Barca's Kuric, Sanli were ready when needed against ALBA
FC Barcelona cruised to a 72-56 home victory over ALBA Berlin in Round 32 to secure home-court advantage for the playoffs. Its team depth was critical, as new players stepped up in this important game.
Kyle Kuric did not step on the court against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in Round 32. In that game, Nikola Kalinic and Sertac Sanli combined for 6 points in their team's 80-89 road victory. Kuric started against ALBA and scored 5 of his 7 points early in the second half, when Barca struggled to score.
"Kyle [Kuric] showed today that he is ready to get on the court at any time and give a good performance," Barca coach Sarunas Jasikevicius said after the game. "He is practicing well, with a good attitude. It is not easy for a player who doesn't play, but there is no other way. You have to be ready, this is it."
Sertac Sanli led Barca with 12 points and Kalinic added 10. Both players combined for 11 rebounds and a PIR of 27. When ALBA got within 43-42, Kalinic and Sanli made the difference. They combined for 17 points in a 19-3 run that broke the game open. Kalinic scored all of his 10 points in that run. Both went from playing a minor role in Round 31 to arguably be the best players on the floor in Round 32 and that, of course, is good news for Barca.
Coach 'Saras' praised Sanli after the game.
"Sertac knows what the coach asks for and what the systems need. He is always there, very solid. Then the difference for many of you is if he scores the ball or not. Not for us, because our opponents are not silly and will not let him shoot. Lately, the difference is that he is hitting some more shots and everything looks nicer, but basketball is way more than scoring the ball or not," he said. "He gives us different things than Jan [Vesely], Mike [Tobey] and James [Nnaji]. We are very happy with him."
Game Videos
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Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade-FC Barcelona | RS Round 9 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Alex Abrines: 'I was mad, I was mad at us'
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Metu's big block! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:27
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Metu destroys the rim! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:18
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Vesely’s dunk…and one! Motorola Magic Moment
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ALBA Berlin-EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | RS Round 9 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
- 01:08
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Trevion Williams: 'We showed who we are as a team'
- 00:10
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Spagnolo dances with Mannion and scores! Motorola Magic Moment
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Jan Vesely | RS Round 8 MVP | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Joan Penarroya: 'It's important to win at home'
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FC Barcelona-Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | RS Round 8 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Schneider throws it down! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night
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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-ALBA Berlin | RS Round 8 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Milos Magic! Motorola Magic Moment
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Procida's big block! Motorola Magic Moment
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Olympiacos Piraeus-FC Barcelona | RS Round 7 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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ALBA Berlin-Anadolu Efes Istanbul | RS Round 7 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Hernangomez dunks off a Punter pass! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:10
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Procida denies Bryant! Motorola Magic Moment
- 00:30
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Nunez's magic assist! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night
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ALBA Berlin-Paris Basketball | RS Round 6 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Anadolu Efes Istanbul-FC Barcelona | RS Round 6 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Kevin Punter: 'We're finding that chemistry'
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What a pass from Hermannsson! Motorola Magic Moment
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Nunez's magic assist! Motorola Magic Moment
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Punter beats the buzzer! Motorola Magic Moment
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Jan Vesely: 'Shout-out to Dame Sarr, he brought the energy'
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FC Barcelona-LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | RS Round 5 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Brizuela to Metu long alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment
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Metu denies Sako! Motorola Magic Moment
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Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz-ALBA Berlin | RS Round 5 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Kevin Punter: 'We showed a lot of character'
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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade-FC Barcelona | RS Round 4 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Punter sinks a go-ahead triple! Motorola Magic Moment
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Vesely denies Nedovic! Motorola Magic Moment
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ALBA Berlin-Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | RS Round 4 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Fantastic long pass by Hermannsson to Olinde! Motorola Magic Moment
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Hermannsson’s sweet dish ends in Olinde triple! Motorola Magic Moment
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Koumadje throws down alley-oop! Motorola Magic Moment
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FC Barcelona-AS Monaco | RS Round 3 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Hernangomez with a pump fake and reverse dunk! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night
- 00:09
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Metu rejects Blosomgame! Motorola Magic Moment
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Martin Hermannsson: 'I have to shoot more threes'
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ALBA Berlin-LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne | RS Round 3 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
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Williams all smiles after big dunk! Motorola Magic Moment
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Williams with the sweet feed! Motorola Magic Moment
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Williams rejection leads to Wetzell dunk, Motorola Magic Moment
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Tomas Satoransky: 'Dario Brizuela was on fire today'
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Metu started, Brizuela finished it! Motorola Magic Moment of the Night
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FC Barcelona-ALBA Berlin | RS Round 2 Highlights | 2024-25 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague
