Barcelona stay hot in Spain by taking down Fuenlabrada / News - Basketnews.com

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FC Barcelona (8-0) continue their undefeated streak in the Spanish Liga ACB, beating Urbas Fuenlabrada (2-6) 79-69 (21-19, 13-15, 23-16, 22-19).

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It was a close game in the first half, with Fuenlabrada leading by as many as six points in the second period (34-28). However, Barcelona tied the game at 34 going into halftime.

The hosts went on an 11-2 run to gain a seven-point advantage in the third quarter (53-46) and they never looked back. Barca's lead reached 19 points in the final quarter (71-52), and they won by 10.

Kyle Kuric led Barcelona with 12 points (2/3 2PT, 2/5 3PT, 2/2 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 15 PIR.

Kyle Alexander was the top performer for Fuenlabrada, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 24 PIR.

Barcelona: Cory Higgins 13, Kyle Kuric 12, Rokas Jokubaitis 11, Nicolas Laprovittola 10, Nikola Mirotic 5, Brandon Davies 6.

Fuenlabrada: Kyle Alexander 13, Kwan Cheatham 12, Jovan Novak 11, Obi Emegano 10 (7 REB).

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