Iberostar Tenerife storm past Juventus Utena for eighth victory
TENERIFE (Basketball Champions League) - Iberostar Tenerife pulled away from Juventus Utena in the third quarter and ended up winning 79-57 to guarantee themselves first place in Group D of the Basketball Champions League until the New Year.
The Canary Islanders, which had five players in double figures led by Taqwa Pinero's 14 points, clinched their eighth win in 10 games.
Fernando Bassas didn't score but the point guard finished with 7 of his team's 27 assists. Aaron Dornekaamp had 6 assists to go with his 7 points.
🇪🇸 @CB1939Canarias showed great team spirit again✔️ dishing out 27 assists against @BCJuventus! #BasketballCL
— #BasketballCL (@BasketballCL) December 21, 2016
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Juventus Utena trailed 41-37 with 7:52 remaining in the third quarter after a 3-ball from Jamar Diggs but Tim Abromaitis and Fran Vasquez responded with baskets to trigger an 11-2 run for Iberostar Tenerife.
The Spanish outfit stayed on top with a comfortable advantage the rest of the way.
With the defeat, Juventus Utena slumped to 6-4.
.@BCJuventus have hit a wall! ✋ @CB1939Canarias hold the 🇱🇹 team to just 33% shooting from the field in a 79-57 win! #BasketballCL pic.twitter.com/fGrGdMwDBx
— #BasketballCL (@BasketballCL) December 21, 2016
