BAXI Manresa loses on the Neptunas Klaipeda court
Manresa lost 100-87 in a lackluster game where they trailed from the start. Despite being outplayed, the team never gave up.
100 Neptunas Klaipeda I Velicka 12, Lomazs 18, Cleary 5, Tarolis 20 and Karnik 25; Kneizys, Girdziunas 5, Pacevicius 8, Kozys, Macijauskas, Berucka and Waterman 7
87 BAXI Manresa I Dani Pérez 8, Obasohan 18, Ubal 10, Steinbergs 3 and Akobundu-Ehiogu 9; Benitez 10, Gaspà 4, Reyes 12, Knudsen 2, Golden 9, and Izaw-Bolavie 2
Quarter Scores: 27-17, 31-27, 22-20, 20-23
BAXI Manresa was unable to secure a victory on the court of Lithuanian side Neptunas Klaipeda, who prevailed 100-87 in a game they dominated from the outset.
The score was fairly even in the opening minutes, but the Lithuanians took control and scored with ease. The first quarter ended with the home team leading by ten points (27-17).
In the second quarter, the players coached by Diego Ocampo displayed greater defensive intensity, allowing them to go on a 9-0 run and close the gap to just three points (34-31). Later, Neptunas Klaipeda widened the gap again and went into halftime with a commanding 58-44 lead.
Returning from the locker room, the energized Lithuanians continued to extend their advantage, reaching 23 points (69-46). Manresa managed to narrow the gap, but at the end of the third quarter, they were still far behind their opponents (80-64).
In the final ten minutes, Obasohan led a Manresa team that tried to get back into the game, but it was too late, and the home team gave them no chance.
On Saturday at 6:00 PM, BAXI Manresa will play away from home again, this time on the challenging court of UCAM Murcia.