Unicaja extended Baskonia’s crisis in a highly anticipated match of the sixth round of the Liga Endesa, securing a 93-84 win on the road.
The visitors had a fantastic start to the game, taking a 9-0 lead. Baskonia managed to catch up by the end of the first quarter, closing the gap to six points. By halftime, they were up 43-40, but the score was tied at 44-44 after 20 minutes of play.
Unicaja created an 18-point lead with an 18-0 run in the third quarter. Baskonia didn’t give up and tried to make a comeback, but they couldn’t succeed, resulting in another loss.
Tyson Carter led his team to victory with 23 points, while Markus Howard was the top performer on the opposing side with 22 points.
Valencia continued their strong performances, defeating Manresa 84-79. Kassius Robertson contributed 16 points, with Brandon Davies leading the way with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Brandon Taylor was the top performer for the losing side with 21 points.
Granada defended their home court effectively, securing a 78-70 win over Zaragoza. Joe Thomasson finished the game with 25 points, while Jahlil Okafor scored 17 points for the opposing team.