As Xavi Pascual predicted, Barça is doing well heading into the final stretch. The Blaugrana team secured a victory on MoraBanc Andorra's court and will reach the last game with options to finish in third place (95-100). Kevin Punter sent the game into overtime with a three-pointer and had a decisive performance in the extra period. The Culer squad welcomed back Nico Laprovittola and Jan Vesely, but Youss Fall injured his right ankle. Despite the loss, the Andorrans secured their permanence.

Asisa Joventut did not hesitate against Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos, who already had permanence secured and added their fourth consecutive victory (86-79). Yannis Morin scored 7 points and drew five personal fouls on a day when the Olympic Palace called for Guillem Vives' renewal. "It wasn't our best game, but we're on a good streak and no opponent wants to play against us," explained Ludde Hakanson.

Tired of Barça's breaches of contract and tempted by a great offer from Dubai Basketball, Xavi Pascual has decided to pay his release clause of 300,000 euros and leave the blaugrana club. "I am only focused on the team. If there is anything to say, we will talk at the end of the season. I cannot control the rumors that come out, many things are being said," explained Xavi Pascual after Sunday's game.

Barça did not get entangled by a much improved Coviran Granada (98-101). The bottom of the Liga Endesa, who could not avoid relegation, forced the Blaugrana team to play with concentration until the end. Xavi Pascual could not count on Tomás Satoransky, Will Clyburn or Jan Vesely, who on Tuesday announced he will retire at the end of the season. The local fans bid farewell to their players in tears.

Sixteen years after touching the sky with the Paris Euroleague, a Barça accurate in outside shooting and far superior near the basket had no difficulty in overcoming Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos (91-76). The difference in rebounds was decisive on a day when Xavi Pascual's team played very focused against an opponent distressed by their classification. The Palau Blaugrana observed a minute of silence in memory of Piculín Ortiz, a Barça player who left a very big mark in a very short period of time.

Five days before hosting the final four of the Basketball Champions League, the Palau Olímpic saw how the second half of the match between Asisa Joventut and Unicaja could not be played due to a technical problem with the scoreboard. The match was delayed by more than 20 minutes and could not be resumed after halftime (53-33), which caused an absurd situation. Mayor Xavier García Albiol fueled conspiracy theories.

Barça reacted to the European elimination with a victory on the court of Kosner Baskonia (92-95). Despite the evident physical and emotional wear, the blaugrana team got through a very difficult match. Trent Forrest missed the triple that would have sent the game into overtime. "It is an important victory that comes on a very difficult day," stated Xavi Pascual, who emphasized the prominence of his inside players. The culé team proved strong on a court where only Valencia Basket had won before.

Barça lost on the court of a sensational Hiopos Lleida (90-80). Oriol Paulí, who trained at the blaugrana club, became the executioner of the culé team, which wasted an 8-point difference at Barris Nord. The forward scored 27 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Catalan, who arrived at La Masia when he was only 12 years old, has worn the Barça jersey in all possible categories, from youth to the Liga Endesa.

After two European defeats last week, Barça returned to winning ways against Surne Bilbao (90-61). Without success from the three-point line and wasting many free throws, the Basque team was unable to compete at the Palau Blaugrana. Xavi Pascual reached victories in the ACB with a win percentage of 77.3%, the best of all. Before the coach from Gavà, a total of ten coaches had achieved the record.

A Barça with many adversities did not fail on the court of Casademont Zaragoza (86-92), where they had lost in their last four visits. Xavi Pascual had the absences of Tomás Satoransky and Jan Vesely and rested Will Clyburn. Juani Marcos, the only pure point guard, added 9 points and 4 assists. The home team could not avoid their eleventh defeat in the last twelve games. "We are as we are. The difficulty is very great, but we want to take steps forward," acknowledged Xavi Pascual.

Barça overcame Unicaja and avoided a third consecutive defeat in the Endesa League (97-91). The Catalan team squandered an 18-point lead, but knew how to react in time. Jan Vesely had a key impact in the decisive minutes. The 35-year-old Czech center scored 10 points with two three-pointers in the last period. "Every year I try to improve and now I'm feeling comfortable with three-point shots," he said. "We held on for 15 minutes at a good level, but then we diluted and survived as best we could. The wear and tear from Friday was very great," admitted Xavi Pascual.

Barça overcame Unicaja and avoided a third consecutive defeat in the Liga Endesa (97-91). The Catalan team squandered an 18-point lead, but knew how to react in time. Jan Vesely had a key impact in the decisive minutes. The 35-year-old Czech center scored 10 points with two three-pointers in the final period. "Every year I try to improve and now I'm feeling comfortable with three-point shots," he said. "We held on for 15 minutes at a good level, but then we diluted and survived as best we could. Friday's wear and tear was very significant," admitted Xavi Pascual.

Asisa Joventut, making a strong impression, deepened Barça's crisis with a victory at the Palau Olímpic (84-72). Joventut made the difference thanks to a dominant inside game and Ricky Rubio, who tallied 17 points, drew 7 fouls, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists. "We did things very well and played with patience, a good mentality, and a lot of concentration," said Dani Miret. "We're very fragile and we can't seem to turn things around. We're mentally very low and we don't know how to get back on track," said Xavi Pascual. A total of 12,179 spectators watched the game live.

Assisa Joventut deciphered Coviran Granada's strategy in time (109-73). Joventut trailed by as many as 15 points, but a 35-6 run in just eight minutes turned the game around. Jabari Parker, who connected well with the Joventut fans, opened his account with 13 points. "I'm thrilled," he confessed. Henri Drell added 20 points in 22 minutes. The game was briefly paused due to a power outage.

Barça cruised past Baxi Manresa (97-60). Without Kevin Punter and the Czechs Jan Vesely and Tomás Satoransky, the Blaugrana team relied on youth to energize the Palau Blaugrana crowd. Serbian Nikola Kusturica (16 years, 9 months, and 15 days) became the youngest player to score a basket. The Serbian finished with 7 points and 6 rebounds in 15:51 minutes of play. Sayon Keita and Daniel González also saw playing time.

Barça overcame a strong Bàsquet Girona side that competed until the very end (97-92). The Blaugrana, who made 11 of their 16 three-point attempts in the first half, snapped a two-game losing streak in the Liga Endesa. Darío Brizuela (5), Will Clyburn (5), and Miles Cale (4) combined for 14 three-pointers. "With so many players out, we were a bit short-handed towards the end of the game," admitted Xavi Pascual.

Barça squandered a 16-point lead and, for the second time this season, lost to UCAM Murcia (84-83). Kevin Punter and Jan Veselý missed two shots on Barça's final possession. "In the last quarter, we missed five free throws, two layups, and a game-winning shot. We missed relatively easy opportunities," lamented Xavi Pascual. The Catalan team suffered its third consecutive defeat.

Two moments of brilliance from Marcelinho Huertas in the final minute secured a victory for La Laguna Tenerife at the Palau Blaugrana, ending Barça's ten-game winning streak (82-89). The 42-year-old point guard proved decisive, and the Catalan side suffered their first defeat in the Liga Endesa since November 9th, when Joan Peñarroya was still at the helm. "We lacked composure in the final stretch," admitted Xavi Pascual.

Barça overcame an eleven-point deficit on the road against Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos (79-80). Turnovers and rebounding problems hampered the Blaugrana, who rallied in the second half. Nico Laprovittola scored the decisive basket with six seconds remaining on a day when Kevin Punter missed all ten of his shots. "During the first half, we were still mentally in Madrid," said Xavi Pascual.

Barça had no trouble against Coviran Granada and secured their third home win of the week (108-71). Since returning to the Palau Blaugrana, Xavi Pascual has transformed one of Joan Peñarroya's biggest headaches (the players' motivation to compete in the Liga Endesa) into one of his strengths. Regular role players like Myles Cale, Miles Norris, and Youssoupha Fall played key roles.