Due to technical problems at the Palau Olímpic in Badalona, the game between Asisa Joventut and Unicaja was suspended after being played until halftime, which ended with the score 53-33 in favor of the home team.
Unicaja Mijas fell short in their visit to the Pavelló Virolai in the first leg of the playoff quarterfinals (64-59). Javi Pérez de los Reyes’s team was unable to take the first round of the promotion phase after a game with no clear dominant team and constant back-and-forth scoring. As a result, the Malaga team must win by more than five points at Martín Urbano next Sunday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. to eliminate MCR Lima-Horta Barcelona.
Unicaja travels to Badalona to face Asisa Joventut this Saturday, May 2nd (6:00 PM, broadcasted by DAZN, Movistar's #Vamos -channel 8-, and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio, live from Le Grand Café Centro). The team will play at the Olímpic Arena just days before returning to the same venue for the BCL Final Four, and will face Joventut in their 100th meeting.
Unicaja Mijas kicks off the Women's Challenge League playoffs this Saturday with a tough road trip to the Virolai Arena. The Malaga-based team will face MCR Lima-Horta Barcelona (6:30 p.m., broadcast on ⇒Canal FEB) in the first leg of the quarterfinals, a matchup that pits two of the hottest teams of the season’s final stretch against each other.
Unicaja suffered a narrow 100-101 overtime loss to Dreamland Gran Canaria. In a game with numerous lead changes, the team couldn't contain the Canary Islanders' scoring down the stretch, forcing overtime. After several lead changes, Unicaja briefly held the lead with just two-tenths of a second remaining. However, a foul called on Carlos Alocén allowed him two free throws, sealing the victory for the visitors, meanwhile Unicaja were unable to execute their final possession. Kendrick Perry led the way for the home side with 20 points, 5 assists, and a 24 PIR.
