Victorious start: Barcelona open up pre-season with a convincing win over Andorra / News - Basketnews.com

Barcelona began the preparation for the upcoming season with a victory.

EuroLeague’s vice-champions 81-72 (22-20, 12-17, 25-13, 22-22) beat the hosts MoraBanc Andorra in a friendly Vila d’Encamp tournament game.

Rokas Jokubaitis, Nigel Hayes, Sertac Sanli, and all of the other Barcelona players featured on the court, with the exception of Alex Abrines and Nicolas Laprovittola. They were not registered for this game.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Barca was leading by only three points (59-56) but made a successful 15-5 run and with 4 minutes left to play increased their lead to 18 points - 78-60.

Hayes led Barca with 15 points, Nikola Mirotic added 12, and Brandon Davies had 11. For Andorra, Drew Crawford shined with 20 points.

In the second pre-season and Encamp tournament game Barcelona will face Limoges CSP. The match is scheduled for August 30.

Andorra: Drew Crawford 20, David Jelinek 10, Codi Miller-McIntyre 7.

Barcelona: Nigel Hayes 15, Nikola Mirotic 12, Brandon Davies 11, Rokas Jokubaitis 8, Kyle Kuric 6, Sertac Sanli 6, Rolans Smits 6.

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