Unicaja and Murcia will play in the all-Spanish semifinal of the FIBA Champions League after defeating their opponents in the quarterfinals.
The first team of the Endesa League had difficulties breaking Promitheas’ resistance, especially in the third quarter. After a tough battle in the first half, Malaga’s team defensively broke Promitheas’ resistance. They then calmly closed out the game in the final quarter and celebrated a 90-83 victory.
Tyler Kalinoski scored 23 points for Unicaja, and credit goes to him for Unicaja’s trip to Belgrade. David Kravish also shined with 15 points. On the other side, Hunter Hale scored 31 points, and Juan Echenique contributed with 16 points.
Murcia waited six years to return to this stage of the competition, and they finally made it. From the start, Sito Alonso’s team dominated and imposed their rhythm, especially through Marko Todorovic, who shined. There weren’t many problems in this match, and they celebrated a 85-72 victory.
The mentioned Montenegrin player scored 17 points, followed by Dustin Sleva with 15 points. Desure Buie scored 15 points on the other side, and Eddie Edigin added 13 points.