By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
This time no magical last-second interventions could save Laboral Kutxa from the fury of Barcelona. With a 85 – 63 win in Vitoria, the Catalans advanced to the Finals with a 3-1 record in the semis. No other than arch-rival Real Madrid already waits them there.
Barcelona made its point early in the game with a 9-19 lead and then proceeded to rule every single aspect of the game, cruising to an impressive victory. Meanwhile the hosts lacked a good offensive rhythm. Also, contrary to the previous match, Giannis Bourousis didn’t even reach his impressive standards, finishing with 5 points and 1/7 shots.
Ante Tomic won all battles inside the paint, scoring 15 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing 5 assists. Baskonia’s top player was Kim Tillie with 13 points and 5 rebounds.