Obradoiro defeats Alba Berlin after 15 three-pointers

One day after struggling on the perimeter against Valencia, Monbus Obradoiro found the perfect offensive formula to overpower Alba Berlin in the EncestaRías tournament. The victory by nineteen points at the Pavillón Municipal dos Deportes in Pontevedra reflected a team engaged in all sectors, especially in outside shooting, where they accumulated fifteen team three-pointers that were decisive in securing third place in the competition.

Control from the Start

The team led by Diego Epifanio started determined right from the opening tip-off. The Compostela defense suffocated the German team's passing lines, generating constant pressure that allowed for a significant gap to open up in the first quarter. The score of 22-12 highlighted the defensive superiority, an aspect that the team maintained rigorously during the first thirty minutes.

In the second period, Obradoiro continued its offensive momentum without relaxing. Another favorable partial score of 28-20 extended their lead by halftime, when the scoreboard showed a resounding 50-32. The Compostelan team was not content with merely dominating; they sought to increase their lead through fluid attacks that combined penetration and ball movement.

The Berlin Response and the Counter

Alba Berlin, as befits a team accustomed to EuroLeague competition, drew on its pride after the intermission. With the accuracy of Joe Wieskamp and Sam Griesel, Pedro Calles' team imposed their physicality in the paint and substantially improved their defense. The third quarter favored the Germans, who won the partial score 27-33, narrowing the gap significantly and demonstrating that they were not giving up.

However, Obradoiro did not lose composure in the face of the rival response. In the final quarter, the Compostelan team raised their defensive pressure lines, effectively punished in the paint, and concluded the contest with a partial score of 28-21 that cleared up any doubts about the winner. The maturity displayed in moments of pressure proved crucial in sealing the victory.

The Pillars of Victory

The triumph was based on three clearly differentiated elements. The first was the monumental performance of Joel Soriano. The Dominican center was a constant problem for the Berlin big men, scoring 23 points with an excellent 9 of 15 in two-point shots. His five offensive rebounds and a valuation of 22 points summarized his defensive and offensive impact in a high-level performance.

The second pillar was the outside shooting, an aspect that had failed dramatically on Friday against Valencia. Yunio Barrueta led this recovery with 20 points on 6 of 10 from three, achieving this performance in just 17 minutes of play. Álex Barcello completed the good news from beyond the arc with 19 points and 5 of 8 on threes. Together, they had combined for 1 of 11 the previous day, which magnifies the offensive correction made.

The third was the depth of the bench. The team distributed 24 assists, with Sergi Quintela managing the offensive direction from the point guard position with 7 points, 6 assists, and 18 in valuation. The bench contributed a total of 65 points, a number that demonstrates the quality of the available players beyond the starters. Caleb Agada added 9 points and 5 rebounds, Leo Meindl contributed 8 points and 4 steals, Felipe dos Anjos added 8 points and 5 rebounds, and Brandon Childress, recovered from his injury, returned to contribute minutes with 5 points.

Significance Ahead of League Start

The victory takes on special significance considering that the opponent is a club accustomed to European competition. For a newly promoted team like Obradoiro, winning so convincingly against a rival of that level in preseason is an important endorsement for facing the season. The team demonstrated the ability to adapt quickly after the poor offensive performance of the previous day, also minimizing the influence of veterans from Alba like Martin Hermannsson and Jordan Ford.

With third place in the EncestaRías tournament secured, Obradoiro returns home to prepare for its official presentation before its fans. On Sunday, September 20, at Fontes do Sar, they will host Unicaja in what will be the first official match of the season. The victory in Pontevedra provides confidence and game rhythm to tackle that debut with guarantees.

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