EL: Budućnost VOLI were defeated by Zalgiris

Wednesday, 20. February 2019 at 04:01

Despite playing really well on the tough away court in Kaunas, the reigning ABA League champions still suffered defeat in the clash against the Lithuanian powerhouse. 

Norris Cole (Photo: Petrol Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)

Despite playing really well on the tough away court in Kaunas, the reigning ABA League champions still suffered defeat in the clash against the Lithuanian powerhouse. Zalgiris - Budućnost VOLI 84:76.

The Blue side had a 2-point lead in front of the last quarter - 60:62, and a 3-point lead with 7-and-a-half minutes before the end - 64:67. However, then Zalgiris made the crucial 8:0 run and went ahead 72:67. The home team have successfully kept their lead until the end.

Norris Cole was far the best scorer in Budućnost VOLI squad as he finished the match with 26 points.

EuroLeague Regular Season, Round 23, Friday, 22.2.2019:

ZALGIRIS KAUNAS - Budućnost VOLI 84:76 (20:18, 19:18, 21:26, 24:14)
Davies 21, Grigonis 16 | Cole 26, Jackson 12.

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