By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The final score was 81-75 with Zalgiris dictating the pace. The amazing duo of Kevin Pangos and Vasilije Micic made all the difference for the hosts, as they finished the game with 16 and 20 points respectively. Micic also dished eight assists with most of them ending in Aaron White’s hand who scored 13 points, many with thunderous dunks.
Zalgiris managed to lead at halftime by six points (45-39) as Kevin Pangos and Vasilje Micic had 11 points each for the guests and entered the last period with an eight points advantage (62-54).
The Lithuanians managed to lead by 10 (70-60) with six minutes left and Barcelona tried, but just couldn’t keep up. To be exact Adam Hanga with 19 points tried to build a came back, but he and his teammates fell short.
The key: The defense of Zalgiris Kaunas managed to make things difficult for the hosts. In a game of details, Zalgiris not only made big shots, but also big stops in defense when Barcelona was trying to get back in the game.
The star: Not a player, but a coach. Sarunas Jasikevicius who has flirted with Barcelona the last two seasons beat them once again. A former player of the “Blaugrana” and a beloved legend in the city, he didn’t let down his local fans, even if he beat them.