FC Barcelona struck first in its best-of-five playoffs series by downing Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul 88-61 in Game 1 at home. Barcelona was behind throughout the first half, but got its first lead shortly after Galatasaray star Carlos Arroyo left the game injured right before halftime. In the second half, the hosts surged behind the three-point shooting of Jacob Pullen, Bostjan Nachbar and Brad Oleson to win easily.
Final score was 88:61. Game 2 starts on Thursday, 17th of April at 21.00 CET in Barcelona.
Barcelona will try and take 2-0 advantage back to Istanbul.
Photo: FC Barcelona
