Five in a row: Barca get a W over Zaragoza / News - Basketnews.com

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FC Barcelona (5-0) defeated Casademont Zaragoza (2-3) 76-63 (25-16, 11-15, 18-13, 22-19) to remain undefeated in Liga ACB and climb at the top of the table.

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Barca broke down the game in the fourth quarter, as Sarunas Jasikevicus' squad increased their advantage from 7 points to 20 (71-51).

The game was stopped at the 16th minute for a standing ovation tribute to Spanish legend Pau Gasol, who announced his retirement earlier today.

Nicolas Laprovittola and Nigel Hayes-Davis led the route for Barca, scoring 11 points each.

Pierre Oriola added 10 points and 5 rebounds.

Stan Okoye accumulated 14 points and 4 rebounds for Zaragoza.

Barcelona: Nicolas Laprovittola 11 (1/2 2PT, 3/5 3PT), Nigel Hayes-Davis 11 (4/6 2PT, 1/2 3PT), Pierre Oriola 10 (5/7 2PT), Sertac Sanli 7, Rolands Smits 7, Rokas Jokubaitis 6, Nikola Mirotic 6, Cory Higgins 6.

Zaragoza: Stan Okoye 14 (4/6 2PT, 2/3 3PT), Jamel McLean 12, Dino Radoncic 10.

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