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The Jornada 8 of Liga Endesa ends with Barça’s success over Valencia after a spectacular match played at a very high pace.
Having recovered from all the problems that arose from Dana’s tragic move to the Valencian Community, the #taronja show up at the Palau after having kicked balls (111-82) Zaragoza in the recovery of the J7 held at Fonteta on Friday evening and with a record of 5/1 due to the sole fall on his debut at the Nou Congost.
Il Barça he won well in Belgrade in the first round of the double round, only to fall at home against the overwhelming form of Paris. In La Liga there are many more shadows than lights given the 3 defeats in the last 4 matches, of which the heaviest is certainly the one against Breogan last Sunday.
The board said 102-99 after Chris Jones’ triple fell short on the first iron at the 40-minute mark.
BARCA-VALENCIA: THE RACE
Continuous sprints and chases, Barça wanting to close it repeatedly, Valencia who never gives up and comes close to forcing the “extension”. The match is all like this, decidedly more offensive than defensive, although it should not be forgotten that at this rate the evaluations on the defense must be carefully considered.
The Catalans also reach +16, but Pedro Martinez’s team isn’t up for it.
Does the 50-38 midway point seal everything? As if by chance, here was the score of 21-29 in the third quarter before the exciting final.
An exceptional TO from the master who, at a time when any Coach of creation would preach calm and reasoning, encourages his team: «Let’s keep running, let’s keep attacking!».
Many protagonists, qualitative plays seen at different moments and among these we select a couple of Jean Montero. Not on his best night but “what a stuff”!
THE KEYS TO BLAUGRANA SUCCESS
Without the slightest doubt, the Blaugrana success finds its main motivation in the ability of Penarroya’s team to always react in the face of the taronja outbursts that regularly reopen the match.
The 44% from the arc, together with a very qualitative ratio between assists (23) and turnovers (10) represents data that further explains the Culè victory.
Valencia was not far behind in statistics, as well as in the final score.
KEVIN PUNTER MVP
Former Partizan Kevin Punter, already player of the month in October in the Euroleague, earns the title of MVP although Jabari Parker is no joke either.
He is now the leader of the team and takes charge of almost all the most complicated situations. All with very positive numbers, without pushing personal characteristics further.
His 4/7 from the arc paired with Jabari Parker’s 4/6 was absolutely decisive.
Which two individual players had the most significant impact on Barça’s victory, and what were their specific contributions during the game?
The Catalans began tonight’s game offensively, posting 44% from beyond the arc, while maintaining a qualitative ratio between assists (23) and turnovers (10). How important was this aspect in the overall success of Barça during the match?
Furthermore, there were several individual players who made key contributions to the victory. Can you identify two players and discuss their performance in detail?
Kevin Punter was named the MVP of the match. Can you elaborate on why you believe he deserves this title and how his performance affected the outcome of the game?
