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Barça remembers 'Piculín' Ortiz with a victory against Recoletas San Pablo Burgos
BarcelonaSixteen years after touching the sky with the Euroleague in Paris, a Barça team that was accurate in outside shooting and much superior near the basket had no difficulty in overcoming Recoletas San Pablo Burgos (91-76). The difference in rebounds was decisive on a day when Xavi Pascual's team played with great concentration against a rival burdened by their league position. 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.
The son of a CBS legend is not enough
Bàsquet Girona could not pull off a surprise on UCAM Murcia's court (86-75). A hopeful start did not continue. The good form of Otis Livingston, son of the mythical CBS reporter, was not enough to neutralize one of the toughest rivals in the Liga Endesa. The difference in accuracy in exterior shooting prevented the visiting team from reaching the decisive stretch with chances of victory. Baxi Manresa and Hiopos Lleida play this Sunday against MoraBanc Andorra and Surne Bilbao, respectively.
A stay and a European ticket
Buoyed by the victory against Valencia Basket, Baxi Manresa has the opportunity to certify their permanence in the Liga Endesa this Sunday on the court of MoraBanc Andorra and improve positions thinking about their participation in a European competition. Diego Ocampo will have the absences of Eli Brooks and Hugo Benítez. "The match is a real challenge for us," warns the coach, who hopes to be able to count on Agustín Ubal and Louis Olinde.
No calculations in Lleida
Hiopos Lleida receives Surne Bilbao at Barris Nord. “The key will be that it shows that we have more desire than them to win and to fight for any loose ball or rebound and to defend with great intensity,” analyzes Gerard Encuentra. The coach does not yet want to make calculations about the team's permanence. "What it's about is adding, trying to win games, and right now we are only thinking about Bilbao,” warns the coach of the Ilerdense team.
*Asisa Joventut does not play again until Wednesday, when they will visit La Laguna Tenerife.