Judging by tonight’s game (Friday) between Barcelona and CSKA Moscow, the battle for the top spot in the Euroleague is far from over. Barça provided an excellent game and defeated CSKA 75:88 away.
She did it without Nikola Mirotic, who only recently returned to training after a two-week absence due to personal reasons. Whoever took charge is Corey Higgins, who finished with 25 points and 6 rebounds and aided by 19 points from Alex Abrins.
His huge game. Higgins
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Other than him no player hit. James
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Nick Klats did his job as usual and provided 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, but it really did not go easy as the result shows – the first half belonged to CSKA, who controlled the pace and climbed to an advantage that peaked at 12 points. Running 0: Towards the end of the first half she announced the change.
The host also lost Mike James (18 points) for several minutes after injuring his leg, and even when he returned he was not really at his peak. Darron Hillard recorded a shocking evening of 5 of 21 from the field, and in fact every CSKA did not find the ring, mostly off the arc (4 of 21, 19 percent).
Zenit continues to be one of the pleasant surprises this season and is strong at the top. This time she defeated Zalgiris Kaunas 65:77. Arthurs Goodaitis (8 rebounds) and Mathews Pontica scored 15 points each for the winner.