Baskonia secured a hard-fought 66-65 victory over Zalgiris Kaunas at Buesa Arena, overcoming a strong second-half comeback from the Lithuanian side.
Pablo Laso’s team dominated the first half, building a double-digit lead, but saw Zalgiris fight back to take the lead in the final minutes. A crucial basket by Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot and a game-saving block from Chima Moneke sealed the win. The best performer for the hosts was Donta Hall, who contributed 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Moneke and Markus Howard were the top scorers with 13 points each, with Howard drilling three key three-pointers in the final quarter.
For Zalgiris, Ignas Brazdeikis led the way with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and a 19 efficiency rating. This victory brings Baskonia within two wins of the play-in cut and closes the gap on Zalgiris in the standings.
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