Great match between Willy Hernangomez and Maccabi: Rated 27 in just 14 minutes!

surely, When Barça signs Willy Hernangomez in the summer of 2023It comes from new orleans pelicans of NBA And, as one of the best attacking centers on the European scene, he did so with the EuroLeague matches like today’s in Belgrade in mind. Maccabi Tel Aviv (Barça won 71-92) would be the usual trend. And it’s not an exception.

But today, the Barça center put himself in “NBA mode” and once again remembered the player who achieved great results in the world’s best league. He was named the 2022 EuroBasket MVP Games in which Spain won gold: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 27 statistical ratings…just 14 minutes into Barça’s 71-92 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv…

And the feeling inside Madrid at the start of the match couldn’t have been worse. Sayon Keita (17 years old, 2.14 meters) Participated as a starter, Jan Vesely as his first salvation.

In fact, Willie did not appear on the court during the entire first quarter, entering only when Mari’s inside was full of personal fouls.

But his appearance in the game couldn’t have been better. 8 points in a row That was the moment when Barça really started to break down the game.

In the third quarter, he did not step on the parquet of Alexander Nikolic Hall much, but In the fourth he again left a new touch of dominant center in the attack That was what was envisioned when he returned to Europe.

Not only his scoring, but also his incredible success in shooting was outstanding. He shot 7/8 on two shots and an exceptional 5/5 on free throws.

Additionally, he displayed a defensive posture that was often criticized.

And thanks to this version of Willy, Barça’s goal of reaching the EuroLeague play-offs will move even closer.