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Baskonia defeated Palencia by 101:94 in the Liga Endesa Round 31, and Markus Howard was spectacular.
Although Palencia surprisingly led by nine points at halftime, Dusko Ivanovic’s team stabilized in the second half, and on the wings of Markus Howard’s 36 points, including eight made three-pointers, they secured a crucial win in the playoff race.
In addition to Howard, Tadas Sedekerskis had 23 points and 11 rebounds, while for the losing side, Pasecniks contributed 20 points.
With this loss Palencia remains at the bottom of the table with a record of 5-26, while Baskonia now occupies the eighth position with a record of 17-14.
In the derby of the round, Gran Canaria defeated Joventut at home by 97:79. They were led to win by John Shurna with 27 points and eight rebounds, while the Croatian duo led the guests – Ante Tomic had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Michael Ruzic contributed 13 points.
Gran Canaria is now fourth with a record of 20-11, while Joventut is further away from the playoffs, currently tenth with a record of 15-16.