David De Julius drops 34 Points for UCAM, Baskonia’s Team Effort Proves Too Much

There’s a version of this game where David DeJulius‘s 34 points feels like the story. In isolation, the number is remarkable — 34 points in under 31 minutes, a performance that would anchor a highlight reel on any given night. But basketball doesn’t live in isolation, and Baskonia‘s ability to distribute scoring across its roster created a challenge UCAM Murcie had to navigate.

De Julius Carries the Load

The former Cincinnati Bearcat was exceptional. He created for himself when needed, attacked downhill with purpose, and maintained efficiency despite mounting defensive attention. His 34 points in 30.8 minutes stands as one of the notable individual performances in this matchup. Emanuel Cate provided secondary scoring with 14 points, while Jonah Radebaugh (7 pts, 5 reb) and Devontae Cacok (8 pts, 6 reb) offered contributions in the frontcourt. Murcie competed throughout and never trailed by more than the final margin.

Trent Forrest Controls the Game for Baskonia

The decisive factor, however, was Trent Forrest‘s orchestration of Baskonia’s offense. In 22.7 minutes, Forrest compiled 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists — numbers that don’t fully capture his impact on the game’s rhythm. He was the connective tissue that kept Baskonia operating with fluidity and purpose, making the right reads at the right moments and enabling his teammates to attack in rhythm. His presence allowed Baskonia to avoid the single-source isolation offense that Murcie was forced into, instead creating a dynamic where every possession felt like it could come from multiple directions.

With Forrest managing the pace and distributing touches, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (25 pts in 25 min) and Kobi Simmons (21 pts) found clean looks off movement. The bench contributed as well — Eugene Omoruyi with 10 points and Jesse David Edwards with 7 points and 5 rebounds — but they thrived because Forrest had already established an offensive framework that allowed everyone to play freely. That’s the quiet value of elite guard play: it doesn’t just produce for the guard himself, but elevates everyone around him.

The final margin of 7 points reflects a competitive game that could have gone either way. De Julius kept Murcie in the fight almost single-handedly, but on this night, Forrest’s control of the game proved to be the decisive factor in Baskonia’s ability to execute down the stretch.