Gran Canaria becomes Eurocup champion for the first time in its history

American john shurnaWith 18 points and 3 rebounds, he was selected as the MVP of a chameleon-like final, where the Spanish team scored with the decisive contribution of the Illinois forward’s external success.

Gran Canaria started more than being connected from the environment. Trios from Brussino and Slaughter that let the first differences be made In the shootout (9-2), the Turkish response, though momentary, came to counter with a partial 0-8 with the Grant-Taylor duo (9-10).

shurna recital

However, the Claretians’ recital continued on the outside line, and Albicy took over to re-oxygenate the local population (19-12). Grant put the replica according to the tray and penetrations in the paint, but it was not enough for the Turkish team. Brussino and Shurna are back to blame He closed the first quarter 29-23 from the three-point line for the islanders.

In the second period following this shurna recital With a jump ball and two three-pointers in a row, Turkish coach Erdem Can, who increased the lead to over 10 (37-24), forced a time-out.

Less depth in the bench, which Gran Canaria took advantage of to cause a new short-circuit for the visitors, and a buildup of staff who were more dependent on their starting players hurt the Ankara team as well.

20 point advantage

An “alley” from Slaughter, performed by Olek Balcerowski, was the icing on the cake that caused a new tactical break for the Ottomans. they were drifting with 44-24 in electronics. Bouteille tried to reduce the bleeding, but the positive inertia of the yellows allowed him to rule a good margin (50-33) before he made his way through the tunnel to the locker rooms.

After the break, Türk Telekom tried to suppress the circulation of the playmakers and yellow guards on the defensive, while Jones was victorious from the field with full points, reducing the gap to 8 points in a row (55-45).

This Yellows continued to maintain their form in mutual blows.however, a trio from Bouteille and a trio from Sestina allowed the Turks to narrow the lead to six (61-55) at the gates of the final quarter.

Given this new view, Gran Canaria is stuck in the environment, Although he managed to keep the trench armored, he caused errors in both rings to overlap in the opening minutes of the last round (64-57 at 7:09).

final suffering

While Gran Canaria remained on the ground, the Ankara team evaluated the situation with rain and Grant (64-62). till he comes Trio by Shurna to vent to the yellows (67-62) with a bitter outcome.

Tensions rose after Khalifa Diop’s replacement, who was preparing to shoot two free throws, but due to the shock he experienced in the field, he was kicked out so that he could see the physiotherapists and was replaced by Vitor Benite. Kicks from the personal line (69-64) are a factor in the discomfort of the Turkish campaign.

Bugs multiplied after this series, a situation Gran Canaria took advantage of. Meet the first continental epic of its history (71-67).