Txus Vidorreta scores against Barça: the ARA Instant Replay

BarcelonaA few days after eliminating Barça in the Copa del Rey, La Laguna Tenerife beat the Blaugrana team again (92-95). Jabari Parker missed the triple that would have sent the game to overtime. The Catalan team blamed the four absences against a very experienced rival. "We have read their defence changes very well and that has generated many doubts," explained Vidorreta. "The team competes and that is the way to go," said Joan Peñarroya.

From Australia to Lleida without losing aim

Hiopos Lleida found victory again against Casademont Zaragoza (97-91). James Batemon, who was only playing his second game with the Catalan team, was decisive with 22 points and good shooting percentages. The player, who scored 51 points when he played in the Australian league, has adapted very quickly to the Endesa League.

The New Congost survives in Heurtel

Baxi Manresa beat Leyma Coruña (104-89) and now have 13 victories in the Endesa League. Thomas Heurtel added 19 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, but sent Retin Obasohan to the hospital with a broken nose. "We have accepted the problems without complaining. Each one has had to do something more," explained Diego Ocampo, who overcame the absences of Bodian Massa and Armel Traoré with imagination, reinventing Musa Sagnia's position.

Girona breathes a sigh of relief

Bàsquet Girona won the Catalan duel on Saturday against Joventut (83-76) and left the relegation positions. The local team took advantage of its dominance on the rebound. "We are convinced that with this energy and this desire we will achieve permanence," said Moncho Fernández. "We have room for improvement and we must be prepared to compete against rivals who push us to the limit," analyzed Dani Miret.