The American point guard David DeJulius proved to be the defining figure of UCAM Murcia, scoring 23 points in a game in which the Murcia team managed to defeat Coviran Granada with a final score of 14-24 in the last quarter. According to Europa Press, this result allows UCAM to temporarily take first place in the Endesa League and temporarily displace Real Madrid, who have to play their corresponding game that day. This battle for the lead is heating up on a day when several teams are breaking records and trying to improve their position in the league standings.
According to Europa Press, Baskonia also distinguished itself that day by comfortably defeating Recoleta’s Salud San Pablo Burgos, winning 89-77 at the Fernando Buesa Arena. The team from Vitoria gained a quick lead at the start (16-4), a situation that allowed them to control the pace of the game against an opponent that did not respond offensively. Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot led Baskonia’s offense with 22 points and collected 28 rating credits. The result gives Baskonia a record of 6:5 and, according to Europa Press, positions itself in the fight for the playoff places. For its part, San Pablo Burgos remains at the bottom of the table with just one win in 12 games.
In the middle zone of the table, Casademont Zaragoza hosted BAXI Manresa in a direct duel that ended with an away win of 83-95. The Manresans, led by Diego Ocampo, consolidated their victory especially in the minutes before halftime when they opened the gap (28-34). Although Zaragoza tried to come back in the third quarter, Manresa pulled away again at the end of the game. Pierre Oriola added 21 points and collected 24 scoring points, which was crucial to the victory, as detailed by Europa Press. With this result, Manresa reaches a record of 5-7, while Zaragoza remains at 4-7, bringing them level with other teams in the middle of the table in victories.
Real Madrid still have to face Unicaja de Málaga in a crucial event to return to first place and overcome the pressure that UCAM Murcia is currently exerting at the top. This context poses an additional challenge for the White team, considering that the difference at the top of the table is minimal and every victory is crucial.
Saturday’s tournament ended with Joventut Badalona’s 83:75 victory over Río Breogán. Joventut regained the lead in the fourth quarter after losing a 10-point lead in the third quarter. Ludde Hakanson took center stage in the final minutes and, alongside Simon Birgander, Ante Tomic and Cameron Hunt, led a collective attack that secured victory. This result allows “Penya” to bring his record to 8-4 and consolidate his position at the top, while Breogán drops to 5-7, as Europa Press reports.
As for the lower part of the standings, San Pablo Burgos and Coviran Granada face negative periods that complicate their chances of staying. Burgos has just one win in 12 games and is in last place, while Granada has suffered six consecutive defeats and remains in the relegation zone, according to a Europa Press release.
The 12th matchday of the Endesa League showed different competition scenarios between the teams. While the leaders try to secure their privileged position, other teams try to move away from the risk zone or get closer to the playoff places. The results achieved on this date provide trends but leave open the possibility that the table could change until Sunday’s games develop.
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