Unicaja won a nail-biting game at Barris Nord, narrowly defeating a combative Hiopos Lleida (88-89). The team, who led by 15 points, had to withstand a strong second-half comeback from the home side to secure an important victory on a difficult court. Olek Balcerowski was key to the win (19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 26 PIR).
Javi Pérez de los Reyes' team secured their eighth victory of the season in a high-octane match that remained too close to call until the final quarter, when the Malaga side imposed their rhythm to defeat Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle (83-79). Captain Elena Moreno shone at the Martín Urbano with 14 points, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 22.
Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre was unable to maintain the level shown the previous day and lost in Badalona to a more solid and consistent Joventut, who broke the game open before halftime and managed to contain every attempt at a comeback by Málaga to win decisively (84-67).
A brave and competitive Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre came close to victory at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper against Barça Atlètic, in a very evenly matched game marked by a delayed start due to a malfunctioning buzzer, an action that left Arturas Butajevas bleeding, and a controversial final block that denied victory to the Malaga team (62-61).
Unicaja Mijas returns to competition two weeks later, playing at home this Saturday (5:30 p.m., broadcast on ⇒Canal FEB) against Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle. The Malaga team will be looking for revenge after losing to Melilla in the II Memorial Javier Imbroda tournament in September. Los Guindos will once again be key for a team that is boosted by its victory against Recoletas Zamora, and the fans will be the sixth player on the court. Buy your ticket HERE.
