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Sylvain Francisco's fourth quarter rips Barça apart in Kaunas, 83-71
Zalgiris guard Sylvain Francisco erupted late to sink Barcelona 83-71 in Kaunas, handing Barça a damaging blow to their EuroLeague playoff hopes.
Apr 2nd 2026 · Spain
Insights
- Zalgiris beat Barcelona 83-71 after Sylvain Francisco scored 14 points with four fourth-quarter three pointers.
- The game was tied 59-59 entering the fourth quarter when Francisco, previously scoreless, took over.
- Barcelona lost guard Tomas Satoransky to a chest injury and he missed the second half.
- Barça contributors Punter (16), Vesely (14) and Shengelia (10) could not stop Zalgiris’ balanced attack led by Moses Wright (18 and 11) and Williams-Goss (16).
- The loss leaves Barcelona in a precarious position with three EuroLeague games remaining against Panathinaikos, Monaco and Bayern Munich.