By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Laboral Kutxa was ready for the break but in the end, Barcelona prevailed 73-68 and got the 2-0 advantage in the Liga Endesa semifinals.
It was a game of details with Stratos Perperoglou scoring 11 points and making the biggest shot of the game, a three pointer that gave to Barcelona a 70-64 advantage with two minutes left. Laboral Kutxa couldn’t get closer than trailing by four for the rest of the game.
Justin Doellman was the only other player of Barcelona who scored in double digits, while Mike James of Laboral Kutxa led all scorers with 15 points and Kim Tillie added 13 points and 7 rebounds. In the third quarter, the guests outscored 21-12 the Catalans and got a seven points lead (51-44). However, Barcelona reacted quick and closed the period trailing by four points (56-52).
Now the series travels to Vitoria and despite the fact that Barcelona needs one more win in order to advance, Laboral Kutxa at home can turn things around.