FC Porto beaten by Benfica in classic clash, 109-80 | OneFootball

Benfica defeated FC Porto 109-80 in the 6th round of the National Basketball Championship. The "eagles" secured their sixth victory in as many games and maintain the lead in the competition. Meanwhile, the "dragons" suffered their third defeat, after having won three matches.

At the Pavilhão da Luz, Benfica dominated and even threatened a historic humiliation for FC Porto, leading 68-32 at halftime and reaching 93-52 in the third period.

The team coached by Norberto Alves slowed down in the last quarter, allowing FC Porto to close the gap, thus avoiding a heavier defeat by winning the final period 26-16.

On Benfica's side, standout players included Geno Crandall (26 points), Justice Sueing (20), Aleksander Dziewa (17), and Aaron Broussard (17).

The league leaders were inspired in their three-point shooting.

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