18-year-old James Nnaji helps Barcelona set up the ACB final against Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona eventually got back at Unicaja Malaga for the loss they suffered in the 2023 Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid will be their opponent in the ACB Finals after Sarunas Jasikevicius' squad won their third game of the Semifinals series 87-75.
Tomas Satoransky finished with 12 points and 4 rebounds, while Nikola Mirotic contributed 14 points.
Jan Vesely came very close to a double-double with 8 points and 9 rebounds, and Kyle Kuric scored 10 points.
FC Barcelona will play with Real Madrid in the ACB Finals for a third consecutive year after this victory.
Real Madrid proceeded by defeating Joventut Badalona 3-1 in Catalonia and will have another matchup against their rivals after their meeting in the 2023 EuroLeague Final Four in Kaunas.
Barcelona won the best-of-seven series in 2021 with a score of 2-0, while Chus Mateo's squad prevailed last year with a score of 3-1.
James Nnaji inspires Barcelona to meet Real Madrid in final
Nigerian professional basketball youngster James Nnaji played a pivotal role for Barcelona as they defeated Unicaja Malaga.
The 18-year-old Nnaji featured for 12 minutes and contributed seven points.
He made both of his two shots from the field, all three from the free throw line, grabbed one rebound, and provided good defensive coverage.
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