Luwawu-Cabarrot’s Clutch Three Sends Baskonia Past Breogan, 103–100
Game recap
Baskonia escaped with a tight 103–100 win over Breogan in Liga Endesa Round 13 after Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot drilled a go-ahead three with 26 seconds left. The team was missing Tadas Sedekerskis, Markquis Nowell and Mamadi Diakite for the contest, but still found a way to close it out.
Breogan grabbed an early advantage, opening the game on a 17–9 run and finishing the first quarter up by seven. Baskonia fought back to start the second quarter with a 16–4 burst, swinging momentum and taking a 50–48 lead into halftime thanks to efficient offense.
The second half was a back-and-forth battle with neither side building more than a five-point cushion. Tied at 96–96 late in the fourth, Luwawu-Cabarrot buried the decisive long ball and calm free-throw shooting in the final moments secured the road victory.
Standouts and what’s next
Luwawu-Cabarrot finished as Baskonia’s top scorer with 24 points. Rodions Kurucs added 19 and Markus Howard chipped in 18. For Breogan, Francisco Alonso led the way with 21 points.
With the win Baskonia move to 7–5 in the league (with one game in hand), while Breogan fall to 5–8. Baskonia’s schedule now includes a EuroLeague clash at home against Fenerbahce, followed by a return to Liga Endesa action hosting Andorra.
Postgame interviews and reaction from players and staff were made available after the game for those interested in more detail on the performance and outlook for both clubs.
