After the spectacular victory within the first sport of the ultimate, Benfica beat FC Porto once more at Dragão Enviornment, this time 73-62, leaving them one win away from changing into three-time nationwide basketball champions. The truth is, the Eagles now have two house video games and might have a good time profitable the title on Monday, in Luz.
The Dragons had been even forward at half-time, because of a extra dedicated angle, each defensively and offensively, the latter of which was closely influenced by Max Landis, who returned after a protracted absence. The purpose is that FC Porto didn’t handle to throw Benfica on the carpet, who seemed clear after the remainder and, with all their expertise, they began a restoration that they by no means let go. The upper proportion of triples (40% in opposition to 20% for FC Porto) was a giant assist, by the best way.
In particular person phrases, the spotlight goes to the Porto participant Phillip Fayne, who scored a double (20 factors and 10 rebounds), and on the Benfica aspect the laurels have to be shared with extra, particularly Broussard (14 factors), Toney Douglas (11 ). factors, 7 rebounds and three assists) and Drechsel (14 factors and 5 rebounds).