Blumbergs scores 11 points as Zaragoza lose to Barcelona
Latvian basketball player Blumbergs scored 11 points for Zaragoza in Spain's top league in a game against Barcelona, which won. In Portugal, Lisbon's Benfica, coached by Ainars Bagatskis, beat Queluz.
In a round of Spain's top basketball league, the ACB, Latvian forward Blumbergs, a starter for Zaragoza, scored 11 points, but his team came out second best against Barcelona.
Blumbergs on the court
The Latvian made 2 of 5 two-point attempts, 2 of 4 three-pointers and 1 of 2 free throws. He also grabbed four rebounds, set up teammates for baskets on two possessions and drew one foul. His plus/minus figure, which shows the point margin while a player is on the court, was -14.
Barcelona's win
For the winners, young talent Juan Núñez stood out with 23 points in 18 minutes. For the Catalan club it was only a third victory in five rounds of this season's league. Zaragoza have an identical record.
Bagatskis's team wins in Portugal
In the Portuguese championship, Lisbon's Benfica, coached by Ainars Bagatskis, a former head coach of the Latvian national team, beat Queluz 89:72. Benfica now have three wins from four league games, while Queluz stand at 1-2. Bagatskis's squad has also won all three of its games so far this season in the FIBA Europe Cup.
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