A grotesque suspension raises alarms in Badalona: ARA's Instant Replay

BadalonaFive 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, a hospital that maintains good humor

A Barça that aims to secure home-court advantage in the play-offs overcame a Dreamland Gran Canaria fighting to avoid relegation at the Palau Blaugrana (91-69). The absences of Will Clyburn, Jan Vesely, Tomás Satoransky, and Nico Laprovittola were not a problem for a team that maintains a good mood. The island rival, transformed since Néstor García's arrival on the bench, sought to bother a very concentrated Catalan team.

Baxi Manresa disguises itself as Panathinaikòs

Baxi Manresa is not Panathinaikòs, but they were also able to overcome Valencia Basket (104-102). The bagenc team recovered from an eleven-point deficit. Retin Obasohan, who scored 30 points, had a magnificent game. "He played very well," acknowledged Pedro Martínez. "He is a player with great pride. The team's effort has been impressive. It is one of the best games we have seen at Nou Congost," said Diego Ocampo.

Avalanche of three-pointers and energy at Fontajau

Básquet Girona took advantage of a memorable first half to overcome Casademont Zaragoza (90-81) and secure their 13th victory in the Liga Endesa. Moncho Fernández's team scored 12 of their 18 three-pointers in the first 20 minutes. Hiopos Lleida, on the other hand, suffered a worrying defeat against Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos (99-91). The last quarter was a heavy burden for the visitors, who let the basket average slip away.