The first good news for Xavi Pascual: the Instant Replay of ARA

BarcelonaAfter 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.

Baxi Manresa reduces its anxiety

Baxi Manresa took advantage of Asisa Joventut thinking about Wednesday's decisive European match to take the victory in the Catalan duel (87-77). Ferran Bassas's three-pointers were decisive in an equalized final stretch. "Victories, and how they are achieved, reduce anxiety. We defended very well and that is key," acknowledged Diego Ocampo. "The game felt long, but we were in with chances until the end," valued Dani Miret.

A more needy opponent stops Hipos Lleida

Hiopos Lleida, which continues without moving away from the relegation positions, had no options on the court of Casademont Zaragoza (107-91). The 12 lost balls and the problems controlling the rebound were a burden for the Catalan team. Devin Robinson scored 27 points in 26 minutes thanks to great effectiveness in two-point shots. "We tried everything, but they were more consistent," lamented Gerard Encuentra.Bàsquet Girona, a touch from the comeback

Bàsquet Girona came very close to completing a great comeback on the court of La Laguna Tenerife (97-94). The Catalan team recovered from a 12-point deficit, but Mindaugas Susinskas missed the three-pointer that would have sent the game into overtime. "I don't feel like we lost the game, but rather that the opponent beat us. I am sad about the result, but the team deserves recognition for the effort," explained Moncho Fernández.