Unexpected solution in the Madrid hangover: the ARA's Instant Replay

BarcelonaBarça overcame an eleven-point deficit on the road against Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos (79-80). Turnovers and rebounding problems hampered the Blaugrana, who rallied in the second half. Nico Laprovittola scored the decisive basket with six seconds remaining on a day when Kevin Punter missed all 10 of his shots. "During the first half, we were still mentally in Madrid," said Xavi Pascual.

Girona Basketball learns to win away from home

Bàsquet Girona defeated Joventut Badalona, securing their second consecutive away victory (71-74). Moncho Fernández, who emphasized the team's collective play, implemented his game plan. Twenty turnovers and a poor three-point shooting percentage (14%) hampered Joventut, whose response came too late. Ricky Rubio missed the three-pointer that would have forced overtime.

The Lleida Lakers

Hiopos Lleida defeated Dreamland Gran Canaria (50-68) and secured their third victory in the last four games. The Catalan team capitalized on the crisis of their island rivals, who are currently experiencing a delicate economic and sporting situation. Fans bid farewell to their team with whistles and waving handkerchiefs. "It's a very valuable victory, but we're neither the Lakers nor a First Division FEB team," Gerard Encuentra succinctly summarized.