Joventut Badalona kicked off their Basketball Champions League season with a powerful 91-73 victory over Cholet Baskets, highlighted by the much-anticipated return of star player Ricky Rubio to his childhood club. The Spanish team controlled the game from the very beginning, earning a comfortable win in their first match.
🏀 Rubio’s Return and a Flying Start
Joventut immediately set the tone, establishing a strong lead from the very beginning. With Ricky Rubio back on the court, the team showed great energy and chemistry. They finished the first quarter with a commanding 29-17 advantage, putting Cholet on the back foot early on.
📈 Dominating from Start to Finish
The Spanish team never looked back, consistently extending their lead throughout the game. By halftime, the score was 46-23, and their control of the match was clear. Although Cholet tried to fight back in the second half, Joventut maintained their composure and widened the gap even further before sealing the dominant victory.
⭐ Top Performers on the Court
It was a true team effort, with eleven different players scoring for Joventut. Ante Tomic led the way with 14 points, supported by Sam Dekker with 13 points and Ludde Hakanson with 12. In his 15 minutes of play, Rubio contributed a solid 5 points and 5 assists. For Cholet, Gerald Ayayi was the top scorer with 14 points.
