Barça learns the lesson in time

BarcelonaErased ghosts. Barça did not falter on UCAM Murcia's court (76-100) and will play in the Endesa League semifinals against a surprising La Laguna Tenerife, which left Real Madrid with a surprised look. Precision from the three-point line boosted the scoring of a Barça team that had learned its lesson. Will Clyburn (23 points) and Nico Laprovittola (14 points) scored 8 of the 12 three-pointers made by the Culer team. "We played a good game with concentration," said Xavi Pascual.

UCAM Murcia tried to repeat Thursday's feat, but the absence of David DeJulius was decisive. The team coached by Sito Alonso played in white out of superstition. Nevertheless, their defense could not surprise Barça for the second time in three days.Barça had an almost perfect first half. The Blaugrana team played with fluidity in attack, which allowed them to score 52 points in the first 20 minutes. The only difficulties came during a stretch of the second quarter when Devontae Cacok scored 12 points in just 4 minutes, but Xavi Pascual adjusted the defense well and the Catalan team went into halftime with a 16-point lead (36-52).Clyburn and Laprovittola made the five three-pointers they attempted during a third quarter in which the visiting team's lead grew to 21 points (49-70). Barça reached the last ten minutes with the upper hand (61-79). Sito Alonso got a technical foul in an attempt to make UCAM Murcia react, but the Catalan team did not get sidetracked. When the difference reached 25 points (64-89), the visitors considered the game over and Xavi Pascual took the opportunity to rest his key players.

White nape

Real Madrid lost against La Laguna Tenerife (95-107) and was surprisingly eliminated in the quarterfinals (1-2). The white team squandered a five-point lead against a rival who gained strength in the last period.Florentino Pérez witnessed the drama live at the Movistar Arena. Despite having the largest budget in the Liga Endesa, the team coached by Sergio Scariolo has ended the season without winning any titles. "They played a great game with experience and clarity. They didn't lose their composure and played better. Since we had to change the team due to injuries, we've lost our balance. We didn't lack the will, but we did lack composure," analyzed the coach, who does not intend to resign.Patty Mills, Marcelinho Huertas and Kevin Yebo led the islanders' triumph. "I am ecstatic because we have had an incredible playoff. We will play the semifinals for the second consecutive year. We have played with faith and without pressure," explained Txus Vidorreta, coach of Madrid's executioner.Kosner Baskonia and Asisa Joventut will compete this Sunday (7 p.m., DAZN) for the last spot in the quarterfinals of the Endesa League. The tie heated up on Friday, after Rodions Kurucs assaulted Guillem Vives and Paolo Galbiati complained about the refereeing. "If the game is tied, they will feel they have the obligation to win. We will be there to try to win, and we will want it with the same desire as them or even more. We have to be good at the end and we will try to win," said Ludde Hakanson.