Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre secured an important road victory by defeating Amara Lleida 67–78 at the Espai Fruita Barris Nord. The team from Málaga managed to overcome a slow start and capitalize on their strong stretches to take control of the game. A strong comeback in the third quarter and outstanding defense down the stretch ultimately propelled Mikel Ereño’s team to victory.
Unicaja Mijas dominated SPAR Gran Canaria for much of the game, securing their first win at Los Guindos heading into the FIBA window. Javi Pérez de los Reyes’s team struggled to score in the fourth quarter due to the islanders’ 1-3-1 defense, but Parra’s performance and the lead they’d built up proved enough
Unicaja head coach Txus Vidorreta analyzes the team’s next opponent, Casademont Zaragoza, whom they will face this coming Sunday at the Príncipe Felipe (5:00 p.m., broadcasted live by DAZN, Movistar Plus+, and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio from El Quinto Quarto). The coach discusses Kevin Knox’s integration into the team, warns of the danger posed by tomorrow’s opponent, and praises his counterpart on the bench, Gonzalo García de Vitoria, who served as Vidorreta’s assistant coach years ago.
Unicaja travels to the Aragonese capital this weekend, where it will face Casademont Zaragoza this coming Sunday (5:00 p.m., broadcasted live by DAZN, Movistar Plus+, and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio from El Quinto Quarto). The team will take on an opponent that’s in good form on a challenging court.
Power forward Kevin Knox was introduced on Thursday as Unicaja’s newest player. The 2.03-meter, 27-year-old American big man highlighted his desire to be part of the project in his first experience playing abroad and emphasized the strengths of his game that will help the team.
