Barça does not want to see the final again through television

BarcelonaAfter two years absent from the final, Barça does not want to watch the fight for the Liga Endesa title on television again. The blaugrana team opened the semifinals with a resounding victory against La Laguna Tenerife (100-67). The Catalan team imposed its rhythm thanks to an elite defense and dominance on the rebound. Good shooting percentages also helped. While they decide how to restructure the section, Rafa Yuste and Joan Laporta presided over the box seats of a Palau Blaugrana with less public than a semifinal deserves (4,571 spectators).

With the lesson learned from the tie against UCAM Murcia, Barça opened the semifinal with as much energy as concentration (7-0). The Blaugrana team took advantage of good defense, dominance of rhythm, and accuracy from the perimeter to send an optimistic message to the Barça fans who never know what performance to expect (19-11).

Youssoupha Fall reconciled with the stands and Barça extended the lead with three-pointers. Laprovittola, for example, scored three in just eight minutes (35-17). Txus Vidorreta looked for ways for his team not to fall too far behind. La Laguna Tenerife refined their game, but conceded 46 points in the first 20 minutes (46-27).

Toko Shengelia, a player who never shies away from effort, set the pace during a third quarter in which the home team's lead grew relentlessly (68-45). Unable to reduce the scoring of a Barça team spurred on by Darío Brizuela, La Laguna Tenerife reached the final ten minutes with a demoralizing scenario (72-48).

With the game decided, both coaches used the final period to make some adjustments and give rest to the players with the most minutes. The islander opponent missed more contribution from its bench players to compete against an unpredictable Barça that offered its most credible version.

La Penya, ambitious

After eliminating Kosner Baskonia, Asisa Joventut kicks off the semifinal series this Wednesday (8 PM, DAZN) at the Roig Arena. “Of course we can eliminate Valencia Basket. If we have reached the semifinals it is not by chance. We have a team that is prepared, with a lot of confidence, and we are eager to respond to this great challenge. They have had an exceptional season and have a brutal team, but we have enthusiasm and will fight for the Penya until the last possession,” says Dani Miret.