Baskonia rallies past Miraflores 98‑97 behind balanced attack
BURGOS, Spain (Interstat) — A.J. Lawson and Chris Duarte each scored 13 points as visiting Baskonia erased a 16-point halftime deficit and beat Miraflores 98-97 on Sunday at Polideportivo El Plantio. Baskonia trailed 51-35 at halftime after Miraflores won the first two quarters, then outscored the hosts 33-22 in the third and 30-24 in the fourth. Ziga Samar led the hosts with 17 points, while DJ Steward added 15 and Christian Sengfelder had 13 points and five rebounds. Balsa Koprivnica scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds for Miraflores, and Daniel Diez pulled down nine rebounds. Baskonia shot 9 of 23 from three-point range and 19 of 21 from the free-throw line. Miraflores made 4 of 21 from beyond the arc and 19 of 26 from the line. Miraflores held a 19-2 advantage in offensive rebounds, but committed 13 turnovers to Baskonia’s eight. Miraflores had six assists and two blocks, while Baskonia had three assists and two blocks. Baskonia committed 16 fouls, Miraflores 22. Baskonia improved to 1-1, while Miraflores fell to 0-1.