MADRID, 8 May. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Real Madrid had a tight match on their visit to Monbus Obradoiro this Sunday (88-89), on matchday 32 of the Endesa League that mathematically assures them second place for the ‘playoffs’, where they won to also be head of Joventut series, and Gran Canaria to be eighth.
Pablo Laso’s team found themselves up against a rival who was risking it and gave it their all, but is still waiting for two finals to achieve permanence. With six seconds to go, ‘Obra’ led the whites by one, but Llull scored the run and a shot for the basket that Abalde turned into an assist.
Madrid celebrated at the horn in Fontes do Sar a one-on-one victory with Llull (21 points), Hanga and Poirier (12 points and 8 rebounds) as the most outstanding, in addition to a definitive Abalde. Barça confirmed its first place on Saturday and now Madrid second, with 25 and 23 wins. With 21, Joventut is third, tied with Valencia Basket, at the expense of UCAM Murcia (71-83).
The Murcians, who came from a repairing victory against Obradoiro, gave in again to see themselves one victory away from the ‘Top 8’. An imperial Tomic, with 27 points and 6 rebounds) was decisive. Meanwhile, Gran Canaria placed eighth with a great performance against Valencia Basket (89-83). John Shurna (29 points) and Khalifa Diop (13) were the best in the yellow pavilion.
In addition, Hereda San Pablo Burgos added the tenth victory, to see himself out of relegation after three consecutive defeats, against Unicaja (89-74). Clemmons was the best of a Burgos team with faith.
–RESULTS OF DAY 32.
-Saturday.
BITCI BASKONIA – CASADEMONT ZARAGOZA 91-59.
MORABANC ANDORRA – URBAS FUENLABRADA 92-84.
RÍO BREOGÁN – BARÇA 72-74.
-Domingo.