UDonta Hall’s monstrous performance helped Baskonia win its first victory this season in the Endesa League in overtime (95-92). It was also the first league victory of Pablo Laso at the head of the Vitorian team.
The 2.08 meter center was a torment for UCAM Murcia, whom he martyred with 27 points (8/8 shots from 2 and 11/14 free throws), nine rebounds, two blocks, 12 fouls received and a rating of 45n. Aim for MVP of the day and perhaps a season record.
Donta Hall takes the game ball.
The Murcians dominated almost always, leading by 11 points in the third quarter (45-56). Brodziansky (15) y Hakanson (14) They punished from the outside, Birgander I did it inside (14) and Ennis was once the spiritual leader (14). Baskonia was still in the process of adaptation with changes in the rotation: Trent Forrest made way for Kamar Baldwin, who scored (16) and directed (six assists).
Hall’s beastly game kept Baskonia going. Moneke (18) y Sedekerskis (10+8+4) they helped and also Rogkavopoulos, who had very good minutes in the comeback. UCAM came to look as much of a winner as the locals, who with 21 seconds left got into trouble.
Madness before extra time
Howard lost a ball and Kurucs played a hasty three-pointer, Caupain grabbed the rebound to make it 83-84. In the absence of a second, Baldwin was fouled, but only made the second free throw. Extension.
Ludde Hakanson leads an attack from UCAM Murcia.
In extra time, between Baldwin and Hall it was enough. The center finished off his great night with a recovery under the Murcian ring that turned into a 2+1. It was a devastating blow for the Murcians, who no longer had the momentum shown throughout the afternoon.
With 91-89 with 10 seconds left, Sedekerskis made two free throwsBrodziansky missed a three-pointer on the next possession after a bat came across the court and Baldwin secured the local victory from the personal line. No more things could happen in Buesa.
