Xavi Pascual solves Joan Peñarroya's biggest headache: the ARA Instant Replay

BarcelonaBarça had no trouble against Coviran Granada and secured their third home win of the week (108-71). Since returning to the Palau Blaugrana, Xavi Pascual has transformed one of Joan Peñarroya's biggest headaches (the players' motivation to compete in the Liga Endesa) into one of his strengths. Regular role players like Myles Cale, Miles Norris, and Youssoupha Fall played key roles.

Bàsquet Girona, lacking accuracy

Baloncesto Girona couldn't pull off an upset against a red-hot Kosner Baskonia in the Liga Endesa (85-96). The Basque team, who capitalized on offensive rebounds when victory was at stake, proved more decisive in the final stretch of an exciting game. The contributions of Otis Livingston (16 points) and Mark Hughes (13) weren't enough against an opponent that racked up 29 points in the last ten minutes. The home team's three-point shooting percentage was simply too low.

Tomic surpasses Granger Hall's legacy

With two games remaining in the first half of the season, Joventut secured their place in the Copa del Rey with a 98-95 victory over Recoletas Salud San Pablo Burgos. The game, which lasted two and a half hours, wasn't decided until the final seconds. Dani Miret was ejected. Ante Tomic, who tallied 24 points and 15 rebounds, surpassed Granger Hall to become the third-highest rated player in the league's history. Cameron Hunt added 35 points.

Gerard Encuentra, both brilliant and witty

Hiopos Lleida overcame a 12-point deficit on the road against La Laguna Tenerife (87-94). The second half for the Lleida team was memorable. After Txus Vidorreta sent Gerard Encuentra to bed last year, the Catalan coach got his revenge. "I'll sleep well tonight," he joked. Baxi Manresa secured an important victory against Río Breogán (104-99). "We experienced a rollercoaster of emotions," said Diego Ocampo.