Parra's Heroics Seal Victory for Barça Against Obradoiro in an Epic Showdown
In a thrilling match that went into overtime, Barça emerged victorious with a final score of 92-90 against Monbus Obradoiro. The game was decided in the last second with an incredible basket by Joel Parra, rescuing Barça from a potential upset. Despite struggling at the free-throw line with a disappointing 20 out of 35, Barça fought against the tide and secured a hard-fought win.
Led by top scorer Willy Hernangómez's impressive 23 points, Barça faced a formidable performance from Obradoiro, particularly Jordan Howard's 20-point contribution and Kovliar's 15-point display. Obradoiro started strong with ex-Azulgrana Artem Pustovyi's powerful dunk, while Barça took some time to find their rhythm. However, a 7-0 run by the home team forced Obradoiro to call a timeout, bringing the game back to a tie at 14-14.
Throughout the match, both teams struggled with mistakes and missed opportunities. Barça's accuracy from the free-throw line was a nightmare, inducing concerns at the Palau Blaugrana. In the second quarter, Kovliar posed a challenge for Barça's defense, and Obradoiro capitalized on their advantage to take a 35-30 lead before halftime.
The game continued with similar patterns in the second half. Obradoiro maintained their lead, while Barça struggled to find their footing. However, Barça's resilience shone through as they steadily closed the gap, with Willy Hernangómez and Kalinic delivering crucial baskets. With less than three minutes remaining, Laprovittola's spectacular shooting propelled Barça into the lead at 79-78, leading to an exhilarating finish to regulation time.
As the game entered overtime, both teams unleashed an offensive onslaught. Jordan Howard's triple gave Obradoiro an 87-90 lead, but Kalinic responded, equalizing the score at 90-90 with just a minute left on the clock. In the final seconds, Joel Parra seized an offensive rebound and sank the winning basket, sealing an extraordinary 92-90 victory for Barça.
Once again, Joel Parra proved to be a key player for Barça, displaying bravery and determination in securing the win. This hard-fought victory showcased the resilience of Barça as they overcame obstacles and maintained their pursuit of success in the Liga Endesa.
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