Key Players Shine in Surne Bilbao’s Victory
Surne Bilbao Basket’s recent success in the Endesa League continued with a convincing 82-74 win over MoraBanc Andorra at Miribilla. The team’s victory was largely due to the outstanding performances of Tryggvi Hlinason and Melwin Pantzar.
Hlinason, the Icelandic center, had an impressive game with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, and a PIR of 26. Meanwhile, Pantzar, the Swedish point guard, contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals, earning a PIR of 23.
The game saw Surne Bilbao take an early lead, with a 20-point difference at the beginning of the third quarter. Although MoraBanc Andorra attempted a comeback, the home team’s coral victory was too much to overcome.
Other notable players for Surne Bilbao included Tomasz Gielo and Zoran Dragic, who made crucial baskets at important moments in the game. On the other hand, MoraBanc Andorra’s Jerrick Harding, Ben Lammers, and Sekou Dombouya put up a good fight, but ultimately fell short.
This win marks Surne Bilbao’s third consecutive victory, bringing their balance to 6/8. In contrast, MoraBanc Andorra suffered their third consecutive defeat, leaving them with a 5-9 record.
Game Highlights
The match began with a balanced first quarter, with both teams trading baskets. However, Surne Bilbao took control in the second quarter, led by Pantzar’s dominant performance.
The third quarter saw Surne Bilbao extend their lead to 20 points, but MoraBanc Andorra refused to give up. They launched a comeback, fueled by Doumbuoya and Evans, but ultimately fell short.
The final quarter saw Surne Bilbao maintain their lead, with Dragic’s three-pointer sealing the win with 1.52 left on the clock.
Technical Sheet
82 – Surne Bilbao Basket (19+21+22+20): Frey (11), Abdur-Rahkman (5), Dragic (14), Gielo (13), and Hlinason (11) -starting five-; Pantzar (15), DomÃnguez (3), Rabaseda, De Ridder (6), and Jones (4).
74 – MoraBanc Andorra (17+14+21+22): Bassas (6), Harding (24), Okoye (2), Chougkaz (2), and Lammers (11) -starting five-; Evans (12), Radicevic, ‘Chumi’ Ortega (2), Doumbouya (15), and Dos Anjos.
Referees: Fernando Calatrava, Esperanza Mendoza, and Carlos Merino. No eliminated.
Incidents: Match corresponding to matchday 14 of the Endesa League played at the Bilbao Arena in Miribilla in front of 8,371 spectators. Official data. More than three quarters of an inning.