Benfica beat the Netherlands against Heroes Den Bosch by 78-76, in a European Basketball Cup Group C match, and is now closer to the second phase.
The Dutch had won in Luz, but this time victory smiled to the eagles, with two seconds to go with a two-point throw from Aaron Broussard.
With this triumph, Benfica overtook Heroes Den Bosch in the standings and is the leader of the group, with seven points, one more than the Netherlands Heroes Den Bosch.
As for the game, the Dutch, playing at home, started better, were winning by 5-0, but Benfica balanced quickly and reached the end of the first period three points behind Heroes Den Bosch, who were winning by 19-16. In the second period, Benfica continued the recovery and went to halftime ahead, by 47-38.
In the second part, the eagles would reach the end of the third half winning by 63-52 (11 points ahead, difference that reached 16) and in the last and decisive period, the Dutch reduced distances with a partial of 24-15 , having managed to draw twice (74-74 and 76-76), but Aaron Broussard, the best scorer of the match with 21 points, would close the balance in favor of the Portuguese team.
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