced few problems against Unicaja Malaga winning 89 – 70 at home.
Kyle Fogg, Jeff Brooks and Jamar Smith stood out from Malaga with 11 points apiece. The two teams entered the game tied at the sixth place with a 18 – 9 record, but now Barcelona climbed to the fourth spot and the Eurocup champions are seventh.
Valencia (21-7) remained first after defeating Real Betis (8-20) on the road while the obligations of Real Madrid (20 – 8) and Baskonia (19 – 8) in the EuroLeague playoffs postponed their Week 30 matches for May the 4th.
Liga Endesa 2016/2017 – Week 30
Real Betis – Valencia 85 – 90 (Antoine Diot 15 p.)
Andorra – Fuenlabrada 96 – 78 (David Walker 20 p.)
Gran Canaria – Estudiantes 104 – 86 (Anzenjs Pasecniks 24 p. 7 r.)
Joventut Badalona – Bilbao 82 – 55 (Alberto Abalde 13 p. 5 r.)
Barcelona – Unicaja Malaga 89 – 70 (Tomic 20 p. 7 r. 4 a.)