Barça 80-67 Alba Berlin: Demanding win

The match began with a constant exchange of baskets between the two teams. Mirotic was in fine form for Saras Jasikevicius's side, however, Barça remained a point behind at the end of the first quarter (22-23).

In the second quarter, the hosts took advantage of effectiveness from the triple line to surge eight points ahead (38-30, min 16). Alba Berlin tried to close the gap, but Barça were still able to go into the break five up (45-40).

Win decided in the final minutes

In the second half, the Catalans found the going tough throughout. It wasn't until the last quarter and a 9-0 passage of play in the 35th minute that got Barça back on track. An eventual 80-67 win ensures that a place among the top four in the regular phase of the Euroleague is Barça's.

Match Details:

Barça, 80
Alba Berlin, 67

Barça: Hanga (7), Calathes (2), Abrines (-), Oriola (13) and Mirotic (26) –starters-, Davies (12), Westermann (-), Smits (5), Martinez (5), Kuric (10) and Claver (-). 

Alba Berlin: Delow (3), Fontecchio (6), Granger (4), Sikma (9) and Lammers (8) –starters-, Siva (8), Giffey (7), Eriksson (8), Olinde (-), Mattisseck (-), Koumadje (6) and Thiemann (8).

Periods: 22-23 / 45-40 / 62-58 / 80-67

Officials: Olegs Latisevs, Joseph Bissang and Luka Kardum.