The best posthumous tribute to a beloved Barça fan: the ARA Instant Replay

BarcelonaSixteen 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.

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 deactivate one of the toughest rivals in the Liga Endesa. The difference in accuracy in outside 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 horrific defense punishes Baxi Manresa

Baxi Manresa could not secure victory on the court of a MoraBanc Andorra with urgency (104-94). The good work of Artem Pustovyi, Shannon Evans, and Sir'Jabari Rice was too great a burden for the bagenc team. We cannot win if we allow almost 30 points in the first three quarters, we have defended the basket horribly", lamented Diego Ocampo, who had the absences of Eli Brooks and Hugo Benítez.

Permanence, within reach

The Hiopos Lleida achieved a victory that is worth its weight in gold against Surne Bilbao at Barris Nord (90-61) and is now close to remaining in the Liga Endesa. The game was tight until the last five minutes, where the locals' strategy was more effective. "The victory does not give us permanence yet. We have to keep working hard until it is mathematical," warned Gerard Encuentra.

*Asisa Joventut does not play again until Wednesday, when they will visit La Laguna Tenerife.