Euroleague Roundup: Brizuela Shines, Valencia Upsets Milan, Baskonia Falls

The Euroleague action is heating up as we dive into the thrilling highlights from Round 10, featuring some stunning performances and nail-biting finishes. If you missed it, here’s what went down!

Valencia Basketball Shines in Milan

Valencia Basket made headlines by taking down Olimpia Milano with a decisive score, marking their seventh victory in ten Euroleague games. The team, under coach Xavi Albert, blitzed the Italians right out of the gate with a stunning 20-2 run. Milan, led by Bolmaro, rallied back to take an 8-point lead (59-51) at the end of the third quarter. Just when it seemed like Valencia was in trouble, they roared back in the final quarter with a phenomenal 33-14 burst, spearheaded by TJ Shorts. Kameron Taylor chipped in 17 points, Armoni Brooks added 16, and Neal Sako rounded it out with 14 points.

Brizuela’s Heroics Propel Barça

FC Barcelona secured a spectacular road victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv, especially during the second half. After a fairly controlled first half with the Israelis holding slight advantages, Hapoel surged ahead with a 58-49 lead at one point. That’s when Darío Brizuela decided to take matters into his own hands, turning the deficit around with a 16-0 run. He finished as the game’s top performer with 22 points and a remarkable efficiency rating of 19 in just 18 minutes of play. Despite a late scare from Hapoel, where they cut the margin to just one point, Brizuela’s clutch basket sealed the win.

Baskonia Struggles Against Fenerbahçe

In contrast, Baskonia had a tough outing in Turkey, falling to Fenerbahçe by a wide margin. While Baskonia started strong, taking an early lead, Fenerbahçe quickly got into gear, building a 20-point lead by halftime. Even though Baskonia showed improvement in the second half, they could never recover to threaten the host’s victory. Kenneth Faried stood out as Baskonia’s best performer with a double-double: 10 points and 15 rebounds.

Bayern Breaks Losing Streak

Over in France, Bayern Munich snapped a four-game losing streak by edging past ASVEL, 99-95. Austin Wiley was the superstar of the night, scoring 22 points and hauling in 9 rebounds. He was well-supported by Vladimir Lucic, who put up 18 points and 8 assists, while Justinian Jessup added 14 points to the mix. The game was tightly contested, reaching halftime tied at 45, but Bayern pulled away in the third quarter, maintaining their lead against a determined ASVEL squad.

Paris Basketball Conducts High-Scoring Duel

Lastly, Paris Basketball emerged victorious in an exciting duel against Anadolu Efes, with standout performances from Nadir Hifi and Cameron Payne. Hifi lit it up with 28 points and 9 assists, securing a staggering 39 efficiency rating. Although Payne dropped 33 points, including 7 three-pointers, it was Hifi who steered his team to victory, executing better in the closing moments of the game.