By Eurohoops / info@eurohoops.net
UCAM Murcia are making it clear they are not just passing through this season. Led by a superb performance from Cacok, who finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, the Murcia side claimed an emphatic 106–95 road victory over Río Breogán. For the Galician side, not even Brankovic’s double-double (20 points and 8 rebounds) was enough to halt Murcia’s offensive momentum, with Cacok once again proving decisive.
At home in Málaga, Unicaja returned to winning ways thanks to a brilliant final quarter (31–16) that settled the contest against Morabanc Andorra. The hosts controlled the decisive moments of the game and closed out a solid 91–79 victory, underlining their strength on home court and their ability to step up when it matters most.
San Pablo Burgos took a vital step in their fight for survival with a 96–88 win over La Laguna Tenerife. The victory allows the homte to continue building momentum and move to a 4–15 record, while Tenerife remain on 11–8 and will be looking to regroup after a setback in Burgos.
Surne Bilbao Basket are riding a wave of confidence. The “men in black” claimed their sixth consecutive victory after edging past Casademont Zaragoza 84–82 in a tense finish. Zaragoza had possession with a chance to tie the game, but a confused final play prevented them from even getting a shot off.
Liga Endesa Round 19
San Pablo Burgos – La Laguna Tenerife 96-88
Unicaja de Málaga – Morabanc Andorra 91-79
Río Breogán – UCAM Murcia 95-106
Hiopos Lleida – BAXI Manresa (08/02)
Joventut Badalona – Valencia Basket (08/02)
Real Madrid – Coviran Granada (08/02)
Barça – Basket Girona (08/02)