By Alex Molina / info@eurohoops.net
Unicaja Málaga and Real Madrid will open the Copa del Rey, and today they played a league game that made it more than clear that their upcoming matchup in Valencia will be spectacular.
Los Blancos secured a 92–96 win at the Martín Carpena after completing an impressive comeback. Even though they were 17 points behind at halftime (56–39), Scariolo’s side earned their sixth consecutive victory in the competition.
Mario Hezonja, with 26 points, was the standout player of the game.
Emir Sulejmanovic led the home team with 18 points, but his performance was overshadowed by two crucial missed free throws in the final minute.
Sunday was a perfect day for the EuroLeague teams, as Baskonia defeated Bilbao (69–76) and Barça did the same against Manresa (97–60).
Liga Endesa Round 20
Casademont Zaragoza – Asisa Joventut 67-79
Coviran Granada – Dreamland Gran Canaria 83-90
La Laguna Tenerife – Río Breogán 90-81
UCAM Murcia – San Pablo Burgos 101-82
Hiopos Lleida – Bàsquet Girona 81-93
Morabanc Andorra – Valencia Basket 75-107
Barça – BAXI Manresa 97-60
Surne Bilbao – Kosner Baskonia 69-76
Unicaja de Málaga – Real Madrd 92-96
STANDINGS: Real Madrid (18-2), Valencia Basket (15-5), Barça (14-6), UCAM Murcia (14-6)…