Badalona was defeated by Manresa 87-77, in a game where it showed its mind in Game 3 with AEK, which will decide the qualification to the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League.
With their minds clearly on the big showdown with AEK, Badalona suffered an unscheduled 87-77 loss to Manresa for Liga Endesa.
The image of the Spanish team spoke volumes, as Miret’s team played without tension and with an obvious lack of concentration at crucial points.
Somehow, the hosts took control in the second half, increased the lead and left no room for a reaction. Badalona tried to come back but seemed to be playing without clear direction.
The final 87-77 came naturally, in a match where Manresa wanted the victory more. Brooks and Reyes scored 17 points apiece for the winners, while Rujic had 18 and Hunt had 17 for Badalona in an otherwise mediocre overall performance.
On Wednesday (15/4, 19:30), Badalona faces AEK at Sunel Arena, with the series tied at 1-1 and the ticket to the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League decided in this match.
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