Tosan Evbuomwan already has something to talk about at Barça: the huge stopper that everyone is amazed by
After a streak of two games without knowing a victory, the Barça managed to recover this Sunday at the Palau against a Valencia Basket (89-86) that had just chained four consecutive wins, a valuable victory for the Blaugranas to continue growing on the path of good results.
Although last Friday Barça already had it in their power to beat Zalgiris in Euroleagueagainst the ‘taronja’ team those of Alexander Sekulic They did not make the same mistake as against the Lithuanians. In the second half, the Blaugranas showed a more solid version to end up securing the result at the Palau, and which had one of the new signings of the summer as one of the main protagonists of the duel.
Tosan Evbuomwanwho returned precisely against Zalgiris on Friday after overcoming a shoulder subluxation that occurred in the FIBA windows, began to show in his first two games as a Barça player the reasons why the Xevi Pujol opted for his signing in the summer. The British ‘4’ made a positive impact on the game, showing good scoring skills, physical power and intelligence.
However, his first big action at the Palau did not come until the final stretch of the duel against Valencia Basketwhen with 2:23 left to conclude the match and with Barça leading 82-79, the team Xavi Albert They had the opportunity to get within a single point of difference and continue putting pressure on the locals.
But there it was Tosan Evbuomwan to leave one of the plays of the day. The Briton, at a clear disadvantage and with three rival players, stopped the easy basket in his tracks. Dylan Osetkowskiclosing the doors of the ring with a huge block and lifting the Barça fans from their seats.
Finally, Sekulic’s team managed to close a tight victory at home and Evbuomwan closed his triumphant debut in the Endesa League with a solid performance that was decisive against one of the best teams in the domestic competition. In 19 minutes of play, the former G-League player and various NBA teams He contributed 7 points (3-5 on field goals), 8 rebounds (2 offensive) and 2 blockswith a rating of 12.
