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Virtus Bologna beats Baskonia for fourth straight EuroLeague win
Virtus Bologna beat Baskonia at home in a EuroLeague game in Bologna, Italy.
The win was Virtus’s fourth in a row in the competition, after earlier victories over Olympiacos, Bayern Munich and Paris.
Baskonia had recently changed coaches, appointing Velimir Perasovic after dismissing Paolo Galbiati.
Virtus took an early lead and was 12 points ahead at halftime, with Marcus Carr among its key players.
Baskonia rallied, and a basket by Kenneth Faried tied the game at 74 with less than four minutes left.
Virtus held its nerve in the closing minutes to secure the win, extending its strong start to the season.
Virtus Bologna beat Baskonia to claim its fourth consecutive EuroLeague victory.
Bologna opened with a 10-0 run and led by 12 points at halftime.
Baskonia fought back and tied the game at 74 with 3:48 remaining.
Virtus held on in a close finish, with Daniel Hackett among the players helping secure the win.
- Who
- Virtus Bologna beat Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.
- What
- Virtus secured its fourth consecutive EuroLeague win.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026. The game was scheduled to start at 20:30.
- Where
- PalaDozza in Bologna.
- Why
- Not stated
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Virtus Bologna entered the game after three consecutive EuroLeague wins against Olympiacos, Bayern Munich and Paris.
Virtus opened with a 10-0 run and ended the quarter ahead 24-12.
Virtus led by 12 points.
Virtus finished the quarter ahead 68-53.
Baskonia tied the score at 74.
Virtus edged Baskonia to earn its fourth consecutive EuroLeague win.
- Winning streak
- Four consecutive EuroLeague victories
- Opening run
- Virtus led 10-0
- First-quarter score
- Virtus Bologna 24, Baskonia 12
- Score with 3:48 left
- 74-74
- Venue
- PalaDozza, Bologna
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